The Boondock Echo transformed the way people interact with their two-way radio or scanner. Designed for makers, hobbyists, and professionals alike, this barebones edition gives you direct access to the PCB assemblies (PCBAs) behind our flagship communication platform -ready to integrate into your next project. And it ships anywhere in the world!

With AI-backed transcription, keyword automation, and real-time translation, the Boondock Echo is more than just a radio interface - it’s a bridge between radio traffic and the digital world.

What You Get

The Barebones Boondock Echo includes the pre-assembled PCBs you need to:

• Receive audio from any scanner
• Transmit and receive audio from any DigiRig-compatible two-way radio (with an accessory cable that is not included)

            You can also print your own enclosure using the free 3D case files on GitHub, or design your own custom housing to suit your build.

Key Features:

• AI-Backed Transcription

Cuts through static, sirens, and noise to isolate speech and keywords in real time.

• Real-Time Translation

           Translate radio traffic instantly across 20+ languages—ideal for international monitoring or cross-cultural response teams.

• Keyword Automation

           Define custom keywords, then trigger automatic actions like sending an email, SMS, or IFTTT command the moment they’re spoken.

• Audio Backup & Archiving

           Save recordings locally, on your desktop, or in the cloud for analysis, training, or compliance.

Why Barebones?

This edition is built for makers, hackers, and experimenters who want to integrate Echo’s capabilities into their own projects, cases, and workflows. It’s rugged, radio-ready, and sync-smart—crafted with purpose, but open for your creativity.

Other Resources:

Boondock Echo is an open-source project. You’ll find all the design files in our GitHub is modify and make it your own

Join us on Discord to ask questions and interact with other Boondock Users.

Package Includes:

• 1x Makerfabs Boondock Echo Barebones Edition