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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on July 31, 2006, 10:05 AM:
 
Does anyone else on the west coast have a Bandit yet?


 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on July 31, 2006, 10:38 AM:
 
Nahuatl,
You certainly have a winner with that one.

[ July 31, 2006, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: Rich ]
 

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Posted by browning204 (Member # 821) on July 31, 2006, 11:11 AM:
 
you sure do! looks like a nice unit.

Minaska is the way to go if you have to stay in that price range. They seem to be less problematic and have better sound quality as some others.

how do you like it?
 

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Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on July 31, 2006, 03:03 PM:
 
I've looked those over pretty closely and am interested in maybe getting one for calling coons. They have a very diverse and impressive library of coon sound files. But, from my experience, I don't know that all those sounds are necessary since coons aren't like coyotes, smarts-wise. When you can sit in the pickup and call them out of the den tree for the shot, I don't suspect you're dealing with an animal that's going to get "educated" to one particular sound and a bad experience like a coyote might. Anyway, they're on my short list right now.
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on August 07, 2006, 07:25 PM:
 
have been looking at them... need to find one where I can put my hands on it... want to see if it is going to be as heavy as the 612; if so, the 612 will still be the anchor of choice.

What is your impression of this calling unit? Thanks for sharing.
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on August 11, 2006, 10:17 AM:
 
Right now, there are too many good things to say about it. Lightweight, great sound from the cone speaker, really loud from the horn, 100 sounds - packed with the best of WT, Johnny S, FP, MO etc. Easy to load/change sounds and excellent remote. Trying hard for something to rag on, but haven't found it yet. I'll work on that.
 

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Posted by browning204 (Member # 821) on August 11, 2006, 08:57 PM:
 
Glad you like it! Hope is does good for you for a long time!
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on August 16, 2006, 08:56 AM:
 
When everything works, it works. Double Barrel Double at daylight. 35 and 37 yards with Hevi-Shot taken off the back porch. Bandit at minimum volume playing JS's high-pitched cottontail. First dog at the 8 second mark, my fastest ever. Second within seconds. Third fled. Hat trick on the previous stand at dusk taken about 400 yards east, still on my property.





[ August 16, 2006, 09:27 AM: Message edited by: Nahuatl ]
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 16, 2006, 02:33 PM:
 
Good shooting. Did you loose the pony tail? lol

edit: PS, which model is that? I looked at their site and couldn't figure the differences, other than a camo paint, and 100 sounds. Are there two different speakers accounting for the optional price? Not real clear to me? LB

[ August 16, 2006, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
 

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Posted by R.Shaw (Member # 73) on August 16, 2006, 08:36 PM:
 
Leonard,
It is called the Big Country Bandit. It has a cone speaker and a TOA speaker. The cone speaker produces the best sound I have ever heard. Also the Bandit has the best remote I have ever used. I ain't found nothing wrong with this unit, but I have quit looking.

Randy
 

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Posted by brad h (Member # 57) on August 16, 2006, 10:00 PM:
 
A friend of mine has one just like that one. It's an awesome caller. There really isn't anything you can't do with it.

I think the Borland brothers have a very good thing going.

Brad
 

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Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on August 17, 2006, 05:53 AM:
 
Nahuatl or Anyone, Could you explain the two speakers? Is one in the back of the unit?
EDIT: Got that one figured out on their website.

Are you using the JS cd sounds or somehow getting them off the old tapes to the caller? Anyone using some sort of over the shoulder carrying strap? How many decibels is that TOA speaker capable of putting out? They say that a pig can squeal at 110 to 115?

Dennis

[ August 17, 2006, 08:39 AM: Message edited by: Greenside ]
 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on August 17, 2006, 12:50 PM:
 
Greenside,
I think that speaker is rated at 110 or 115 DB, but I can tell you that it will scream louder than a pig. I have the horn speaker built in to my Bandit, and I have their external 30 amp speaker if I should ever need it. I do believe that I could break eardrums at 100 yards with that 30 amp bugger.
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on August 17, 2006, 01:29 PM:
 
Laughing back, LB. I've had so much hair through most of my life that the ponytail was the only way to tame the curly mess. I think it was last year it finally thinned out enough that I could finally wear a regular haircut.

Hunter's Specialties continues to discontinue the Johnny Stewart sounds, so I bought what I could on cd and the rest on tape and edited the bunch for e-calling.

