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wes122984 · 07-01-2020, 12:19 PM

Anyone else gonna be trying this new cam? I got an att on preorder.

Cell cam from reputable company under $120 with plans as little as $5 /m

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Grayson · 07-01-2020, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wes122984

Anyone else gonna be trying this new cam? I got an att on preorder.

Cell cam from reputable company under $120 with plans as little as $5 /m

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Got some on order. Waiting impatiently...

LouisianaExpat · 07-16-2020, 03:37 PM

Any update on these cameras?

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bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 03:40 PM

Nope in the long run my Spartan is cheaper. Im not sure where you are going to put it and only get 250 a month. I get closer to 2000-2500 per month.

wes122984 · 07-16-2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bowaddict40

Nope in the long run my Spartan is cheaper. Im not sure where you are going to put it and only get 250 a month. I get closer to 2000-2500 per month.

They have an unlimited plan and it's cheaper than Spartan. I currently have Spartan cameras but looking forward to this one.

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bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wes122984

They have an unlimited plan and it's cheaper than Spartan. I currently have Spartan cameras but looking forward to this one.

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I just looked again and you are right. Im not sure what I was looking at last night. Some how I was figuring on it being cheaper with the spartan. I do like that they have higher resolution than the Spartans.

bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 03:56 PM

Let me know how you like it. Maybe I will try one.

DamonJ · 07-16-2020, 04:05 PM

Got one on order

If it works out well I will add another...

SabreKiller · 07-16-2020, 04:19 PM

I was looking at these as well. I saw a Verizon version somewhere on the internet today for $99.

LouisianaExpat · 07-16-2020, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bowaddict40

Nope in the long run my Spartan is cheaper. Im not sure where you are going to put it and only get 250 a month. I get closer to 2000-2500 per month.

I’ve been trying to price out a new cell camera. Once you start factoring in the data some of the cheap cameras over the life of the camera, they become expensive. Spartan and Moultire were $300 more expensive for data over 5 years compared to others.

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hogman$ · 07-16-2020, 05:04 PM

Liking mine so far

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bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LouisianaExpat

I’ve been trying to price out a new cell camera. Once you start factoring in the data some of the cheap cameras over the life of the camera, they become expensive. Spartan and Moultire were $300 more expensive for data over 5 years compared to others.

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Spartan is $199 a year. But that gives you a lot of data.

bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hogman$

Liking mine so far

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How long have you had it? Do you have any photos that have animals that are farther away at night?

tward1604 · 07-16-2020, 05:42 PM

Waiting for mine to get here too.

bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SabreKiller

I was looking at these as well. I saw a Verizon version somewhere on the internet today for $99.

Scheels has them for $99. I just bought 2 of them. Gonna give them a try.

hogman$ · 07-16-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bowaddict40

How long have you had it? Do you have any photos that have animals that are farther away at night?

no its set up at its first location

bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hogman$

no its set up at its first location

Roger that. Im going to PM you if you dont mind? I have a few more questions.

Grayson · 07-16-2020, 06:09 PM

Had to cancel my first order. AT&T versions came out later than Verizon and I wasn't willing to wait until mid August.

I re-ordered from Scheel's and they should be here next week. The reviews online so far have been strong.

wes122984 · 07-16-2020, 06:49 PM

They are on Amazon now also . Looks like everyone got them earlier than expected.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CL3KC35..._jDneFbSPP6WQW

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Fajkus7 · 07-16-2020, 07:29 PM

I have a few questions about cell cams. I want to put one in a spot that has limited service. Verizon works better down there but is still minimal to none on a cell phone. Is it worth me getting any of the cell cams or would it be a waste of time and money trying to get one of these to work?

LouisianaExpat · 07-16-2020, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bowaddict40

Spartan is $199 a year. But that gives you a lot of data.

Things ramp up once you add multiple cameras. Spartan to my knowledge doesn’t offer any discounts per camera. Cuddeback Link and Snyper are the only cameras I know that let cameras share a data plan.

However a $99 camera is easier to stomach than a $600 Reconyx

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Grayson · 07-16-2020, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LouisianaExpat

Things ramp up once you add multiple cameras. Spartan to my knowledge doesn’t offer any discounts per camera. Cuddeback Link and Snyper are the only cameras I know that let cameras share a data plan.

However a $99 camera is easier to stomach than a $600 Reconyx

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Tactacam has also been advertising that you can turn the data plan off when not using the camera.

bowaddict40 · 07-16-2020, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fajkus7

I have a few questions about cell cams. I want to put one in a spot that has limited service. Verizon works better down there but is still minimal to none on a cell phone. Is it worth me getting any of the cell cams or would it be a waste of time and money trying to get one of these to work?

