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Garmin Alpha 100 Bundle, Includes Handheld and TT 15 Dog Device, Multi-dog Tracking GPS and Remote Training Device in One
Brand | Garmin |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Special Feature | Touchscreen |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Map Type | Topographical |
Sport | Training |
Included Components | Alpha 100 handheld, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1 year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription, TT 15 dog device with rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1-inch black collar strap, Belt clip, 5-inch standard and 13-inch extended range antennas (for Alpha), 18.5-inch standard and 22.5-inch extended range antenna (for TT 15), Charge clip, Split adapter cable, AC adapter, Vehicle power cable, USB cable, Contact point set with wrench, Durable field bag, Manuals See more |
Battery Life | 20 Hours |
Resolution | 240 x 400 |
Product Dimensions | 1.5"L x 2.5"W x 6.5"H |
About this item
- High-Sensitivity GPS with GLONASS. Display size is 1.53 wide x 2.55 high in inches and 3 inch diagonal
- Preloaded TOPO U.S. 100k maps.LED beacon lights and Rescue mode as well as Stimulation levels-Tone and Vibration
- Battery life 20-40 hrs. Display type : transflective, 65-K color TFT touchscreen
- Setup virtual boundaries on your map and receive an alert, automatically sends signal to recall
- 1-inch black collar strap, 5-inches standard and 13-inches extended range antennas
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Battery life | 4.5 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 3.9 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | — | — | — | 3.6 | 4.5 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Sports-and-Gadgets | Tech-Boutique | Amazon.com | Conkey's Outdoors |
control method | touch | — | — | touch | — | touch |
batteries included | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
battery average life | 20 hours | 68 hours | 68 hours | 20 hours | 60 hours | 30 hours |
From the manufacturer
Professional Tracker, Professional Trainer
An invaluable tool in the field, the Alpha 100 helps you achieve optimum performance from your sporting dogs. It combines proven Garmin GPS dog tracking with Tri-Tronics electronic dog training technology.
Garmin Alpha 100 Bundle
Bundle (Includes Handheld and TT 15 Dog Device)
Multi-dog Tracking GPS and Remote Training Device in One.
- Tracks up to 20 dogs or buddies from up to 9 miles (TT 15) or 4 miles (TT 15 mini) away
- 18 training levels of continuous and momentary stimulation
- Tone and vibration alerts
- Preloaded TOPO U.S. 100k maps
- Measures dogs’ speed and distance traveled
Track + Train
The combination of Garmin GPS tracking expertise with Tri‑Tronics electronic dog training technology. Know exactly where your dogs are and where they’re headed.
Important Features
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Keep 'em Away From HazardDon’t wait till your dog is lost or in danger to get him back. Setup virtual boundaries on your map and receive an alert if he strays out of your geofence so you can recall him right away. |
Track and Train 20 DogsFrom the compass screen, get in-depth speed, direction traveling and distance away information for any dogs you've selected. And correct any dog on this screen without falsely correcting the others. |
Keep Your Dogs on TrackFrom the training screen, correct and recall multiple dogs (with extra TT 10/15/15 mini devices) with the help of Tri-Tronics electronic training. Select traditional or linear progression plus tone or stimulation types. |
Keep Up with Your BuddiesKnow where other hunters in your group are. Set your Alpha to show not only the dogs in your group, but also the other Alpha handhelds too (up to 20 TT 10/15/15 mini or Alpha units. Not compatible with Astro). |
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Tone and vibration alerts18 levels of momentary and 18 levels of continuous stimulation or an audible tone or vibe command. |
Track your dogMeasure each dog’s speed, distance and the direction being traveled. Plus, receive notifications when a dog is 'Treed' or 'On Point'. |
Preloaded mapsBecause Alpha 100 comes preloaded with TOPO U.S. 100K maps, you’ll always know your surroundings. |
Astro 320 | Astro 430 | Alpha 100 | |
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Dogs Supported | 10 | 20 | 20 (dogs & buddies) |
Tracking Range | up to 9 miles | up to 9 miles | up to 9 miles |
Preloaded Mapping | Worldwide basemap | TOPO U.S. 100K | TOPO U.S. 100K |
Display | 2.6 inch color | 2.6 inch color | 3.0 inch color |
High-sensitivity GPS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Geofences | ✓ | ✓ | |
