Alpha

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...

For troubleshooting purposes, secondhand sales, or simply clearing your tracks and dog list before a new season, you may find the need to perform a factory reset on your Garmin Alpha 300/300i or Garmin Alpha 200/200i handheld. This can be done easily with a simple button sequence. With the handheld powered OFF, press and hold the top and bottom buttons on...

Imagine that you're new to the world of dog tracking. Or maybe you're in the market for a new system and it's been awhile since you've needed to shop for new gear. Perhaps you just won a TT15X collar in a raffle and while it pairs to your old Astro, you can't make use of its training functions, and you're...

If you ever have an issue with one of your Garmin devices, one of the first things the Double U team is going to ask is "Is your device updated?" If you're not sure, it's always good practice to check your device for an update via Garmin Express or Garmin Webupdater. For devices such as the Alpha 200/200i, Alpha 10...

This master reset should work for the following Garmin GPS Collars: Garmin Alpha TT10 Garmin TT15/TT15X Track and Train Collar Garmin T5/T5X Tracking Collar If the Garmin GPS collar is failing to operate as expected, corrupt data may be the cause. Performing a master reset will return the collar to factory settings and clear data resolving issues caused by corrupt...

Many of our customers hunt with others in clubs or organizations, and when a new Garmin handheld hits the market, there is always the issue of if and when to switch over to the newer model. Previously, Astro 320 dog trackers ran on a 10-dog capacity software platform making them incompatible with the Alpha 100's 20-dog platform; many groups were...

When you call Double U with a broken Garmin item, the first thing we'll ask for is its serial number. Using this, we can check the item's purchase date and warranty status, or if out of warranty give a customer discount if the item was purchased from us. On Alpha handhelds, this will be located under the battery. The serial...

It may very well be. The Garmin Alpha 10 is a lightweight, handy device that can track your dogs (and you) at a glance without breaking the bank. Perfect for those who are just beginning with the sport, or a seasoned veteran, the Alpha 10 is an inexpensive, easy-to-use device to help get your feet wet without sacrificing quality, and...

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...