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     ...Someone once told me the trick when it comes to buying a radio... "First, go find the one you like and can afford easily, Next, put it
back on the shelf and buy the next better setup that is slightly painful to buy..."  This is probably the best advice for anyone looking to buy
a radio they intend to have a LONG time.. After all, this is not by any means a small investment.  A long time ago while racing R/C cars,
I bought Futaba gear and ONLY futaba radios.  I have had good success with their products and customer service.  Now that I fly Helis, it
is not time to change my thinking with a machine that will be happy to cut you off at the knees.  I am flying the Futaba 9CHP these days.
This radio Rocks... Mine came with 4 9001 servos, R149DP receiver, transmitter strap and more switches than I know what to do with. 
The manual is helpful enough to get you started with easy scenarios that give examples of normal setups and it then suggests where you should
go next, nice!  Anything else I need to know about, I'll learn along the way! Check out some of the features this radio has below...
Page below from Futaba Web Site... also found here.... http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futj85.html
 

9CHP Computer System

The next step up in 9-channel programming ease

Futaba 9CAF Radio

More value for the dollar — more possibilities for the pilot!

Most pilots never thought they’d need everything a 9-channel can do. Now, they’ll find it hard to believe the 9Cs can do so much. Possibilities:

  • For all: Use Futaba’s unique Auxiliary Channel Screen to reassign control of any auxiliary channel function to a new switch, slider or knob — in a single step. Takes only seconds — and can also be used to eliminate an auxiliary function, and free up a channel for a custom mix.

     
  • For all: Fly with dual dates as usual — or enjoy triple rates simply by assigning the function to a 3-position switch.

     
  • For heli: Program a separate: 1) level of gyro sensitivity; 2) governor speed, and; 3) rate of servo travel for up to 4* conditions — and watch as the 9C automatically selects the right level/speed/rate when you change condition.
    * 5 conditions on gyro sensitivity.


 

All 9C Computer Systems Feature:


 

  • Rotary Dial/4-button Programming

     
  • 2 Proportional Slide Switch Controls

     
  • Assignable switches

     
  • All-electronic Trims w/Auto Memory

     
  • 128 x 64 Dot Graphics LCD

     
  • Servo Cycle & Bar Graph Display

     
  • Expanded Chart/Curve Graphics

     
  • Constant trim, voltage, name and timer display

     
  • 8-model Memory (CAMPac-expandable)

     
  • 8-character Model Naming

     
  • Model Copy (Data Transfer available w/optional CAMpac use)

     
  • Basic & Advanced Programming Menus

     
  • “Full Functionality” Trainer System

     
  • 3 Model Types

     
  • System Timer & 2 Count Up/Down Timers
  • Sanyo® Transmitter & Receiver NiCds
  • Dual-conversion Receivers

     
  • Compatibility with all Futaba FM and 1024 PCM Receivers

     
  • End Point Adjustment (EPA) on all channels

     
  • Dual or Triple Rates (ele/ail/rud)

     
  • Exponential (ele/ail/rud/thr)

     
  • Throttle Cut & Idle-down

     
  • Electronic Subtrim (all channels)

     
  • Fail Safe (all channels; PCM models only)

     
  • ATL Trim (on/off)

     
  • Length-/Tension-adjustable Sticks

     
  • Servo Reversing (all channels)

     
  • Power and transmission LEDs
    + Mixes 6 & 7 are plotted on a 5-point curve.
    ++ Mix #6 canbe plotted on 5-point curve.


 

9C Programmable Features:

— Virtually all functions assignable*

 

Airplanes
  • 7 User-programmable Mixes, plus...
  • Aileron Differential
  • Airbrake (w/delayed Elevator)†
  • Flaperon and Flap-Trim
  • Elevator Flap Mix
  • V-Tail & ELEVON
  • 4 Programmable Snap Rolls
  • Throttle-Needle Mixing
  • Twin Elevators Option
  • 2nd Channel Aileron Select †
Helicopters
  • 3 User-programmable Mixes, plus...
  • Governor Mixing (see above)
  • 5-point Throttle, Pitch & Revolution Curves
  • Hover-Throttle Mix and Hover-Pitch Mix
  • Trim Delay
  • 3 Idle-up Conditions
  • Throttle-Needle Mixing
  • Gyro Mixing (see above)
  • Offset Mixing (3-point on ele/ail/rud, plus delay.)
Sailplane
  • 7 User-programmable Mixes, plus...
  • Single/Dual Flap Servos
  • Flap-Aileron
  • Aileron-Flap
  • Elevator-Flap
  • Aileron Differential
  • Butterfly Mixing†
  • Start (Launch) Preset†
  • Speed Preset†

*Exceptions indicated by †


 

Futaba 9C Push Botton Dial
 

Running your thumb around the rim of the dial moves the cursor to highlight a menu, function or setting. Push the dial — and you select it.

Futaba 9C Slider Switches
 

Slider switches on both sides of the case can be used without taking your thumbs off the sticks or your eyes off the action — sound cues confirm servo center. These fully proportional, sliders are assignable to any switch/auxilary channel function.

Futaba 9C Trainer Cord
 

A right-angle bend in the 9C’s new-style trainer plug allows the rim around the RF module to protect it from port/plug damage.


 

Futaba 9C LCD Screen
 

The extra-large LCD screen makes all graphics easier to read, from servo travel to the 5-point curves for governor mixing and throttle.

Futaba 9C Optional CAMPac Module
 

With an optional CAMPac module, the 9C’s 8-model memory can be expanded to 14 models. DATA COPY quickly reproduces existing setups for customization