@Scooter1 - You haven't said where you are - if you are in America, the rules are probably different.
BTW, he said, not meaning to be offensive, if you look at a World Globe, theres a lot of nothing from the East Coast of America until you find the UK and Ireland then there's a big bit to the East - that's where we keep Europe.
I live in Dunoon ,where the US's nuclear fleet was based in the 60s on the Holy Loch, and many servicemmen posted there then, who still return and are welcome, hadn't a clue where they were going until they arrived.
smok btw doesn't have the best reputation for either quality or long life - if you wish to change brands there's plenty folk on here will be willing and happy to point you towards better alternatives.
Best meantime and once again welcome aboard.