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What's New in the Garmin ALPHA 300 + T20 Combo
Alpha 300 Handheld:
Improved Screen -- see more map detail with brighter colors
Better Handheld Battery -- 3X the battery life of the Alpha 200 series
Better Charging -- uses more durable USB-C cable instead of micro-USB
Outdoor Maps+ Compatible -- use with Garmin's map subscription service
Improved Menu Interface -- easier to use than older models
Channel View -- see what open collar channels are available in your area
T20 Tracking Only Collar:
Dynamic Tracking -- auto-adjusts update rate based on dog activity, extending collar battery life to approx. 68 hours
Multi-Colored LED Running Lights -- identify your dogs in the dark with 7 different colors to choose from
Field-Replaceable Flex Band -- if the connector between the collar and GPS antenna gets damaged you can now replace it yourself
Multi-Colored Collar Status Indicator -- know at a glance the status of your T20 collars
One Size Fits Most -- slightly larger than the T5 MINI, the T20 can be comfortably worn by small and large dogs alike
Automatic Software Updates -- handheld and collars auto-update to the latest software when charging and connected to WiFi
Hunt More Productively, Efficiently, and Safely:
Quick-charge batteries with a long run time mean more hunting, more training, and less charging
Track your friends' Alpha handhelds in the field
Top-mounted, high-sensitivity GPS / Galileo receiver for increased signal reception
Rescue Mode preserves battery life so you can find lost dogs
Emergency Alert lets you send your dog's last known location and an alert message to other Alpha users in the area
Know Where Your Dog Is, Where He's Heading, and What He's Doing:
Track up to 20 dogs or other Alpha handhelds
The Compass Screen shows your dogs' direction, distance, and speed
The Map Screen lets you see your dogs' trails on the TOPO map
See if your dog is approaching a highway or property line
See if your dog is out of gun range
See if your dog is running too big BEFORE he gets too far out
Up to 2.5-second dog status update rate
Know when your dog is on point or has treed with Pointing and Treeing Alerts
Preloaded TopoActive map features not just major highways and waterways but smaller roads, creeks, and streams
Includes Birdseye Direct (no annual subscription required)
Compatible with Garmin's Outdoor Maps+ subscription service for additional map options
Training with the Alpha 300:
You will have to add a Garmin TT25 collar to use the training functions on the Alpha 300.
Customizable buttons plus touchscreen controls for maximum versatility
Create your own configuration with specific stimulation types and settings for each dog
Access your custom settings immediately -- easier and faster than setting manual controls
Use to train the most stubborn to the most sensitive dogs
Reinforce known commands and stop problem behaviors / break trash
18 levels of continuous and momentary STIM
Non-stimulating vibration and tone functions
Expandable to 20 dogs with additional collars
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.
Improved 3.5" (diagonal) sunlight-readable touchscreen shows more map detail with brighter colors
3X the battery life of the Alpha 200 handheld -- 50+ hours runtime
USB-C port for charging and data transfer via PC or Mac
Sleek, streamlined design
Fully rubberized outer coating with an over-molding
Touchscreen works even when wearing gloves
Meets tough IPX7 waterproof standards
Quad helix GPS / Galileo antenna for improved signal reception
Removable VHF antenna
Barometric altimeter
3-axis compass
16 GB internal memory
WiFi connectivity allows for software auto-updates, easy Birdseye installation, and more
Micro SD card slot (max. 32 GB class 10 or less) for preprogrammed MapSource mapping detail such as US TOPO, Inland Lakes, BlueChart, and City Navigator, or add more memory by installing a blank MicroSD Card
Garmin "backbone" accessory mount plus lanyard attachment point
Power Button Control Screen includes button lock feature
See ambient temperature data by adding the Garmin Tempe (available separately)
Backward compatible so it will work with your existing collars and other Alpha compatible devices
Transfer location data between compatible Garmin devices
Alpha Handheld Specifications:
Dimensions: 2.7" x 6.4" x 1.3" with antenna
Weight: 9.9 oz.
Dog Tracking Features
Updated, easier-to-use menu interface
Channel View lets you see what collar channels are currently available in your area to minimize interference with other users
Compatible with Garmin's Outdoor Maps+ subscription service
Preloaded TopoActive maps
Directly download BirdsEye satellite imagery to your handheld
Map Screen Options let you show or hide Dog Status, Distance, Names, and Offscreen Dogs
Zoom to Map Dogs: automatically see all dogs on your map screen no matter how far they are from you
Dog Trails: choose from Complete History, Partial History, or No Trail History
Dog Set Up Menu with universal dog settings including Update Rates and Dog Types
Dog Alerts: choose tone-only, vibration-only, or tone and vibration
Hunt Metrics: shows each dog's hunting patterns and behaviors so you can keep them healthy and safe
Share your dog info with other Alpha handheld units
Save up to 1,000 waypoints, 50 routes, and 10,000 track points
Compatible with the Garmin Explore app and website for managing tracks, routes, and waypoints, as well as reviewing statistics from the field
GeoFence and Radius alerts
Area calculation feature
Emergency Alert lets you send your dog's last known location and an alert message to other Alpha users in the area
Preset alert messages include:
Help
Are you OK?
