Welcome to QLD. There's a few of us that hang around in here most of the time so you'll have plenty of company and good advice.
Where abouts on the south side are you. I like to keep an eye on the competition.
Hello DeeJai,
Great to see more people in Brisbane getting into this great hobby. If you need any help with your set up don't be afraid to ask.
Their are heaps of people hear with lots of now how and willing to help.
Good Luck with your first year.
Welcome to ACL DeeJai i hope you find the guys to be very helpful here. 16 channels is a good starting number for your first year but im sure you will get the bug and want many more channels for next year and im sure the guys here will help you along the way