RE: Finger position on the controller
You can buy straps from Tower, Horizon, or the radio manufacturers but IMHO the prices are too high. Here's what I did. Go to a music store in your town that sells musical instruments. Look at saxophone straps. They are usually cheaper and better straps. You can also get them with very nice neck cushions as well!!! The strap I use cost all of $2.99, much better than the $9.99 that Tower wanted for one!!
Ken