Thanks again for all the help! This group has been amazing!

I am still having issues with the programming cable, that was sent to me...
Clark says it is not HIS programming cable and I am to the point of if the cable is ok that the board must be bad and either selling the thing to someone that is willing to do all the wiring and purchase the IBU2.
If the cable is bad and the board is good, I will purchase the soldering gun, cables, jumpers, etc... to get this up and running.

I agree these boards are NOT PLUG AND PLAY, and it clearly states that.
But, I do not think this hobbie should be one that you have to pull your hair out, it should be one of fun!