I get 2 bars on my phone and all 4 bars on my cam. Your cam will get way better reception than your phone. Only way to know for sure is put one out there.

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Fajkus7 · 07-16-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bowaddict40

I get 2 bars on my phone and all 4 bars on my cam. Your cam will get way better reception than your phone. Only way to know for sure is put one out there.

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I guess we will find out. I just ordered one and all the stuff the build an external battery pack with a solar panel.

FireNguns · 07-16-2020, 08:56 PM

Just ordered the ATT version on amazon. Will give it a shot. Have been running the cuddelink for a year now and really like them. Up to 24 cameras on an unlimited plan for $180 a year. Only down side is no live view.

Roscoe · 07-16-2020, 10:42 PM

I’ve had one for a few days. It’s a Snyper camera rebranded for Tactacam. I think the pics are pretty good day and night. Flash is more old school “brake light” IR. It is very visible if your looking at the camera when it fires. More so than any other cell cam Ive used. Sensing is weak. I was walk testing it last night and it really starts to have trouble triggering outside 30-35 feet. App is easy to use. Pics are slow to get to the app. It’s weird, when you do a manual test picture in setup mode it will hit the app in 20-25 seconds. When in on mode it’ll take anywhere from 5-15 minutes to deliver a picture. Honestly that makes no sense to me. Pictures it sends are low res, but ok. You cannot request the “HD” version. In burst mode 2 to 5 pictures it sends the second picture only. Data plan is $5/month for 250 pics, $8/month for 500 pics, $13/month for unlimited. Additional camera added on unlimited plans is $12/camera so no real benefit like adding cameras with Covert.

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hogman$ · 07-17-2020, 10:33 AM

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Roger that. Im going to PM you if you dont mind? I have a few more questions.

Not a problem

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dope hunter · 07-20-2020, 08:58 PM

Anyone got theirs yet? I have a ATT model coming and it should be here on Thursday.

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wes122984 · 07-20-2020, 09:27 PM

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Anyone got theirs yet? I have a ATT model coming and it should be here on Thursday.

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Got mine today . Set it up and just put it on the front porch. I really like it so far. Pics come in really quick and look great.

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Froggy · 07-20-2020, 09:35 PM

I'm looking for one online now. Seems they are out of stock everywhere. I found some on Bowhunting Outlet.com that can be pre-ordered and are due to be available on 7/24 for $108.

https://www.bowhuntingoutlet.com/cam...BoCr3sQAvD_BwE

wes122984 · 07-20-2020, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Froggy

I'm looking for one online now. Seems they are out of stock everywhere. I found some on Bowhunting Outlet.com that can be pre-ordered and are due to be available on 7/24 for $108.

https://www.bowhuntingoutlet.com/cam...BoCr3sQAvD_BwE

Still showing available on Scheels. Got it in 2 days. Ordered 3.

Herd360 also has them.

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dope hunter · 07-20-2020, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wes122984

Got mine today . Set it up and just put it on the front porch. I really like it so far. Pics come in really quick and look great.

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Post some pics if you can

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Whale · 07-20-2020, 10:07 PM

Seems to be sold out everywhere

Froggy · 07-20-2020, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wes122984

Still showing available on Scheels. Got it in 2 days. Ordered 3.

Herd360 also has them.

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Thanks. I couldn't find the AT&T model.

Grayson · 07-20-2020, 10:34 PM

Mine should be in tomorrow.

Bish · 07-21-2020, 04:25 PM

Got mine in , and even at 64 I was able to figure it out and setup!!

God Bless
Bish

bowaddict40 · 07-21-2020, 04:45 PM

Mine are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Bought the cord for the external battery from amazon and solar panel at academy. Im ready to go. Taking it to set them up on Saturday.

Jbguide · 07-21-2020, 04:58 PM

Has anybody tried one in Mexico yet?

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FireNguns · 07-22-2020, 08:28 AM

Set my att version up yesterday. Super easy and works great. Got 16 pictures already of does at night. Excellent picture quality.
Will order more when I can find in stock.

Fishndude · 07-22-2020, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Roscoe

It’s a Snyper camera rebranded for Tactacam.

This thread won’t end well

Roscoe · 07-23-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishndude

This thread won’t end well

Maybe

I think it’s probably priced about right. It’s a very “Base level” cell camera. Which will be fine for many users. The questions will be for that price will the components be of a quality that they hold up? When the number of cameras in the woods ramps up, will they have the infrastructure to support it? And when trouble arises, and it does for every cellular camera company, can they provide the support needed.