The stack-barrel double is a what I'm aiming for. Two-shots, two kills. The Hevi-shot Dead Coyote is great stuff. It may not kill em all the way dead with every shot, but it leaves em doing the left circle dance every time. One of these days, I hope to get three with two shells.

Randy, you're right-on about Minaska's cone speaker. I get good results with frequencies as high as 17Khz, so high only the critters can hear them. This unit will play the horn, or the cone, or both. You can stand behind the horn speaker, but not in front of it.

Dennis, it's very loud. The pelican case has a carry handle, but you could certainly add a strap. I've been very pleased with the remote. It works through walls, rocks, and trees and has more range than I'll ever use. It is by far a better unit than my WT for many reasons, the least of which is dealing with slick Willy. I like being able to change sounds with one touch.

I'm going to give the Bandit a real work out this fall on bear, lion, and pigs along with plenty of coyote trips to see just how good it is.

I also liked dealing with Steve Borland at Minaska. The customer service is excellent. I'm still looking for something bad to say about the caller or the company. They're the new guy on the block.
 

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Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on August 18, 2006, 05:56 AM:
 
Nahuatl

Can you see the numbers on the keypad at night?

I'm considering buying one for basically two applications. My bird distress sucks big time. I can't thrill worth a ****. And I also want high volume for doing some of the serenade type howls, for locating. If my partner drops me off and then drives a mile or two down and road and turns on the siren, I want him to be able to hear my return with the serenade. Shock value.

Dennis
 

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Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on August 18, 2006, 07:20 AM:
 
Dennis, I like your siren technique.

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I can't thrill worth a ****.

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Dr. Ruth may be able to help with that.
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on August 18, 2006, 08:58 AM:
 
Gary, you sold me on your unit. Steve and I talked last night.
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on August 28, 2006, 01:28 PM:
 
My BCB just arrived. Haven't even opened the box yet. I'll give it a little pre-trial as soon as I get off work. Yea! New toy!
 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on August 28, 2006, 02:56 PM:
 
NASA,
Warn us to turn the volume down on our computer speakers before you post a sound bite from that thing will ya?
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on August 28, 2006, 03:23 PM:
 
Yeah, I heard that baby is supposed to have some volume to it. I'd better not do a sound test at the apt. complex, then.

I've got a spot in mind that's only about 10 minutes away. It's where I go call fox on my lunch hour. Should get some 'coon action out of the same area, too.
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on August 29, 2006, 09:47 PM:
 
I think you'll like it Tom. I'm calling game almost every time out. August was very good.

Greenside the remote glows with a light charge from the flashlight.

The aluminum speaker can make a bit of noise when I'm walking and it hits a branch or a button on my pants. I'm going to start carrying it in a pack so I can bring a camera, gloves, water, sticks and a stool, and free up my hands.
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on September 08, 2006, 11:05 AM:
 
I just got back from spending my lunch break driving about 6 coons crazy. I took the Bandit out to a wooded area near work. There is an old barn there that has collapsed and is grown over. Seemed like a good spot.

A friend and I set the caller about 20' away from the truck, and sat down to eat our taco bell lunch. I hit coon fight at full volume (to demonstrate) for about 2-3 seconds and then cranked it down. Before I could even get a bite of food, they started coming out of the woods. From 3 directions! The guy with me couldn't believe it.

We screwed with them for about 15 minutes, trying different sounds and trying to chase them off and then call them back.

It's everything it's advertised to be!
 

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Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on September 08, 2006, 03:00 PM:
 
What? You didn't believe me?

Pretty intense, eh?
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on September 08, 2006, 04:06 PM:
 
I've never seen anything like it. It's going to be like shooting jacks at Cal's place! Can't wait for fur season.
 

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Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on September 08, 2006, 05:55 PM:
 
Pretty much our first impression, too.

I honestly tried my best in Hutch to NOT make it sound like what I was saying made it out to be more than it really was, but you recall I said that they come in fast and you have to be ready when you hit the "go" button. Now you know why I said that shooting in those conditions is strictly fire for effect rather than p[recision marksmanship. Glad to know you had the same results.
 

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Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on October 04, 2006, 12:30 PM:
 
How easy is it to change sound cards. Would it make sense just to have a card for coons? Might be easier to remember the numbers?

