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    Tracking collars...

    Posted by Al Faze on 9/2/2021, 11:13 am

    Hi all... my old Astro 220 system is on its last legs, looking for recommendations on a new collar... any suggestions appreciated...

    Thanks,
    Al Faze

      Re: Tracking collars...

      Posted by mlareau on 9/5/2021, 4:39 pm, in reply to "Tracking collars..."
      Mike Lareau

      Al, I'm considering the Garmin Alpha 200i. It's pricey but works with my existing T5 mini collar.
      I like the programmability and the fact that you can see the truck on the dog compass screen.
      The emergency satellite functionality (that you can buy on a monthly basis) might also be handy when going solo in remote areas.
      Alpha 200i

        Re: Tracking collars...

        Posted by Doze on 9/7/2021, 8:40 am, in reply to "Re: Tracking collars..."

        Last year grouse hunting in remote area of the UP in Michigan my hunting partner collapsed when we were just 1/2 mile in the thick stuff. For me to drag him out would have made 2 guys in dire need. When I got the alpha 200i it was the first thing I did…installed the emergency sos program.
        The handheld is very easy to use and read also.

        Re: Tracking collars...

        Posted by Paul Tutro on 9/5/2021, 3:26 pm, in reply to "Tracking collars..."

        Hay Al. I in the same boat as you with the 220. I'm gonna go with the 430 also

          Re: Tracking collars...

          Posted by birddawgger on 9/3/2021, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Tracking collars..."
          Ken Delong

          al...

          i am with Mike I use a 430....like it.
          Pro 550 as well---very nice....

            Re: Tracking collars...

            Posted by Mike Siegel on 9/3/2021, 5:15 pm, in reply to "Tracking collars..."

            Al: I still have my original 220 but recently bought the 430 and like it very much. Not much new to learn.
            Stay safe; have fun.
            Mike

            Mike Siegel

              Re: Tracking collars...

              Posted by GMS on 9/3/2021, 1:50 pm, in reply to "Tracking collars..."
              Gardner Stoker

              Al - I don't trial anymore since my hearing is shot. I spent $6000 for siemens hearing aids but the provider can't seem to tune them to hear a bell even though I specified that's all I was interested in. I have 220s, 320s but I bought a pro 550 and it's a life saver! I still train dogs all the time and hunt and it really saved the sport for me. Gardner

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