I started mowing lawns when I was 11 to pay for the hobby. Get out there and work and it will come quicker. The easiest I have ever programmed is the 9C but it is spendy. Well worth the money though. Best radio I have ever used. I used to have up to 8 radios at one time. I now just use the 9CHP and a bunch of recievers. it is great.