Garmin Alpha Help & Troubleshooting

Whether you're backing up your Alpha 300 or 300i, or just transferring your personal settings, dogs or way points to your new handheld; the Garmin Alpha 300/300i has the new backup and restore features along with the ability to quickly transfer data between Alpha 300's. There are 3 ways to backup, restore, or transfer data between your Alpha 300 or...

 A common troubleshooting question we receive is "How do I get rid of the  Pink or Purple line on my handheld's map screen?" The "Pink or Purple " line is to help guide you to a location. Often this happens by mistake, but it can certainly be frustrating when it pops up in the middle of a hunt. Removing...

BasecCamp is a handy program you can use to transfer and view data, as well as track dogs live on a Windows-based tablet.

Sometimes a DriveTrack just doesn't cut it for some houndsmen. There are many hunters out there that prefer a larger in-vehicle screen, or have spectators in the truck with them that enjoy watching the race. In our field tests, connectivity is much better with a DriveTrack 71, but for users wishing to take advantage of the Astro and Alpha units...

The DC50 collar has been discontinued by Garmin and is now only available used. However many houndsmen, especially those hunting with a buddy or in a group with mixed systems, still have fully functioning DC50 collars they would like to continue using in the field. Officially, DC50 units are considered incompatible with Alpha 100 and Alpha 200i handhelds as they...

Many issues with Garmin products can be troubleshot with software updates. Click here to find out if you're up-to-date,

Dog tracking technology has progressed miles in just a few short years. Houndsmen raised with simple radio tracking antennas and jury-rigged shock systems are now using advanced software interfaces and satellite tracking, designed in Silicon Valley by people with degrees in subjects we can't even pronounce. But houndsmen are still always on the lookout for ways to enhance their experience...

The DC50 collar has been discontinued by Garmin and is now only available used. However many houndsmen, especially those hunting with a buddy or in a group with mixed systems, still have fully functioning DC50 collars they would like to continue using in the field. Officially, DC50 units are considered incompatible with Alpha 100 and Alpha 200i handhelds as they...

When hunting with a group or in a club, you may find yourself in a massive group of other hunters' dogs hunting a smaller area. Many Garmin devices operating in a single location can cause interference and inhibit optimum tracking if not addressed. If you listen to our podcast, you may have heard Buddy and Jason discussing this in one...

Garmin is known worldwide as a leader in making durable, reliable electronics for sportsmen. Dealing in Golf, Aviation, and Marine devices as well as outdoor gear, Garmin knows their users normally treat their toys with delicate care. But as anyone in their Dog Tracking division will tell you, no customers are tougher on equipment than your dogs. Even the houndsman...