Welcome Gordon
I am a greener than green newbie and have found forum members very knowledgable and encouraging.
Currently anxiously counting down to attend a tag along tour in WA in May. Practising learning controls on mine "new" secondhand detector in backyard .
Will be in territory July for grandson's 2nd birthday.
Where abouts are you? Hopefully in a place with good fishing waters.
Again welcome
Cheers
Bob