Just borrow a meter from a club member, sort of like pushing the easy button. I borrowed one from the fellow that taught me how to use them my first time. Good deal, free lessons and free loan of a meter. Then I bought a cheap laser type from Tower and used it for a few years then broke down and bought a couple of the Dubro meters. I use mine a lot depending on how many planes I build a year so having good meters makes my life a lot easier. I really like easy!!