erwabo, Gray Beard is one of the really good guys in the hobby. If you lived close to him, he would have you up and going in minutes. And the good part is: there are many, many others in this hobby who would also be willing and able to get you going quickly. Most are not as knowledgeable as Gene, but they could get you going anyway. Look up some of the people in the club near you and talk to them. I would be willing to bet big money that somebody would be there very quickly to help.