Plan on makeing a call in a couple of days

Dennis
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on October 04, 2006, 01:14 PM:
 
Flip up 2 locking latches to open case. Grasp compact flash card between thumb and forefinger. Remove card from call. That's about it.

There are 10 different coon sounds on one bank. A flash memory card holds 100 sounds, so I don't know what you'd do with 100 different coon calls. I only used 2 and got run over, lol.

[ October 04, 2006, 01:17 PM: Message edited by: NASA ]
 

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Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on October 04, 2006, 01:54 PM:
 
Nasa

Can you explain how this works?

Audio In Jack (MP3, CD, Tape Player)

Dennis
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 04, 2006, 03:10 PM:
 
As far as I know, it is for downloading from their or any other website? Or from a CD or MP3 player. The thing I am unsure of, is what to do with the sound location, or how to save it and put it somewhere else? In other words, you have to sacrifice one sound to install another. Well, I wouldn't want to do that necessarily, but I would like to group my sounds with a little more logic, like all the bird sounds on one bank and all the coyote sounds on one bank, and all the rabbit sounds on one bank. The reason is; I can't remember #5-0 and remember # 1-6, and why is "hurt bird" #2-9 in the bank with all the coyote voices? So, if I wanted sound #0-8 on bank #2 with all the coyote sounds, I'd lose hurt bird, right? While I understand that you have to install the sounds somewhere, I can't be refering to a card all the time to get the corrct one, and I cannot remember 100 addresses. Therefore, I need my own personal logic system, like all similiar sounds grouped together.

Good hunting. LB
 

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Posted by The Bandit (Member # 960) on October 04, 2006, 07:35 PM:
 

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How easy is it to change sound cards

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Can you drag and drop sounds from your computer files in MP3 format to the call?

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Yes just put the Compact Flash card into the reader writer or CF port on your PC and you can drag and drop MP3 files Off and On the card you just need to number them 000 - 099. This is much easier to do with the sound utility plus you will want to print a new menu card to fit the back of the remote when you are done.

Thanks
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on October 04, 2006, 08:13 PM:
 
Leonards logic system is exactly what I'm planning to do. Probably for the same reasons, too. But since I don't carry my computer around with me, I think I get another flash card for back up. 200 sounds ought to hold me, lol.
 

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Posted by The Bandit (Member # 960) on October 04, 2006, 08:22 PM:
 
Greenside,

Sorry I missed this part.

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Audio In Jack (MP3, CD, Tape Player)

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This is a jack that allows you to hook up a MP3, CD or Tape player and play them through the amplifier and speaker in the call. You can also hook up a microphone if you want to practice up on your Karaoke skills or walk around the house and piss off your wife.
 

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Posted by R.Shaw (Member # 73) on October 04, 2006, 08:24 PM:
 
I loaded my sound card exactly as Leonard explained and for the same reason. I did put rodent squeaks in the 0 slot on every bank.

Randy
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on October 05, 2006, 12:06 PM:
 

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hook up a microphone ..... and piss off your wife.

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Oh yeah, I can hear it now, "Hey, attention in the kitchen. Are those wings done yet? And we need some more beer in here too!"
 

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Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on October 05, 2006, 12:17 PM:
 
How big is that sound utility program? I'm on a land line at home and download at about 3kbs per second Is that available on disk and will any or all of your new sound additions be avaiable on disk?

Dennis
 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on October 05, 2006, 05:38 PM:
 
Guys,
I haven't gotten around to updating my own Bandit. I have the ten sound model, and do have a second flash card. That is twenty sounds that I carry with me. My problem is that I can't even remember which button those twenty sounds are under. The drag and drop feature makes it so dang easy, and I change a sound or two here and there fairly often. I have some of my favorite sounds stored on CD, and also some on floppy's. My computer has bookoo sounds stored in download folder, My Documents folder and calling sounds folder. If the computer crashes and you don't have those sounds saved on a disk you are SOL.
 

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Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on October 10, 2006, 09:03 AM:
 
If I wanted to download some of the JS CD's, is there room in the banks on the card for the full twenty minute tracks of sound or the eighty mintes per CD?

Dennis
 

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Posted by R.Shaw (Member # 73) on October 10, 2006, 09:56 AM:
 
Dennis, I don't think it is necessary to load the full 20 minutes. Only need one loop and the mp3 automatically starts that sound again. I have loaded a full 5 minutes of one sound on one bank with no problems.

