The Alpha 200 Plus and Alpha 200i are part of Garmin’s  advanced dog tracking and training systems, both designed specifically for hunters. While they share many features in common, the Alpha 200i includes additional technology that sets it apart.

The Alpha 200 Plus is an advanced GPS tracking and training system that lets you monitor up to 20 dogs from up to 9 miles (depending on dog device) on a 3.5" display with a 2.5-second update rate. The system features a sunlight-readable 3.5" capacitive touchscreen display and a button-operated, dog-focused design for quick, minor adjustments. It includes premium navigation tools such as preloaded TopoActive maps with Outdoor Maps+ integration, built-in 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, USB-C charging port, up to 55 hours of battery life, and expanded memory that stores up to 250 dogs.

Meanwhile, the Alpha 200i shares similar core tracking, training, and navigation capabilities, but adds inReach® satellite technology. This advanced technology allows you to send text messages anywhere using satellite, check the weather anywhere without any cell or internet service, and includes an SOS button that alerts emergency services of your location with a press of a button. With the Alpha 200i you also get customizable training options (with compatible Garmin Track and Train collars), federal public land boundaries, and hunt timer function alongside the inReach features (active satellite subscription required for inReach only).

In conclusion, both the Alpha 200 Plus and Alpha 200i are highly advanced dog tracking and training systems that offer hunters a range of powerful tools. The Alpha 200 Plus delivers the latest performance and battery upgrades for hunters who don’t need satellite communication, while the Alpha 200i remains a solid choice for those who demand full off-grid two-way messaging and SOS capability.

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In Box Items/Accessories

• Alpha® 200i handheld with rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
• Belt Clip
• AC Adapter
• microUSB cable
• Documentation

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Alpha 200i ONLY

• Built in Inreach (Requires Subscription)
  • Send Text messaging anywhere using Satellite with no cell phone coverage)
  • Check Weather anywhere without any cell or internet service
  • SOS button, Alert emergency services your location with a Press of a button.

The Alpha 200i dog tracking and training system lets you monitor up to 20 dogs from up to 9 miles (depending on dog device) on a 3.5" display with a 2.5-second update rate. Easily control training functions by using the button-operated, dog-focused design. You’ll also have access to premium Garmin navigation features, such as preloaded TopoActive maps, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery with direct-to-device downloads, built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter.

• Large 3.5" Display with Six-Button Design: The system features a sunlight-readable 3.5" capacitive touchscreen display and a button-operated, dog-focused design for quick, minor adjustments.

• Track your pack: Monitor up to 20 dogs from up to 9 miles (depending on dog device) with a 2.5-second update rated.

• Dog List and Group Management: Dog list and group management let syou keep inactive dogs in the system for easier setup.

• Mutli-GNSS Support: Access mulitiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS and Galileo) to track your pack with greater accuracy than GPS alone.

• Topoactive Maps: Our preloaded TopoActive mapping provides detailed views of terrain contours, topographic elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes and geographical points.

• Birdseye Direct: Download Birdseye Satellite Imagery directly to the handheld for better-than-real-life viewes of your route, trailheads, clearings, and more.

• Navigation Sensors: A barometric altimeter helps you accurately monitor ascent and descent as well as see short-term trends in air pressure, and the built-in tilt-compesated 3-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing -- whether you're moving or not.

• Training Options (with compatible Garmin Track and Train collars): When paird with compatible tracking and training collars, you will have access to 18 levels of continuous and momentary stimulation plus vibration and adjustable tones.

• Federal Public Land Boundaries: Optional display of federal public land boundaries on topographical maps shows Bureau of Land Management, national parks and wilderness so you know that you're venturing where you're supposed to be.

• Hunt Timer Function: Use the convenient stopwatch with countown feature to time up to four dogs at once during hunting competitions or field trials; get quick access to the timer with the new user-configurable buttons.

• Pro View Compass: The pro view compass mode gives you simple, at-a-glance tracking that shows which direction and how far away your dogs are, plus you will see when a dog is "Treed" or "On Point."

• Garmin Explore App: Pair with the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone to see real-time dog tracking information, save collections of dog tracks and replay tracks to see exactly what happened during your hunt.

• Additional Mapping: The microSD card slot allows you to load more mapping options, such as TOPO U.S. 24K and Garmin Huntview Plus maps (sold separately)

• Garmin Ecosystem: Track your pack from the road, your wrist and other ways, thanks to wireless connectivity with compatible Garmin devices, such as the Garmin DriveTrack 71 GPS Navigator, fenix 6 GPS watches, and more.

• Dog Tracking Widget: Pair your Alpha 200 with a compatible Garmin watch, and see the information from an active dog track in the Dog Tracking widget on your watch.

• Backward Compatible: Backward compatible so you can keep your existing collars and other Alpha compatible devices; transfer location data between compatible Garmin devices.

• Long-Lasting Battery: Replaceable battery lasts up to 20 hours.