Opinions on Airtronics M8

[TCorzett]

I'm looking for a new radio and have been looking at the Airtronics M8. People who have one what do you like/dislike about it? Other people, what have you heard about it? Any information you can give me is great! I'm using a really old AM Futaba, nothing wrong with it, but looking for something new :-)

-Todd

[Gokou]

I really like mine. It's balanced very well, it's very comfortable, has a ton of features, and it's very easy to use them. The display is very clear and easy to follow, unlike some of the Futabas. All the important buttons (trims, etc) are right near your fingers. The brake EPA adjustment is also handy, right at your thumb of the trigger finger. The starting position feature is nice; makes it easier to start the engine if it's hot. The only thing I don't like about it is battery life-- I usually only get 6 hours of life out of a set of alkalines. I'm probably going to get Nimh's soon. The other nice thing is the battery tray has a charge jack built into it; you can put AA rechargables in it, then slide the tray out of the transmitter and plug it in when it needs charging.