Garmin Alpha 300/300i 200/200i Product Support Page

The Alpha 200i has a 250-device capacity for other Garmin handheld devices and collars. As such, you are able to track other hunters and their dogs simultaneously in the field, and send and receive messages via InReach or MURS. There are a couple of ways to add a contact. MURS/VHF/ANT+: You can add a contact by entering the device into...

Sometimes adding a new TT15 collar or handheld to your tracked devices can cause interference with your own handheld's transmission. The best way to avoid this is to allow your Garmin unit to pick a Contact ID for your device that does not conflict with the ID of any other devices transmitting in the area. You can find your contact...

 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...

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...

In addition to the Garmin Alpha 200i, Garmin has recently released the Alpha 200 dog tracking handheld. While these two are essentially the same product, there are a few key differences consumers should be aware of prior to purchase. InReach vs. Non-InReach While the Garmin Alpha 200 dog tracker has many of the same functions as the Garmin Alpha 200i...

Considering recent worldwide shipping and manufacturing backlogs with some items stretching out months at a time, many hunters with smaller or younger dogs are left wondering what their options are. Here are some of the FAQs we get when customers inquire about the full-sized T5 and TT15 collar vs. the T5 and TT15 mini: Q: "If TT15 minis are unavailable...

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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...