'Treed' and 'On Point' notifications | ✓ | ✓ | |
Compatible with Garmin DriveTrack 70LMT | ✓ | ✓ | |
Training Modes | ✓ | ||
Battery | Up to 20 hours (2 AA, not included) | Up to 20 hours (Optional NiMH pack or 2 AA, not included) | Up to 20 hours (Rechargeable Li-ion, included) |
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Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 2.5 x 6.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.17 pounds |
ASIN | B00L3EQ7XQ |
Item model number | 010-01041-50 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #207,796 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #424 in Handheld GPS Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
Special features | Touchscreen |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Scanner Resolution | 240 x 400 |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Alpha 100 handheld, Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1 year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription, TT 15 dog device with rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1-inch black collar strap, Belt clip, 5-inch standard and 13-inch extended range antennas (for Alpha), 18.5-inch standard and 22.5-inch extended range antenna (for TT 15), Charge clip, Split adapter cable, AC adapter, Vehicle power cable, USB cable, Contact point set with wrench, Durable field bag, Manuals |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | July 15, 2014 |
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Product Description
The Alpha GPS Track and Train System with TT 15 device allows you to track and train dogs in the field. Combines Garmin GPS/GLONASS tracking with Tri-Tronics training technology. Train your dog to stop chasing unwanted game from up to 9 miles away. Alpha TT bundle includes handheld, TT 15 dog device with collar strap, and field bag. Handheld features 3" glove-friendly touchscreen, 18 levels of continuous and momentary stimulation, preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K mapping, 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription and a rechargeable battery. Shows dog's direction and speed. Receive "Treed" & "On Point" notifications. Track and train up to 20 dogs with additional collars and handhelds (sold separately). Compatible with Garmin T 5 dog tracking device for track-only situations.Battery life up to 20 hours (Alpha 100)
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Customers like the quality and range of the GPS. For example, they say it works great as a dog tracker and has great capabilities. That said, they appreciate the strong signal that can carry a mile. Opinions are mixed on value, ease of use, and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the GPS. For example, they say it works well for training and hunting, and as a dog tracker. Some mention that it has great capabilities, but some complain about the user interface. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and functionality.
"...The GPS that comes with the collar is amazing. It's waterproof... yes, I tested it by throwing it in the lake, which by the way, it SINKS...." Read more
"...CONCLUSION:Overall, the Garmin Alpha is a tremendous tool for dog handlers in search and rescue operations..." Read more
"...Overall, GREAT product, and well worth the high price. If Garmin would make a few minor tweaks, it would be perfect!" Read more
"...The Garmin tracking is superb. I use it every day for training and tracking no issues yet. It is expensive but worth the money...." Read more
Customers like the range of the GPS. They mention that the signals still easily carry a mile, even through fences or brush. They are also impresseded with the fact that the GPS signal is very strong inside their home. They say that the system is much faster to connect to satellites for GPS tracking, and that the ability to share data wirelessly can save them a lot of time on missions. The satellite hookup is almost immediate, and the sync-up with the dog collars only takes a minute. Customers also mention that 5 mile line of sight tested good, and say that transfer of data to their computer is easy.
"...The ability to share data wirelessly can save us a lot of time on missions...." Read more
"...Pros1. The Garmin system is much faster to connect to satellites for GPS tracking.2. The battery life is much better...." Read more
"...Wish I'd have upgraded sooner! Satellite hookup is almost immediate and sync-up with the dog collars only takes a minute or two...." Read more
"...In fact, we are further amazed by the fact that the GPS signal is very strong INSIDE our home!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the GPS. Some mention it's well worth the high price, while others say it'll cost you a lot of money.
