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Garmin T5X Add-On GPS Tracking Collar for ASTRO 430

  • Longer run times -- up to 80 hours of battery life!
  • Easier software updates with Garmin Express
  • Also compatible with ALPHA and PRO 550+ handhelds (tracking only)

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    AKC Competition Approved:

    The AKC Performance Events Department has approved the Garmin T5X collar for use in pointing breed field trials and hunting tests.



    T5X Collar Features:

  • Up to 80 hours of battery life
  • Update your device via Garmin Express software
  • Remotely activated Sleep Mode further extends battery life (only with Alpha handhelds)
  • Waterproof (1 ATM -- 10 meters)
  • Top-mounted, high-sensitivity GPS / GLONASS receiver gives better signal reception than GPS alone
  • Remotely activated LED light beacons for low light conditions
  • User-replaceable 1" collar strap fits neck sizes between 13" and 22"
  • Braided steel collar antenna takes all the abuse a hunting dog can give it
  • USB port on collar for software updates and exporting additional GPS dog data


  • T5X Specifications:

  • Weight: 9.3 oz. with collar strap and antenna
  • Height: 1.75 in.
  • Width: 3.5 in.
  • Depth: 1.85 in.


  • T5X Collar Compatibility:

  • ASTRO 430
  • ALPHA 200i / 200 / 100 / 10 (tracking function only)
  • PRO 550 PLUS (tracking function only)
  • NOT compatible with Astro 320 or 220 Handhelds


  • T5X Comes With:

  • 22 1/2" steel braided antenna (installed on collar)
  • 18 1/2" steel braided antenna
  • AC charging adapter
  • Car charging adapter
  • Charging/USB cable with integrated charging clip


  • Not available to Canadian addresses. This product is approved for use in the US only. Collar to handheld radio communication may be disabled in Europe and other prohibited areas.




    Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing

    Please read all steps before starting.

    1. If the dog collar device is on, turn off the dog collar device.

    2. Hold the power key on the dog collar device until the device emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then release the power button. The status LED flashes rapidly in green. The dog collar device is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device.

    3. On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog.

    4. Select an option:
  • If you are near the dog collar device, select Pair Collar, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • To pair a dog collar device by receiving the information from another handheld device, select Receive from Handheld.

    NOTE: To successfully pair the device, the other handheld device must be wirelessly sharing the dog collar device information.

    5. After successfully adding the dog collar device, enter the name of the dog, and select Checkmark.






    owners-manualOwner's Manual for Garmin T5X ASTRO 430 Add-on Collar



    Steve Says: Garmin T5X ASTRO 430 Add-on Collar

    The Garmin "X" Collars

    The TT15X is a track and train collar while the T5X is tracking only. Both collars are compatible with the Astro 430, all four Alpha handhelds, and the PRO 550 Plus. They can be tracked from multiple handhelds at the same time and can be run at the same time as TT10, TT15, and T5 collars.

    Please note that Garmin's "X" collars are NOT compatible with the Astro 320 or 220.

    The "X" collars have the same physical design as Garmin's regular size collars, but with several upgraded features:

  • Longer Battery Life -- up to 80 hours of run time using the 2.5 second update rate
  • Garmin Express Update Option -- you can update your "X" collar's software with Garmin Express
  • Sleep Mode -- you can put your "X" collar into sleep mode using Alpha handhelds, extending battery life even longer
  • Collar "About" Screen -- on Alpha 200i and 200 handhelds, you can check your "X" collar's software version




  • Extended Battery Life

    The biggest improvement on these collars is longer battery life.

    Every time we talk with Garmin, battery life is a topic. With the "X" collars they have drastically increased battery life and added options to stretch it out even longer if needed.

    We are seeing between 60 and 80 hours of run time off a single charge with a 2.5-second update rate. Setting your collar on a 5 or 10-second update rate will push it past 80 hours, and a 2-minute update rate will give you over 130 hours.

    This will be especially helpful for folks with big running dogs or in lost dog situations. An "X" collar set in Rescue Mode drops down to a 2-minute update rate when the battery reaches less than 25% capacity, giving you the maximum possible time to locate a lost dog. More battery life = more time.

    There are few things more useless than a tracking collar with a dead battery.

    Keep in mind that this extended battery life option doesn't change my take on charging your collars.

    I still recommend that you charge them after every use.

    I want you to have the maximum battery life available if you need it. The only way to make that happen is to charge your system before each use. Also, keep in mind there has not been a change in the handheld batteries, so you will still need to charge them pretty much every night anyway.

    Updating Your Collars with Garmin Express

    With the "X" collars, you can now update both your collars and your handheld with Garmin Express.

    This eliminates the need to have multiple programs installed to keep your system up-to-date. I prefer Garmin Express for several reasons, but not being able to update everything from one program has been a hassle. Now every new dog tracking product can be updated using Garmin Express.

    Sleep Mode

    The "X" collars have a Sleep Mode option just like the Garmin MINI collars.

    Sleep Mode allows you the option of using your Alpha handheld to shut off both radios in the collar (GPS and handheld communication), significantly extending battery life. The collar searches every few seconds for a turn-on signal. Once you give the signal from your handheld, the radios turn back on and the collar returns to normal communication mode.

    Note that you must be within range to activate the collar.

    This is a specialized feature that really isn't going to be used by most of our customers. It's designed for situations where either you can't get to a dog in time to pick him up and are forced to leave him out overnight, or you are intentionally leaving him out and want to preserve battery life.

    We have a few folks that like to leave their collars on their dogs all day while hunting, even when moving around in their vehicle, and Sleep Mode lets them conserve run time. I'm not sure if it's still necessary with the longer battery life, but the option is there.

    Folks with livestock protection dogs will like the Sleep Mode feature. It will give you extra-long battery life while still keeping up with the location of your dogs.

    "About" Screen

    The "X" collars give you the ability to view your collar software data on your Alpha 200i or Alpha 200 handheld.

    This means you can check the software version from your handheld without the use of a computer. Not a giant deal, but it's a feature that we had back in the Astro 320 / 220 days, and it's nice to see its return.



    I'm extremely pleased with these new collars.

    We always want more range, longer battery life, and more durability from our tracking collars.

    While we only get one of the big three updated here, it's an important update -- perhaps the most important -- and it will make finding lost dogs easier.







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    Customer Reviews

     
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    100% Recommend this product (4 of 4 responses)
    By Stacey
    Coeurd
    Garmin collar
    February 28, 2024
    I love my Garmin collars. They have been lifesaving in being able to track my dog for hours and know exactly where he is. I know if he's getting too far away or too close to a road. The system is easy to use and 100% accurate. I am currently traveling in my RV and my dogs roam in wilderness areas. I have total peace of mind knowing I don't need cell service to operate the collar. Gun Dog Supply has everything we need!
    Pros
    • Long battery life, easy to use, doesn
    Cons
    • None!
    By Todd O.
    Buffalo MN
    Garmin T5X
    March 29, 2023
    Great collar, easy to use
    By April
    AL
    GDS
    December 27, 2022
    Great customer service and fast shipping!!
    By KONRAD
    Hawaii Island
    T5X collar
    December 8, 2022
    T5X collar is great for hunting HOG'S WITH DOG'S HERE IN HAWAII'S THICK FOREST.
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