Randy
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on October 12, 2006, 12:12 PM:
 
I loaded mine in a very different fashion from what some of you describe and it has worked well. It's based on the idea that once you're using a ten-sound bank of sounds, you can switch from one sound to another within the bank with one touch of the keypad.

0- a bird sound
1- baby rabbit
2- cottontail
3- jackrabbit
4- large mammal (fawn, doe, goat, calf, antelope etc.)
5- coyote - young
6- coyote - invitation howl
7- coyote - barking
8- rodent distress coaxer
9- coyote adult distress or pup distress

So I've got about 4 banks loaded that way, and regardless of the exact sound, I know I can hit 0 if I think a cat is on his way in, or a 7 if a coyote challenges the call, an 8 if I need a coaxer, or a 9 after the shot, and so on. Not much thinking is required to get the kind of sound I need - even if it's not exact. I can switch banks when I switch stands, but use one-touch usually while I'm on a stand.

The other 6 banks are loaded as LB described, divided by birds, rodents, coyotes, cats, crows, foxes, and large predators.

The new Bandit remotes have a lanyard attachment - which makes the remote easier to use - instead of requiring a holster on your hip etc.

Edit: I also found that loading one-minute loops on the caller is very useful too. I got into the habit of counting the loops instead of looking at my watch to keep track of how many minutes I've been on a stand and it keeps my movement to a minimum.

[ October 12, 2006, 12:16 PM: Message edited by: Nahuatl ]
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 12, 2006, 03:26 PM:
 
I had a response from Steve, yesterday. One thing I asked for was a way to charge the caller in the truck, but he said they don't have that yet? I think that is a very important item. In fact, I suppose it is possible to run the caller on automotive 12V dc? Is there an imput jack for that?

Good hunting. LB

edit:PS, Gary, I like your method, I will probably do the same for one or two banks.

[ October 12, 2006, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
 

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Posted by coyote whacker (Member # 639) on October 12, 2006, 03:53 PM:
 
Leonard, I too would like a 12V DC charger, I don't think it would be hard? Unless they would need something added for DC? Option would be to purchase another battery for 16.00 and it would hold a charge much better than NIMHD batterys.2 gel cells should get a guy 5-6 days of calling.

That is the option I'm thinking of, if it will be awhile to get 12 V DC charger. Most guys could find AC power source in a few days which a guy can get out of that battery or buy a power inverter for your truck.
 

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Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on October 12, 2006, 05:16 PM:
 
8 AA Batteries create a 12V system.

You should be able to run down to Radio Shack, Pick up a cigarette lighter plug, a piece of wire and a plug to match the battery charger port for just a few bucks and run it from the truck.

I'm looking at the Bandit - M1, does anyone else sell this unit, or only the manufacturer?
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 12, 2006, 06:35 PM:
 
I'll have mine at the campout, Tim. It's the M1 combo deal. LB
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on October 12, 2006, 07:58 PM:
 
I made a 12V power cord a couple of years ago to charge any 12V power pack. Male 12 lighter jack to two alligator clips. I use it to charge the Bandit, the WT, and my own TOA backpack digital (the super caller) or any other gel cell or battery pack for that matter. With the Bandit, I just open the case, clip the cord to the battery, and the truck alternator charges it completely in about 30 minutes.
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 12, 2006, 09:05 PM:
 
Yeah, I can do that, too. But, I was thinking it would be nice and clean to have an input receptacle for a jack, with a cig lighter on the other end. I can rig some alligator clips, if need be.

Oh, forgot. The aux port/jack to the decoy is a rather loose fit. I had to jiggle it a couple times to make the decoy work, on remote.

I charged my unit overnight, and it got hot as hell. Talking to Steve, he said to recharge the batteries from the wall charger only for a couple hours, so I guess it doesn't trickle down automatically? I wondered if the batteries were okay, as hot as they were? Don't know the answer?

Still need to ring it out, actual hunt conditions.

Good hunting. LB
 

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Posted by 5shots (Member # 427) on October 16, 2006, 08:47 PM:
 
I haven't painted my Bandit but it still works great!
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on October 23, 2006, 07:46 PM:
 
So Mr. Leonard... what is your summary of this calling device?
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 23, 2006, 10:20 PM:
 
Norm, I have not decided. I am waiting on Steve, should have been here by now?

I'll eventually have something to say, count on it. I hope it's positive.

