I am about to purchase a new e-caller. I am not sure which e-caller is the best and would like some advise. I am down to either the WT MA-15/MA-21 or one of the higher end Foxpro callers. Please, give me the good and bad of these callers and which you believe is the best. Thanks in advance for any and all help! Mick
Wildlife Technologies vs Foxpro
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Linvol Webb
Member
Best animal sounds WT. That all I will say .
carvercalls
Custom Call Maker and Retired PM Staff
Welcome to Predator Masters Mick. I see this is your first post! Even though you have been a Member since 03/09
If you do a search you will find a bunch of information covering both callers..
NM Leon
New member
I have both, an older WT and an FX5 as well as a FOXPRO Fury.
The WT is capable of very high volume as it only has a horn speaker, though I had to cover mine with tape to "dampen" the the "rattle". Mine is cumbersome as the large speaker is separate from the "guts". Newer models are an integrated package and should be less cumbersome.
The remote on mine works out past a mile. That won't hold true on newer models, they used to make them with what was apparently FCC rules violating (but superior) technology.
All of their sounds are high quality.
On mine you only have the (large/heavy) rechargeable battery, though it does last easily for more than a day of calling.
Customer service is spotty. I've had to send mine in, and got it back fixed, but not in anything like a "timely" manner.
Your FOXPRO will allow you to load whatever sounds you like on it in addition to the proprietary FOXPRO sounds.
I have some of the older FOXPRO sounds that aren't all that great, but any of their new 22 bit sounds are as good or better as any in the industry.
The TX500 remote is by far the easiest to use and the most versatile remote I've ever used. I could write a review on the remote alone, it's truly incredible.
The FOXPRO allows for either a loud and very convenient caller, or by plugging in a horn speaker, an extremely loud (but not so convenient) package.
My FOXPRO's battery life leaves a lot to be desired, especially if using both integral speakers or an external horn. The good thing is that it uses commonly available batteries that are easily changed.
Should you need it, FOXPRO's customer service is the best there is...period.
The verdict?
I occasionally deliberately try for very long range coyotes, dropping off the caller beside a 2 track and then driving a half mile or more away to set up. When I make this type of stand I use my WT with the long range remote (this wouldn't work with newer models).
In all other setups I use my FOXPRO.
The WT is capable of very high volume as it only has a horn speaker, though I had to cover mine with tape to "dampen" the the "rattle". Mine is cumbersome as the large speaker is separate from the "guts". Newer models are an integrated package and should be less cumbersome.
The remote on mine works out past a mile. That won't hold true on newer models, they used to make them with what was apparently FCC rules violating (but superior) technology.
All of their sounds are high quality.
On mine you only have the (large/heavy) rechargeable battery, though it does last easily for more than a day of calling.
Customer service is spotty. I've had to send mine in, and got it back fixed, but not in anything like a "timely" manner.
Your FOXPRO will allow you to load whatever sounds you like on it in addition to the proprietary FOXPRO sounds.
I have some of the older FOXPRO sounds that aren't all that great, but any of their new 22 bit sounds are as good or better as any in the industry.
The TX500 remote is by far the easiest to use and the most versatile remote I've ever used. I could write a review on the remote alone, it's truly incredible.
The FOXPRO allows for either a loud and very convenient caller, or by plugging in a horn speaker, an extremely loud (but not so convenient) package.
My FOXPRO's battery life leaves a lot to be desired, especially if using both integral speakers or an external horn. The good thing is that it uses commonly available batteries that are easily changed.
Should you need it, FOXPRO's customer service is the best there is...period.
The verdict?
I occasionally deliberately try for very long range coyotes, dropping off the caller beside a 2 track and then driving a half mile or more away to set up. When I make this type of stand I use my WT with the long range remote (this wouldn't work with newer models).
In all other setups I use my FOXPRO.
doggin coyotes
Well-known member
Originally Posted By: carvercallsWelcome to Predator Masters Mick. I see this is your first post! Even though you have been a Member since 03/09
If you do a search you will find a bunch of information covering both callers..
Hiya Mick,
Whatcha been doing in those two years since becoming a member here? Evidently not reading the e-caller forum here.
No matter, welcome and glad ya finally decided to ask a question.
I say build your own caller.
Hiya Mick,
Whatcha been doing in those two years since becoming a member here? Evidently not reading the e-caller forum here.
No matter, welcome and glad ya finally decided to ask a question.
I say build your own caller.
Man, it'd be great if I got to hunt with someone at the PM hunt who has a Gametraks.
Utterly on experience with them, I'd like to see one in action.
Utterly on experience with them, I'd like to see one in action.
cbosshog79
Active member
Originally Posted By: Stu FarishMan, it'd be great if I got to hunt with someone at the PM hunt who has a Gametraks.
Utterly on experience with them, I'd like to see one in action.
Yea, I would like to run one myself for a little while. The concept of the system really intrigues me, in fact if they weren't so dang proud of them I would buy one just for a backup but they're just a little too expensive to do that...
Utterly on experience with them, I'd like to see one in action.
Yea, I would like to run one myself for a little while. The concept of the system really intrigues me, in fact if they weren't so dang proud of them I would buy one just for a backup but they're just a little too expensive to do that...
well, maybe one of us will win one in the drawings & get to check it out. I admit to being very intrigued by them.
Originally Posted By: cbosshog79
Yea, I would like to run one myself for a little while. The concept of the system really intrigues me, in fact if they weren't so dang proud of them I would buy one just for a backup but they're just a little too expensive to do that...
About the same price as some of the Foxpros!
Yea, I would like to run one myself for a little while. The concept of the system really intrigues me, in fact if they weren't so dang proud of them I would buy one just for a backup but they're just a little too expensive to do that...
About the same price as some of the Foxpros!
cbosshog79
Active member
Originally Posted By: dmpowderOriginally Posted By: cbosshog79
Yea, I would like to run one myself for a little while. The concept of the system really intrigues me, in fact if they weren't so dang proud of them I would buy one just for a backup but they're just a little too expensive to do that...
About the same price as some of the Foxpros!
That's right but I won't be buying another Foxpro for a backup either... I would like to try one though.
Yea, I would like to run one myself for a little while. The concept of the system really intrigues me, in fact if they weren't so dang proud of them I would buy one just for a backup but they're just a little too expensive to do that...
About the same price as some of the Foxpros!
That's right but I won't be buying another Foxpro for a backup either... I would like to try one though.
yotehunter57
New member
Back to the original question, I have never heard a Foxpro in person, but I do love the quality of sounds from my MA21.
Originally Posted By: yotehunter57 Back to the original question, I have never heard a Foxpro in person, but I do love the quality of sounds from my MA21.
Ah no wonder you havn't switched yet.
I has a WT and once I got the foxpro the WT just sits around collecting dust
Hammer
Ah no wonder you havn't switched yet.
I has a WT and once I got the foxpro the WT just sits around collecting dust
Hammer
yotehunter57
New member
Say it ain't so Hammer!!!
Shayne
Shayne