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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
VIRB control on the collar lets you start or stop VIRB video recording with the Alpha handheld (VIRB camera not included)
Non-stimulating vibration function
Non-stimulating tone function
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
18 levels of both continuous and momentary stimulation
TT15X Specifications:
Weight: 10 oz. with collar strap and antenna
Height: 1.75 in.
Width: 3.5 in.
Depth: 1.85 in.
TT15X Collar Compatibility:
ALPHA 200i / 200 / 100 / 10
PRO 550 PLUS
ASTRO 430 (tracking function only with Astro and collar must be in Astro mode)
NOT compatible with Astro 320 or 220 handhelds
TT15X 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
Short and long contact point sets with wrench
Probe cover for tracking-only use
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.
Garmin TT15X ALPHA / PRO 550+ 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, 200, and 10 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, Alpha 200, or Alpha 10 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.
Garmin TT15X Add-On GPS Collar for ALPHA / PRO 550+
Item # TT15X
PLEASE ORDER YOURS NOW IF YOU NEED IT SOON. Supply chain issues are affecting almost every manufacturer. We will completely sell out of many items this season. Web site is updated at least twice daily on weekdays.
This is my second collar for my Garmin PRO 550 PLUS. I purchased the Garmin PRO 550 PLUS Training + TT15 GPS Tracking Collar three years ago after watching Steve’s video review. I have used the system for both upland and waterfowl hunting. The collar withstood just about every environment and never failed. I finally decided to purchase the second collar, TT15. One for my setter and one for my lab. I trusted Steve’s recommendation and it proved to be accurate and helpful. The new collar synchronized with my PRO 550 Plus seamlessly. I would advise anyone looking for a training and tracking collar system to listen to Steve’s reviews on each option and follow his recommendation for the type of use you plan on for your dogs.
Pros
The collar works accurately in all environments.
It does not inhibit the dogs at all.
It pairs to the Garmin PRO 550 Plus effortlessly.
Cons
It is pricey.
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