Garmin Alpha® 50
- Dimensions (cm): 4.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
- Screen size (cm): 4.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
- Screen density (pixels): 303 x 230
- Battery type: rechargeable, lithium-ion
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Dimensions (cm) 4.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
- Screen size (cm) 4.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
- Screen density (pixels) 303 x 230
- Battery type rechargeable, lithium-ion
- Water resistance IPX7
Track up to 20 dogs1 at times, with a range of up to 9 miles with the Garmin T 5x collar. The 2.5-second update frequency provides faster location tracking when dogs are on the go. GPS/GLONASS reception provides better satellite tracking in difficult conditions than a single GPS. Comes with preloaded TOPO U.S 100k mapping and a free 1-year subscription to aerial satellite imagery; compatible with Garmin HuntView maps. Hunting metrics data helps you analyze hunting patterns and the behavior of your dogs; view the distance traveled, travel time, and more. With faster 2.5-second location updates and the ability to track up to 20 dogs1, the Astro 430 is a portable dog tracking center. Intuitive and easy to use, the Astro 430 laptop computer features a bright 2.6-inch color display with Topo U.S. pre-installed. 100k display, optional built-in battery and hunting metrics data that will help analyze your dog tracking habits in the field so you can learn how to train more effectively.Using a Garmin T 5x device (sold separately) to transmit the location of each dog, as is often the case, every 2.5 seconds, the Astro 430 allows you to quickly track their trail — even when they are running. On the bright and clear Astro display, you can see your dog's current location and a trace of where he has been. You can also switch to the dog track page to view the compass indicating your dog's location. To help keep the big picture in view when tracking multiple dogs, it's easy to automatically scale the map page so that all dogs can be visible on the display at any time. Dogs that are too far away to fit on the current map zoom scale can be recorded in the display margins in the direction of the dog's location. To reduce the visual clutter on the map, you can switch between “show everything”, “show something” and “show nothing” – choosing the duration of viewing each dog's track on the display. You can also share the dog track code so that another person can view your dog's location on their unit's map using a dog tracking compass. In addition, by sharing the dog control code, you can allow another person to set up and control the device on your dog's collar.Download your laptop with basic software to turn it into a field control center for tracking multiple dogs (equipped with 5x. View GPS information in real time on your computer's large display, making it ideal for dog search and rescue teams. And because it supports GPS/GLONASS, you will keep track even if the internet and cellular service is unavailable.