okay guys seeing as how radio shack is gone and the source sucks i dont know where to buy anything. i need a 50watt horn type speaker and a mini amplifier that runs off of batterys. does anyone know where i can buy these? i already have a bunch of mp3s downloaded with different calls.
building an electronic caller
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In Qc we have Addisson electronics...
http://www.addison-electronique.com/home.htm
I guess they can ship. Good luck.
I made one, it is every bit as clear and loud as my top of the line FoxPro.
I started with a 35watt megahorn from Ebay, installed a 1/8" line jack that allows any form of input (MP3, smartphone..)to override the internal microphone, when unplugged the megaphone functions as normal.
I ran it off a cheap MP3 player, I would make sequences at home, load them and hunt.
I started with a 35watt megahorn from Ebay, installed a 1/8" line jack that allows any form of input (MP3, smartphone..)to override the internal microphone, when unplugged the megaphone functions as normal.
I ran it off a cheap MP3 player, I would make sequences at home, load them and hunt.
I read "Building an electric collar." As in, an electric shock collar for the dog, or even the wife. That sounds like a bad idea unless you've got some serious electrical know how.
Building an electronic caller on the other hand, seems like a neat project. Good luck.
Building an electronic caller on the other hand, seems like a neat project. Good luck.
Jordan Smith
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
When I was trying to accomplish the same thing, I eventually went with this:
Cass Creek horn speaker
WSS Calgary sometimes has them in stock, but back when I bought mine, I just got it off of eBay.
Cass Creek horn speaker
WSS Calgary sometimes has them in stock, but back when I bought mine, I just got it off of eBay.
I am shopping for the same stuff.. If you end up ordering a horn from the states, let me know and maybe we can split shipping.
Digikey.ca has a horn type speaker, but its wattage is lower.
Princess Auto sometimes has PA speakers, but not right now.
I want to buy some cheap FRS radios and attempt to make my caller remote. MP3 player in my hand transmitting via radio. That way if distress calls aren't working, you could try howls/locators.
canakit.com is a cool site! I had never heard of it before. They also have the radio transmitters.
Digikey.ca has a horn type speaker, but its wattage is lower.
Princess Auto sometimes has PA speakers, but not right now.
I want to buy some cheap FRS radios and attempt to make my caller remote. MP3 player in my hand transmitting via radio. That way if distress calls aren't working, you could try howls/locators.
canakit.com is a cool site! I had never heard of it before. They also have the radio transmitters.
this looks way to easy
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/50-Watt-Mega...153?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256bb70fa1
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/50-Watt-Mega...153?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256bb70fa1
GameMaster18
Member
- Location
- La Crete, Alberta
I just built myself one today i got the 50 watt indoor/outdoor horn speaker from amazon.ca the cables from deepsurplus.com and the radioshack amp from amazon.co.uk
The simple answer is less distortion. To duplicate the high frequencies needed when calling predators can demand a bit of power, it's not just about volume.
Also, you can turn a 50 watt amp down to sound like 12 watts, but you cant turn 12 watts up to sound like 50.
Also, you can turn a 50 watt amp down to sound like 12 watts, but you cant turn 12 watts up to sound like 50.
little bear
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I bought a "Shakespeare" horn that is used on a deck of a boat, made to hook up to a VHF. Got it a marine store. It's pretty loud, but do not recall the wattage. I made my call from a pair of old computer speakers, took them apart and used the amp in that. Check the voltage regulator in the speakers; mine was 6 volts, so I used 4 AA batteries to power it up. Used a mP3 player for the sounds, enclosed it in a small cooler.
