Thank you for all the suggestions. The qrp groups are what I have
been looking for. To one of the previous posters, I find that part of
research is asking questions and what better place than a group that
has experience in homebrew. I had done my research prior: google,
local vhf net, hf. I was wondering if there were more obscure groups
that deal with qrp and some people helped me out. I hope other hams
that are interested in getiing into the fundamentals of amateur radio
are not "welcomed" in the same way. As qrp is on the upswing of
popularity, more and more people interested in homebrewing will be
asking questions.

Thanks again for the help. One day I may be able to return the favor.