Making a DIY E CALLER

[DJ Wilson]

Going to try to make a DIY E Caller. Has any one tried to make thier own? have pix? i found this video on youtube.

[tughillhunter]

well, looks simple enough. good luck and have fun!

[MACHINIST]

I made my first caller and actually called my first yote in with it.If you are buying all the parts then honestly they are not worth the money when you can get a cheap e-caller for around 100-150.If you have a MP3 or iPod then it will only run you 40-50 bucks.

[DJ Wilson]

  On 12/14/2012 at 12:56 AM, MACHINIST said:

I made my first caller and actually called my first yote in with it.If you are buying all the parts then honestly they are not worth the money when you can get a cheap e-caller for around 100-150.If you have a MP3 or iPod then it will only run you 40-50 bucks.

i have an ipod and i just downloaded all the calls from that site. now i have to see what to setup for the output.

PS i dont have money to spend i have 4 kids and one on the way soon. so this is my best way. DIY lol

Edited December 14, 2012 by DJ Wilson

[MACHINIST]

Cool you are well on your way then.Mine worked great till I save enough money for a spitfire.I made mine when MP3's weren't really cheap and wireless calls were big cash.I used it for a few years and it did great!!

[arrow nocker]

cant you just plug an ipod into an older battery operated radio from salvation army?Maybe find an old PA speaker to hook up to it too?

[DJ Wilson]

  On 12/14/2012 at 2:42 AM, arrow nocker said:

cant you just plug an ipod into an older battery operated radio from salvation army?Maybe find an old PA speaker to hook up to it too?

have to get it amplified. im thinking some old desktop speakers. or bite the bullet and get this from radio shack

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062620

[MACHINIST]

  On 12/14/2012 at 2:46 AM, DJ Wilson said:

have to get it amplified. im thinking some old desktop speakers. or bite the bullet and get this from radio shack

http://www.radioshac...oductId=2062620

he is right.plus get the "horn" pa speaker or whatever they call it becuase a normal radio will hiss like a son of a B when turned up to 11!!HAHA

[DJ Wilson]

so i went to $hitshack and the guy couldnt find what i wanted he told me there are 2 in stock walked in the back and came out 4 seconds later and said no not back there. then told me to goto the next closest $hitshack. so i did the had 2 on the shelf i got the mini amp then went home and started puting things together come to find out the dam amp dont work. this is a very simple DIY and it dont work. so now i have to go back and return the dam amp and get a different one and hope that one works when i get home. mind you im ticked off cuz i live in ransomvile and i have to drive all the way to niagara blvd..

[arrow nocker]

might sound stupid but what about a little car stereo amp?I know the 12 volt supply might be a problem but what about a little car amp and a pa speaker?Just bolt it all together with a 12v battery from a power wheels?Just a thought.