"...Overall, GREAT product, and well worth the high price. If Garmin would make a few minor tweaks, it would be perfect!" Read more
"...This collar and tracker are EXPENSIVE. Ugh. Very, very, very much so. For me anyway. That's also my only con. I mean, damn...." Read more
"...It is expensive but worth the money. I had fast shipping and ordered a used unit that looked to have never been unpackaged...." Read more
"...reasonable menu and options set-ability* no subscription fee* waterproof*..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the GPS. Some mention it's super easy to use, while others say it'd be a little challenging to set up.
"...It is much easier to set up the corners of the geo-fence with the Garmin. The geo-fence corners are set with a way more accurate pin feature...." Read more
"...Super easy to use, too.The only downsides I've found so far are:1...." Read more
"...Given its substantial feature set, there is a bit of a learning curve...and don't expect to take it out of the box and be looking at your dog's..." Read more
"...It's really easy to use and steers you right to the dog...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the GPS collar. Some mention that it has good battery life, while others say that it needs to be charged daily.
"...The hand-held device continues to hold its battery life extremely well, even though my unit is 6+ years old now and I use it 1-2 times weekly...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that it needs to be charged daily, but that’s a small price to pay." Read more
"...2. The battery life is much better. The Sportdog TEK2.0 battery did not last all day. The Garmin system lasts all day.3...." Read more
"...The cons are the size of the collar and the battery life. The price isn’t pleasant either...." Read more
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Ok, so this color has exceeded my expectations surrounding what I hoped it would do. I live in the country and like to let my dog run, especially in the back yard, fields and woods. She won't usually go more than a couple hundred feet at most, and when she really runs, it's usually after a rabbit or some other animal. (she doesn't catch them, but they both get an adreniline rush and some exercise. haha.
I LOVE being able to sit in my house, and see exactly where she is. How fast she is traveling. If she is moving. Everything. And yes, it works while sitting in my house. I'm sure everyone's experience will be different.
I also take my dog hiking, and on vacations she has freedom to run as well. I tested the range on this collar, and it works a solid 2 miles in heavy woods, maybe further. (it boasts 9 miles, so I'm thrilled to get half that in poor conditions) I use the training functions... mostly to call her back. or "Page" her I like to say. I rarely, almost never use it to deliver a shock. Just a beep or vibration from time to time.
The GPS that comes with the collar is amazing. It's waterproof... yes, I tested it by throwing it in the lake, which by the way, it SINKS. So do NOT expect it to float. Fortunately, I was in shallow water. :)
This is really a top-notch system. In hind sight, I suppose I could have saved a little money and got the one without the training functions, but no regrets, I'm glad I have them, and I do ocassionally use them.
If you can afford it, and your dog runs a lot and you want an easy way to keep track of where they are, this collar is absolutely amazing.
One other thing, it comes with a 1 year sub to some map service... you can download birds-eye-view maps and then load them onto the device. I recommend a micro SD card. It was frustrating to get to work and get setup, not super easy, but it CAN be done, I am your witness. And once you have the maps loaded, it's just so great.
$800 for peace of mind, knowing that if my dog runs into a corn field, or in a thick forest, or whereever, I can always see where she is and which direction she is moving? It's steep, but worth it. Very happy with my purchase.
PROS:
Running the dog without the Garmin Alpha, you never knew where your dog was and what potential dangers that he may be encountering. My search dogs range super well (up to a mile or more away from me) and the Garmin Alpha enables me to know which direction he is ranging in and to see if he is still moving or not. It gives me a much greater sense of security, especially at night when the big predators come out or when he is searching along a cliff edge. I have also learned to somewhat read his behavior when he's ranging out through watching how his track is going and what he is doing.
The other data collected from the Garmin Alpha enables me to more quickly and accurately see what happened during trainings and missions, to see how well my dog covered a certain area, to more quickly make better reports containing much more data, and to use that data to better train my dog and myself. It has been great!
