I've never used or been with anyone using an electronic caller before, and don't know why one would want to carry one when you can have a selection of several calls around your neck to do the same thing. Although, as coyote seeker said, using it for howling might work as a group howler better. Using hand calls is simple. You don't have to worry about sounding just perfect. On the contrary, I've called coyotes with no less than 10 guys and not a one of us sound the same, even using the same call. Also, using a hand call allows you to sort of "control" the movement of the coyote. And when the coyote gets close enough to hear it, the lip squeek works very well to bring him into close range and the a simply mouth bark by you can freeze a running coyote in his tracks for a standing shot. Two things the e caller can't do. I prefer open reed calls, 'cause I can vary the pitch and volume, I use new calls by Verminator, also like Tally-Ho, and the pee-wee call by Carlton. Have open reed howlers, two favorites are made of cow horn. Wood or plastic, doesn't matter!