I just put mine out at deer camp yesterday. It doesn’t appear to have any automated mechanism where it checks in every day to let you know its alive and well. There’s no timelapse setting where you could get it to send you a few pictures a day. There is an sms control setting of Daily or Instant. I think when on instant it allows you to instantly make settings changes. It seems like that would be the avenue to request an instant picture but that’s not available. Mine is out on a trail. It hasn’t sent any pics or communicated since yesterday, so I can only assume every thing is ok.

I think the picture quality is pretty good for the price. I had it on my driveway for a week. I couldn’t read license plates numbers at 30 feet like I can with other cell cams, but not everybody cares about higher clarity pictures.

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wes122984 · 07-23-2020, 09:15 PM

Hopefully the come out with some more features soon. I have 2 out and 1 more on the way. I do like the home page on the app kind of like a news feed for all your cameras.

Pros: cheap, easiest so far to set up, nice app design.

Cons: lacking some features like roscoe described as well as being able to share access to cam etc. most of that is software upgrades that can come down the road.

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Roscoe · 07-23-2020, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wes122984

Cons: lacking some features like roscoe described as well as being able to share access to cam etc. most of that is software upgrades that can come down the road.

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You can have the app on multiple devices, so if you don’t mind people having full access to your camera they can DL app and use your log in.

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Grayson · 07-23-2020, 11:10 PM

On Facebook they said they’re working on an app update they’re hoping to release by the end of the month.

bowaddict40 · 07-25-2020, 06:52 PM

Well I got mine set up and put out today along with the solar panel and battery box.

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Roscoe · 07-25-2020, 10:54 PM

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Well I got mine set up and put out today along with the solar panel and battery box.

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That’s a good looking setup!

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cantexduck · 07-25-2020, 11:02 PM

What battery pack is that ?

Whale · 07-25-2020, 11:33 PM

Cabela's in Allen has a few, in store only.

bowaddict40 · 07-26-2020, 12:46 AM

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That’s a good looking setup!
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Thank you sir.

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Originally Posted by cantexduck

What battery pack is that ?

If you are talking about the one I posted, I just put a bunch of parts together. The box is from BPS, battery and solar panel are from Academy, then I just got some U-bolts from Home Depot. Put it all on some wood I had in the garage and viola. I did run the external battery cable for the camera down inside the metal cable protector that was on the solar panel.

Abcdj · 07-26-2020, 11:11 PM

Any updates on these with ATT?
How long do the batteries last?

07-01-2020, 12:19 PM	#1
wes122984 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Plano, TX Hunt In: Coalgate & Atoka, OK	Reveal Tacticam Anyone else gonna be trying this new cam? I got an att on preorder. Cell cam from reputable company under $120 with plans as little as $5 /m Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

07-16-2020, 10:42 PM	#26
Roscoe Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Penelope, TX Hunt In: Coryell, Hill, Kimble, Navarro Counties	Reveal Tacticam I’ve had one for a few days. It’s a Snyper camera rebranded for Tactacam. I think the pics are pretty good day and night. Flash is more old school “brake light” IR. It is very visible if your looking at the camera when it fires. More so than any other cell cam Ive used. Sensing is weak. I was walk testing it last night and it really starts to have trouble triggering outside 30-35 feet. App is easy to use. Pics are slow to get to the app. It’s weird, when you do a manual test picture in setup mode it will hit the app in 20-25 seconds. When in on mode it’ll take anywhere from 5-15 minutes to deliver a picture. Honestly that makes no sense to me. Pictures it sends are low res, but ok. You cannot request the “HD” version. In burst mode 2 to 5 pictures it sends the second picture only. Data plan is $5/month for 250 pics, $8/month for 500 pics, $13/month for unlimited. Additional camera added on unlimited plans is $12/camera so no real benefit like adding cameras with Covert. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

07-21-2020, 04:58 PM	#38
Jbguide Six Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Hunt In: Mexico	Reveal Tacticam Has anybody tried one in Mexico yet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Jbguide; 07-21-2020 at 05:00 PM.

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07-16-2020, 03:37 PM	#3
LouisianaExpat Spike Join Date: Jul 2020	Any update on these cameras? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-16-2020, 03:40 PM	#4
bowaddict40 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Hunt In: Navarro County	Nope in the long run my Spartan is cheaper. Im not sure where you are going to put it and only get 250 a month. I get closer to 2000-2500 per month.