I'm coming
Stay there
OK
Yes
No
Come here
Lost dog
Injured dog
Ending hunt
Go on without me
Headed your way
Caution: others nearby
Game spotted
Slow down
Speed up
Nice shot
Remote Training Collar Features
You will have to add a Garmin TT25 collar to use the training functions on the Alpha 300.
Customizable settings let you create your own personal configuration with ideal stimulation types and settings for each dog
3 front + 3 side buttons and touchscreen controls
Train and track up to 20 dogs from one screen
Adjust stimulation levels from any screen
18 levels of continuous STIM
18 levels of momentary STIM
Non-stimulating vibration and tone options
Choose from two stimulation configurations:
Traditional STIM -- 6 levels with each level having a low, medium, and high for a total of 18 levels, replicating the "classic" Tri-Tronics stimulation setup
Linear STIM -- 18 levels that exactly match the low, medium, and high levels used in Garmin / Tri-tronics PRO series collars for those who prefer a slightly faster way to raise and lower levels
Garmin ALPHA 300 + T20 Combo Collar
GPS TRACKING only -- no remote dog training features
Dynamic Tracking auto-adjusts the collar update rate based on your dog's activity (less movement=lower update rate) to extend the battery life to approx. 68 hours on a single charge
Multi-colored remotely activated LED light beacons let you easily ID your dogs in low light conditions with 7 color options: white, yellow, magenta, cyan, green, red, and blue
User-replaceable flex band reduces downtime if your collar gets damaged
Multi-colored collar status indicator
Blue: pairing mode
Yellow: acquiring GPS signal
Green: GPS signal established
Red: low battery
WiFi connectivity allows collar software to auto-update while charging
"One-size-fits-most" collar design can be comfortably worn by both small and large dogs
Remotely activated Sleep Mode further extends battery life (only with Alpha handhelds)
Waterproof (1 ATM -- 10 meters)
Top-mounted, high-sensitivity GPS / Galileo receiver gives better signal reception than GPS alone
User-replaceable 1" collar strap fits neck sizes between 11.5" and 22"
Braided steel collar antenna takes all the abuse a hunting dog can give it
USB-C port on collar for manual software updates via Garmin Express and exporting additional GPS dog data
AKC Competition Approved
The AKC Performance Events Department has approved the Garmin T20 collar for use in pointing breed field trials and hunting tests.
T20 Collar Specifications:
Dimensions: 1.4" H x 3.2" W x 1.8" D
Weight: 8.8 oz. with collar strap and antenna
Garmin ALPHA 300 + T20 Combo Comes With
Alpha 300 handheld with TopoActive Map
Birdseye Direct (no annual subscription required)
T20 GPS dog device
User-replaceable Li-ion rechargeable batteries in collar and handheld
Belt clip
AC adapter
USB-C cable
Collar charging clip
Short and long contact point sets with wrench
5" handheld antenna
RF antenna cap
Braided-steel collar antenna
Owner's manual
1-year Garmin warranty
Up to 20 user-replaceable 1" collar straps (depending on number of collars purchased)
Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red, Green, Yellow, White, Silver, Pink, & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green, Yellow, White, Silver, Pink, & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green (x2), Yellow, White, Silver, Pink, & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green (x2), Yellow (x2), White, Silver, Pink, & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green (x2), Yellow (x2), White (x2), Silver, Pink, & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green (x2), Yellow (x2), White (x2), Silver (x2), Pink, & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green (x2), Yellow (x2), White (x2), Silver (x2), Pink (x2), & Violet
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Blue (x2), Orange (x2), Black (x2), Red (x2), Green (x2), Yellow (x2), White (x2), Silver (x2), Pink (x2), & Violet (x2)
Features of the Garmin ALPHA 300 + T20 Combo
Download Detailed GPS Dog Trail Info
Map the area you and your dog covered during the day's hunt on your computer using the Waypoints and Tracks and Dog Tracks features on the Alpha Handheld. Download your hunt using either MapSource or Motionbased.com and see your hunt on a TOPO map or Google Earth.
Avoid Getting Lost with Hunter-Friendly Icons
Mark and label your vehicle, UTVs, blinds, hunting lodge, food plots, and other outdoor features with waypoint icons specially designed for hunting.
