Took the Plunge with an e-caller

[tlbradford]

I finally purchased an e-caller.  I got the Foxpro CS-24L.  I wanted something with a TOA speaker, the ability to change sounds or load my own easily, and a remote.  That pretty much narrowed it down to this or the Minaska.  I am charging the batteries now.  I never thought I woud cross over, but my jaw was getting to sore at the end of the day from cold-calling bear areas. 

I'll need to do a few things to it...

Cover the outside so it doesn't clank like a frying pan.  Rig up something so I can put handwarmer packets around the battery pouch,  Figure out how I am going to hang it up off the ground.

Any other recommendations for getting the most out of this thing?  I'll give you guys a report on it when I put it through its paces a little.  I have hunted with friends that have had JS's WT's, and various FP models, so I have a little experience to draw some comparisons, but mainly I will tell you if it works properly, how loud it is, and the clarity of the sounds.  I also got a 10w toa speaker so I can play stereo sounds.  I'm looking forward to being a little lazier on stands.   

[Machias]

Good luck with it, I really like my FoxPro.

[Jerry malbeck]

Vet wrap on the outside of the bell will kill the ring .No need to be conserned about the cold on the batts as long as you use good batts . if you find it to be a problem simply get a bigger holder at a store and replace the smaller one with a larger one that will hold hand warmer . keep the remote in a pocket ( for warmth) between stands . your going to love the CS-24 its my go to machine . Hanging it up is easy if there is a fence post around the handle will slip over the top of the post . the CS 24 sits in sage brush very well due to the shape of the horn, this is one big reason why i like this model so much .  The CS 24 is much louder then you will ever need , even on a very windy day .

[rainshadow1]

Doesn't get that cold over here, but I've had my WT with an external battery in 10 degrees without issue. Vet wrap is a good idea. I did a long strip of leafy camo over a layer of foaming glue on the WT, worked real well. Still need to do the Big Country... it is like a frying pan hanging off a pack saddle!

The CS24 will be my next e-caller. Looking forward to your evaluation.

[stumprat]

The vet wrap is a great idea. I'll have to try that on my TOA.