07-16-2020, 03:56 PM	#7
bowaddict40 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Hunt In: Navarro County	Let me know how you like it. Maybe I will try one.

07-16-2020, 04:05 PM	#8
DamonJ Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NRH, TX Hunt In: McMullen County	Got one on order If it works out well I will add another...

07-16-2020, 04:19 PM	#9
SabreKiller Pope & Young Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerrville, Texas Hunt In: Terrell and Val Verde County	I was looking at these as well. I saw a Verizon version somewhere on the internet today for $99.

07-16-2020, 05:04 PM	#11
hogman$ Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seminole Hunt In: West texas	Liking mine so far Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-16-2020, 05:42 PM	#14
tward1604 Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Fort Worth, TX Hunt In: wherever I can	Waiting for mine to get here too.

07-16-2020, 06:09 PM	#18
Grayson Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: North Texas	Had to cancel my first order. AT&T versions came out later than Verizon and I wasn't willing to wait until mid August. I re-ordered from Scheel's and they should be here next week. The reviews online so far have been strong.

07-16-2020, 06:49 PM	#19
wes122984 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Plano, TX Hunt In: Coalgate & Atoka, OK	They are on Amazon now also . Looks like everyone got them earlier than expected. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CL3KC35..._jDneFbSPP6WQW Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk

07-16-2020, 07:29 PM	#20
Fajkus7 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Conroe, TX Hunt In: Conroe, Doss	I have a few questions about cell cams. I want to put one in a spot that has limited service. Verizon works better down there but is still minimal to none on a cell phone. Is it worth me getting any of the cell cams or would it be a waste of time and money trying to get one of these to work?

07-16-2020, 08:56 PM	#25
FireNguns Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lindsay Hunt In: Grayson, Montague, Wise	Just ordered the ATT version on amazon. Will give it a shot. Have been running the cuddelink for a year now and really like them. Up to 24 cameras on an unlimited plan for $180 a year. Only down side is no live view.

07-20-2020, 08:58 PM	#28
dope hunter Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sherman, TX Hunt In: Throckmorton	Anyone got theirs yet? I have a ATT model coming and it should be here on Thursday. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

07-20-2020, 09:35 PM	#30
Froggy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Decatur, Texas Hunt In: Wise/Montague/Public land	I'm looking for one online now. Seems they are out of stock everywhere. I found some on Bowhunting Outlet.com that can be pre-ordered and are due to be available on 7/24 for $108. https://www.bowhuntingoutlet.com/cam...BoCr3sQAvD_BwE

07-20-2020, 10:07 PM	#33
Whale Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grayson Co. Hunt In: Grayson & Red River Co.	Seems to be sold out everywhere

07-20-2020, 10:34 PM	#35
Grayson Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: North Texas	Mine should be in tomorrow.

07-21-2020, 04:25 PM	#36
Bish Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherman, Texas	Got mine in , and even at 64 I was able to figure it out and setup!! God Bless Bish

07-21-2020, 04:45 PM	#37
bowaddict40 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Hunt In: Navarro County	Mine are supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Bought the cord for the external battery from amazon and solar panel at academy. Im ready to go. Taking it to set them up on Saturday.

07-22-2020, 08:28 AM	#39
FireNguns Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lindsay Hunt In: Grayson, Montague, Wise	Set my att version up yesterday. Super easy and works great. Got 16 pictures already of does at night. Excellent picture quality. Will order more when I can find in stock.

07-23-2020, 09:15 PM	#42
wes122984 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Plano, TX Hunt In: Coalgate & Atoka, OK	Hopefully the come out with some more features soon. I have 2 out and 1 more on the way. I do like the home page on the app kind of like a news feed for all your cameras. Pros: cheap, easiest so far to set up, nice app design. Cons: lacking some features like roscoe described as well as being able to share access to cam etc. most of that is software upgrades that can come down the road. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-23-2020, 11:10 PM	#44
Grayson Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Texas Hunt In: North Texas	On Facebook they said they’re working on an app update they’re hoping to release by the end of the month.

07-25-2020, 06:52 PM	#45
bowaddict40 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Hunt In: Navarro County	Well I got mine set up and put out today along with the solar panel and battery box. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-25-2020, 11:02 PM	#47
cantexduck Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florence,Texas/ Willamson Hunt In: all over central Texas	What battery pack is that ?

07-25-2020, 11:33 PM	#48
Whale Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grayson Co. Hunt In: Grayson & Red River Co.	Cabela's in Allen has a few, in store only.

07-26-2020, 11:11 PM	#50
Abcdj Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Parts Unknown Hunt In: A warm enclosed blind	Any updates on these with ATT? How long do the batteries last?