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Tired of searching for your hunting dog in tall grass or dense cover? Now you
can leave the hunting entirely to him. Introducing Astro, the first high
sensitivity GPS-enabled dog tracking system for hunters and sportsmen. This
unique system pinpoints your dog’s position and shows you exactly where he is,
even when you can’t see or hear him.
Attach Collar and GoThe Astro system includes a bright color-screen
handheld GPS device and a wireless transmitter, called the DC 20. To get
started, just take Astro outdoors and turn on the handheld and transmitter to
acquire GPS satellite signals. Then attach the DC 20 to your dog, either with
the included dog harness or by threading it onto a 1-inch e-collar. Now you’re
ready to turn him loose — no other setup required.
Track Dogs in Dense CoverAs often as every five seconds, your dog’s DC
20 transmits his position to your handheld, and you can see his current location
and a trail of where he’s been on the Map page of your handheld. Switch over to
the Dog Tracker page to view a compass pointing to your dog’s location as well
as his current status: whether he’s running, sitting, on point or treeing
quarry. Astro can also sound an alarm to let you know instantly when your dog
goes on point.
Astro boasts a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that can track your dog’s
position even in the densest cover. You can track up to ten dogs at one time
with Astro, at a distance of up to five miles away (depending on terrain). The
system transmits information by line-of-sight, so it reaches farthest in flat,
open territory.
Count Your CoveysAfter you’ve captured your quarry, mark the exact
spot with Astro’s Covey Counter™, a special waypoint that tells you the exact
location, time of day and elevation where you found your prey, as well as the
number of birds you flushed and took from that location. Astro lets you save
other special waypoints, such as "Truck" and "Lodge," so you can save the
location of these places quickly and easily for each hunt. Astro also offers
special waypoint icons to represent food plots, tree stands and other
hunting-related points.
Experience Full-featured GPSAstro shines when you’re out on the hunt,
but it also excels in getting you back to your truck at the end of the day, or
even back home again. In fact, the Astro handheld has all the features of
Garmin’s top-line handheld outdoor devices, including a barometric altimeter,
electronic compass, microSD card slot, celestial information, area calculator
and rugged, IPX7 waterproof exterior. With optional detailed city street maps,
you can search for over 6 million points of interest and create a route on roads
with exact turn-by-turn directions.
| Physical & Performance: |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD:
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2.3" x 6.3" x 1.3" (5.7 x
15.9 x 3.2 cm) (Astro 220) |
| Display size, WxH:
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1.5" x 2.2" (3.8 x 5.6 cm)
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| Display resolution, WxH:
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160 x 240 pixels
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| Display type: |
256-color TFT |
| Weight: |
6.5 oz (185 g) without
batteries |
| Battery: |
2 AA batteries (not
included) |
| Battery life: |
24 hours |
| Waterproof: |
yes (IPX7) |
| High-sensitivity receiver:
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yes |
| PC interface: |
USB |
Maps & Memory: |
| Basemap: |
yes |
| Ability to add maps:
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yes |
| Built-in memory:
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none |
| Accepts data cards:
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microSD card (not included)
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| Waypoints/favorites:
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1,000 |
| Routes: |
50 |
| Track log: |
10,000 points; 20 saved
tracks |
Features: |
| Automatic routing (turn by
turn routing on roads): |
yes |
| Electronic compass:
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yes |
| Barometric altimeter:
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yes |
| Hunt/fish calendar:
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yes |
| Sun and moon information:
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yes |
| Area calculation:
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yes |
Other: |
| Frequency band: |
MURS |
| Range: |
5 miles (line of sight)
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| Additional: |
Tracks up to 10 dogs
simultaneously |
What's in the Box:
- Astro 220 handheld with VHF antenna
- Carrying case
- Vehicle power cable
- MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
- USB cable
- Wrist strap
- Belt clip
- Owner's manual
- Quick reference guide
- Dog collar NOT INCLUDED
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