Good hunting. LB
 

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Posted by coyote whacker (Member # 639) on October 24, 2006, 08:04 AM:
 
The Big Country is top notch. Lots of volume,quick sound changes and volume changes and has not missed a beat yet.Being able to change sounds is great and fairly easy.
I had a 512Mb card laying around and made up my own in my own order and added some non Minaska sounds and just kept the card it came with straight factory as the master list.

I bought the 512mb for an older camera but can't reconzie that much memeory, so made it into the calling card and bought it at a best buy for 20.00 on sale.
 

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Posted by NASA (Member # 177) on October 30, 2006, 03:24 PM:
 
Yoters Den is making a carry case that will hold the BCB, Sidewinder, 2-3 toppers, 2 extra sound cards, topper wand, remote keypad, a couple extra pockets, with hand and shoulder strap. It's 7x9 and 14" tall. Comes in woods camo and snow camo. Don't have a price yet, but I'm gettin' one.
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on November 22, 2006, 06:45 PM:
 
Mr Leonard, did you ever get your caller?

I broke down and bought mother one for her birthday. I got the bandit with the horn speaker. Hope to get to try it on some NM coyotes new years eve weekend...

[ November 22, 2006, 06:45 PM: Message edited by: Norm ]
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 23, 2006, 08:30 AM:
 
Yes, Norm. I have the M1. I was able to use it alternating with Tom and his WT for several days. While I do not think that volume is of paramount importance, it was clear that the WT had an edge; not so much for those conditions, but if the wind were blowing, it might have been a factor?

I talked to Steve and he said I can get their horn speaker as an add on, and I may do that since he said that the M1 will drive it without an amplifier upgrade and other than that, the components are the same as the Big Country.

I do like the 100 sounds versus 32, or whatever your pocketbook can afford, with the WT? Or a Foxpro, for that matter. I guess the lead/acid battery provides additional playing time, but I went to Fry's and bought a vehicle charger, so I don't think I'm hurting too bad, on that issue.

All in all, I'm satisfied with the unit. One thing you cannot do with the "Big Country Bandit" is stick it in your pocket while hunting heavy cover, and you can do it with the M1.

Good hunting. LB
 

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Posted by Cal Taylor (Member # 199) on November 23, 2006, 03:03 PM:
 
Easy on the FoxPro's big guy.
My new FX5 holds 200 sounds! But I'm sure the Bandit is a fine caller. Now it is mostly about the sounds and what you want there, and I think that is going to be the separating factor now is who has the best sounds (that are affordable).
 

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Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on November 23, 2006, 04:07 PM:
 
i have a couple of the best sounds, make me a offer..
 

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Posted by smithers (Member # 646) on November 24, 2006, 06:49 PM:
 
I never really had the itch to get an e-caller 'til i saw the M-1. The Bandit is nice but i really like the compact size of the M-1. I don't even care if it works i just need one to mess around with. As far as i can recall I've only heard great things about all of Minaska's line.
 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 24, 2006, 07:34 PM:
 
smithers,
The fact that Minaska outdoors offers callers in so many different configurations is just one more reason that they are so great. The needs of all predator hunters are a bit different than the next fellow. The folks at Minaska continue to move onward and upward in their quest to satisfy the special needs of each and every one of us.
 

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Posted by coyote whacker (Member # 639) on November 25, 2006, 01:13 PM:
 
Some get down on Minaska for their sounds but I'll tell you they have some of the best jack rabbitt sounds I have ever heard and they work big time.

I agree sound selection will be where it is at in the future, but getting sounds won't be a big issue as many will sell to recoup cost and as long as you can get them online your good to go in either format.

Coyote vocals are harder right now to come by but I see that market expanding past the WT and those who need or want them will have no problems. Those who want good sounds now can find them with a little work and thought.
 

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Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on November 27, 2006, 04:37 PM:
 
I ordered a Minaska Big country caller yesterday. I hope it is as good as you guys said it is..
I got alot of my own sounds i want to put on it just as soon as i get it. About a half dozen different coyote vocals and a very good cottontail that brings them running when nothing else will....

