Building my own caller

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Mongoose

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I would like to build my own, but really don't know where to start. I know that I need an MP3 player, and assume any of the cheap ones at wal mart will do. Also I am having a hard time to finding the Tandy for a decent price. Is the radio shack horn a good choice?

All help appreciated as to where to buy my parts for the cheapest price.

Thanks....
 
When I built my caller I used a cb radio extension speaker that I got on e-bay.The amp was purchased from Radio Shack.Look in the electronic call forum,everything you will need to know will be in there.
 
dont go cheap on the mp3 player it will sound bad, I used one and found that it had to much static, I used a higher end mp3 and had better sound quality but the wife got mad about me downloading screaming rabbit sounds on her mp3 LOL. As far as amps go I used a amp from manaska it is plug and play I used a speaker from western rivers also plugs right into the amp and there is a spot for secondary speaker on this amp, I used the nady wireless to make it remote operational, the amp was also rechargable I had to carry to many batteries for the mp3 and nady system.
 
Whatever brand MP3 player you end up with, recommend you get a flash-memory-based and not hard-drive model, for better low-temp battery performance and shake/bump/shock resistance.

Nowadays I use both my old Pogo Ripflash and an iPod Nano (1st gen). The Pogo is still pretty slick because it field records right to the device, but the iPod has an edge since it makes it so easy to rapidly scroll through all your tracks. I also find it never pops through the amp when switching sounds or turning it on/off as many other MP3 devices are prone to do (Ripflash included). Organizing and managing all your predator-calling sounds with iTunes and Playlists is a breeze. The number of accessories available for iPods is simply mind-boggling. On the con side for iPods is the battery is internal, and Appple figures you'll treat the device as disposable. (I made a USB fast charger for the iPod from a $20 kit, called the MintyBoost, charges it from two AA batteries in no time flat, or just use it for 3X longer runtime).

The Velleman K4001 7-watt mono amp is great because it'll run on a 10.8V 8-cell pack allowing you to share a battery with the Nady receiver. It happens to also have excellent frequency response. (the Velleman a simple electronics kit without an enclosure though; built boards are sometimes available through Hobbytron).

Coax cone speakers are the only thing I use because I call and photograph primarily cats, and need ultrasonic and near-ultrasonic mouse coaxer noises to get them to sneak in really really close. You just won't pass these frequencies without a tweeter.

LionHo
 
I look for my nady system, I bought it new and it was used one month or so its the 151 wlt-15 it works great, just not to sure where I put the reciever at wife just moved all my stuff into the basement LOL. Anyways Ill make you a deal on it they arent cheap if you buy them new and ebay everyone out bid me everytime, so I bought new i paid 160 bucks I think but I dont want to sell it for what I bought it for, I dont mind helping someone out when I can.
 
I bought my nady for $62 last week. It was a 151VR the only problem I had was it had a hardwired mic instead of a plug in type but I cut the mic and wired a plug in to plug into my mp3 player. scared the hell outta the wife with it...lol

good luck!
 
I will let you know tomorrow, I should have the same unit here.... minus the mic... just the transmitter and reciever... I will check.. if so and you want it i would let it go for 100. let me know if you are interested and if so I will try to dig it up.
 
It is close to being new i did use it for a little while maybe like three weekends total, It works great and I would make you a great deal to help you out.
 
I sent you a pm about the azden... it is like new... i tried the nady, had trouble with the freq. never seemed to work as well as my buddies azden.... so I went azden. I got the foxpro scorpion and dont need it now... if you want it, its yours just let me know...

Steve
 
I haven't received your PM. I got impatient this evening and made an offer on a Nady on Ebay. Not sure if the seller will accept the offer. I read where some people didn't have to use an amp with the Nady. If they don't accept my offer, I will get in touch with you on your Azden.

My gun will be in next Thursday, and I would like to be close to having my caller together by then. The coyotes were cuttin up good this evening at the lease!
 
Paul, no problem let me know for sure... if you dont want it i will prob sell it off.... not going to need it... but i will wait till you hear from your ebay bid...
 
Still no reply from the Ebay seller this morning. I will let you know something as soon as he accepts or declines my bid.

I have searched for a diagram as to how the reciever, amp, and speaker all connect. What cables do I need to buy for this. Is it all plug and play or do I need to do some soldering?

Still undecided on an amp and where to get one also.
 
mine was all plug and play. you can order one online through radioshack and have it shipped to your home. you dont need much in the line of cables, two cables with a 3.5mm plug on them one to plug your mp3 into your nady/azden and one to plug into the reciever, and go to the amp. then your speaker will just plug into your amp output.
 


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