Keep Up with Birds Using the Covey Counter
Mark the exact location of your coveys on the map with this special waypoint feature and record the time of day, elevation, number of birds in the covey, and number of birds taken.
Additional Uses
Although the Garmin Alpha was originally designed for hunting dogs, many of our non-hunting customers have found that the Alpha is perfect for spending time outdoors with their dogs and allowing them to run off-leash. Whether hiking, camping, biking, or horseback riding, the Garmin Alpha gives your dogs more freedom while letting you keep a close eye on them and find them if they get lost. Since the Garmin Alpha is also a full-featured GPS, it will help keep you from getting lost as well!
Garmin ALPHA 300 + T20 Combo Batteries
Li-ion batteries in both handheld and collar
Less than 6-hour charge time
Handheld and collar batteries both user-replaceable
Snap-on charging clip for no exposed charging jacks
Handheld Battery Runtime: ~55 hours
Collar Battery Runtimes:
~68 hours with Dynamic Tracking
~25-84 hours with fixed update rates (depending on update interval)
Garmin ALPHA 300 + T20 Combo Range
The Garmin Alpha handheld and collar have a "line of sight" range of up to 9 miles.
The Alpha handheld and dog GPS collar communicate using a VHF radio signal. To get the maximum range out of the system there needs to be nothing obstructing this signal.
Realistically, this won't happen in most places we spend time with our dogs, so the actual usable range will be MUCH less than 9 miles depending on hunting/training conditions, weather, terrain, presence of cover, etc.
Garmin Alpha GPS Maps
Includes free Garmin TopoActive map and Birdseye Direct (no annual subscription required)
Supports optional map data including Garmin's Outdoor Maps+ subscription service, TOPO U.S. 24K, autorouting with City Navigator, and Garmin Custom Maps
The new Garmin Alpha 300 and Alpha 300i handhelds are the exact same unit except the 300i has inReach capability.
These new GPS dog-tracking handhelds are very similar in look and feel to the Alpha 200 models. It's the same case, size, and setup, but the 300 and 300i have new features to make them more user-friendly than the 200.
The Alpha 300 series have a better battery life, a better screen, and a better charging system.
The 300 series also has the ability to use WiFi to update both the handheld and collars, and the new menu interface is easier to use.
The Alpha 300 and 300i can track and train up to 20 dogs. The fastest fixed update rate is 2.5 seconds, but when using the new dynamic tracking, it'll automatically adjust the update rate based on your dog's activity. Less movement = longer update rate.
The Alpha 300 and 300i offer multiple map options including TOPO maps, Birdseye Direct satellite imagery, HuntView pre-programmed micro-SD cards, and Garmin Outdoor Maps+ (available by subscription).
They have 18 levels of continuous and momentary stimulation plus non-stimulating vibration and tone options. You can create custom setups for each dog, letting you set different stimulation levels based on each of your dog's needs.
New Features on the Alpha 300:
50-55 hours of run time on one full charge
USB-C charging port
Update handheld and collars using WiFi
Improved menu interface
Clearer, more detailed screen
Compatible with Garmin Outdoor Maps+ subscription service, which includes HuntView maps
Channel View allows you to see what collars are being used and what channel they're on
As far as collars go, we have two new tracking collars: the T20 and TT25. The T20 is a tracking only collar, and the TT25 is a tracking and training collar.
New TT25 and T20 Collar Features:
Dynamic Tracking -- stretches battery life, giving up to 68 hours per charge
Multi-colored running lights with 7 color options
Replaceable flex band
Status indicator light changes to one of 4 colors depending on collar status
An orange-topped GPS antenna identifies the T20 collar as tracking only.
These collars are one size fits most -- it's not too big for your small dog, and not too small for your big dog.
The collars can now be updated using WiFi. When you plug them in to charge, they'll automatically check for updates and install them as needed using your WiFi network.
I have lost dogs for many days (without usage of a gps collar) and am very aware and appreciative of the longer battery life of this new collar to allow for long search times if needed. This system has a mode called “sleep mode” that allows you to put the collar to “sleep” and consume far less battery power. It is meant to be used when you are not actively tracking your dog. When you want to begin tracking your dog again you enter the “awake mode”. The issue that I confirmed with GARMIN helpline is that you must be in RF antenna sight line to wake the collar up. It is not commanded to wake via GPS. If you hunt in hilly country as I do it is likely that the dog will be out of RF range and therefore the collar will be stuck in sleep mode and useless to track your dog. The GARMIN product manual does not make it clear whether this mode is commanded via RF or GPS antenna. If it were via GPS then there would be very little limitation putting the collar into awake mode. As it stands I will not be using “sleep/wake” mode. I want others to know this limitation as well.
Pros
This system is working very well
Cons
Sleep/Wake mode limitations as described in my comments
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Improved Screen -- see more map detail with brighter colors