[ November 27, 2006, 04:40 PM: Message edited by: TA17Rem ]
 

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Posted by Possumal (Member # 823) on December 03, 2006, 03:24 AM:
 
Nahuatl: At the risk of having someone call me a knowitall, I'll suggest that you coat the outside of the big speaker with a coating available at a lot of painting supply houses, which is normally used to coat the inside of pickup truck beds and the like. It can be tinted to color of choice, and bowflage camo paint will stick to it, and it not only provides a rubberized, weatherproof, and quiet surface, it makes the sound coming out better, instead of like it is coming out of a drum or can. As good as it sounds already, consider how good it will be coated. Quiet too. I think it is a form of urethane, but not sure on that part. I will check and add to this post.
 

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Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on December 12, 2006, 10:08 PM:
 
I got the Minaska big country the other day.
Nice well put together unit, easey to operate day or nite. And not too hard to down load sounds into. Easey to carry around and the remote works great. Some of the sounds are not the clearest so i willbe down-loading some of mine into it. On a scale from 1-10 i would rate it at 8.
The caller is not as loud as my old Dennis Kirk caller, but alot simpler to use..
 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on December 13, 2006, 05:56 AM:
 
To say Dennis Qwirk and Minaska in the same sentence is blasphemy.
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on December 13, 2006, 01:11 PM:
 
possumal, did you find that coating material you were referencing.....

My Minaska should be hitting the door tonite or tomorrow according to the shipping carrier;

Now to rearrange all the sounds into a system that supports my simplistic mind; then to hopefully get to NM over the holidays... first time calling in almost 2 hears.... I love my job, but is is getting in they way of life...
 

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Posted by Dusty Hunter (Member # 1031) on December 13, 2006, 05:58 PM:
 
Hey, Norm, If you don't get a reply about the coating for your Bandit, I posted a picture in the members forum - general chit-chat area. I attached some coyote fur with some nylon ties. I did that after I sprayed some primer on it, then put some brown camo paint on there. So far, the fur hasn't been getting hung up in the sticker bushes we have here in AZ and it deadens the sound when the brush hits it. Dusty

[ December 22, 2006, 03:46 AM: Message edited by: Dusty Hunter ]
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on December 13, 2006, 07:08 PM:
 
well, it arrived today... very interesting unit... looking forward to trying it out... not sure I will need any coatings as i will put in in my JS bag and carry it in there given the shoulder strap on the bag, plus I can carry extra critr calls given I sew them like oats around the dessert.

Now to figure out how to get time off to go hunting... they just informed today that they want to start remodeling of my house (my wife's desire for a few months now) on the day I wanted to head to NM... never dull moment these days that is for sure..
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on December 14, 2006, 07:43 AM:
 
posted December 03, 2006 03:24 AM

\\Nahuatl: At the risk of having someone call me a knowitall, I'll suggest that you coat the outside of the big speaker with a coating available at a lot of painting supply houses, which is normally used to coat the inside of pickup truck beds and the like. It can be tinted to color of choice, and bowflage camo paint will stick to it, and it not only provides a rubberized, weatherproof, and quiet surface, it makes the sound coming out better, instead of like it is coming out of a drum or can. As good as it sounds already, consider how good it will be coated. Quiet too. I think it is a form of urethane, but not sure on that part. I will check and add to this post.

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Possumal

Al, at the risk of having you think I'm a spitwad, I'd remind you that you don't have a Bandit, a Toa speaker, or have you ever painted one with that rubberized crap yourself. It sounds to me like a fast way to ruin a good speaker.
 

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Posted by Nahuatl (Member # 708) on December 14, 2006, 07:54 AM:
 
Norm,
Check with Steve Borland or his brother, Todd, before you do any modifications to your caller. It has a five-year warranty and they provide great customer service. Steve did not mind when I camo'd the speaker, replaced a switch, or added a 12V charging cord, but I asked his advice each time and kept my warranty intact.
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on December 14, 2006, 02:48 PM:
 
for now, I don't intend to modify... I just want to use it...

I do need to get a 12v charging rig set up... need to see if my JS rigs might work...
 

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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on December 27, 2006, 07:55 PM:
 
I drove down to Lincoln today with plans to have upgrades added to my old Bandit. Steve built me a brand new camo model with all of the latest upgrades. This bugger will probably do everything but fly. We tested the remote control before I brought the caller home. It was still operating the caller at something over 400 yards so we stopped there. Pretty cool new caller I have here.
 

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Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on December 28, 2006, 04:44 AM:
 
I am taking mine to NM today to break her in. hopefully we don't get snow bound somewhere in between...

Back next week.
 

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