I love the touchscreen and it makes data entry and map navigation super fast, although re-holstering it and even carrying it in hand sometimes causes it to change screens inadvertently. With practice and use, it happens less and less and you just get used to the device's sensitivity.
I also love having my dog's direction be connected to my Garmin Fenix watch, a super feature by Garmin! which allows me a back-up plan....back-up contingencies are super important in search & rescue. The Fenix also works in pinch if I have re-holstered my GPS when I need to use my hands more out in the field.
Transfer of data to my computer is easy and the hookup fast. The hand-held device continues to hold its battery life extremely well, even though my unit is 6+ years old now and I use it 1-2 times weekly.
Our team now owns two other units for other search dogs on the team. The ability to share data wirelessly can save us a lot of time on missions. It is also very helpful to be able to see where other dogs are searching.
CONS:
The price point has made it difficult for all the handlers on our team to have this important safety and data gathering equipment. Search and rescue teams depend on the generosity of their community to function each year (we get no Federal or State funding) and it has taken us time to own 3 Alpha Units. I am not saying they are not worth every penny for what we do, I am just saying that it has been difficult for our team to bite the bullet and actually own enough units. We are very grateful for what we have.
The maps in the Garmin GPS are the big lose for me. In this day of online map availability, the Garmin maps pale in comparison. The Garmin Basecamp mapping program also pales. Our team now uses SAR Topo on our command computers and on our cell phones to be able to have better mapping imagery in the field, which translates to safety for us. I am sorry to say that Garmin really has missed the boat on this important feature because they have rocked the GPS market. But GPS without adequate mapping causes us to now use multiple devices to fill in the blanks.
One other suggestion is to make the dog's radio collar waterproof. While the collar is water resistant, it is not waterproof. I lost a collar doing a water search and I was surprised with hunting dogs (including water recovery dogs) that Garmin had only made this water resistant. My dog's collar was toast after he went into the water to pinpoint a find. Ouch, that was an costly find for me. I am now very careful and do not allow my dog to wear his collar when we are searching near water. It is a shame I lose that technology, but I cannot afford that type of costly find as a search volunteer.
CONCLUSION:
Overall, the Garmin Alpha is a tremendous tool for dog handlers in search and rescue operations (wilderness and non-disaster urban search scenarios) and I highly recommend it! I never go out into the field for a training or mission without my Garmin Alpha!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
PROS:
Running the dog without the Garmin Alpha, you never knew where your dog was and what potential dangers that he may be encountering. My search dogs range super well (up to a mile or more away from me) and the Garmin Alpha enables me to know which direction he is ranging in and to see if he is still moving or not. It gives me a much greater sense of security, especially at night when the big predators come out or when he is searching along a cliff edge. I have also learned to somewhat read his behavior when he's ranging out through watching how his track is going and what he is doing.
The other data collected from the Garmin Alpha enables me to more quickly and accurately see what happened during trainings and missions, to see how well my dog covered a certain area, to more quickly make better reports containing much more data, and to use that data to better train my dog and myself. It has been great!
I love the touchscreen and it makes data entry and map navigation super fast, although re-holstering it and even carrying it in hand sometimes causes it to change screens inadvertently. With practice and use, it happens less and less and you just get used to the device's sensitivity.
I also love having my dog's direction be connected to my Garmin Fenix watch, a super feature by Garmin! which allows me a back-up plan....back-up contingencies are super important in search & rescue. The Fenix also works in pinch if I have re-holstered my GPS when I need to use my hands more out in the field.
Transfer of data to my computer is easy and the hookup fast. The hand-held device continues to hold its battery life extremely well, even though my unit is 6+ years old now and I use it 1-2 times weekly.
Our team now owns two other units for other search dogs on the team. The ability to share data wirelessly can save us a lot of time on missions. It is also very helpful to be able to see where other dogs are searching.
CONS:
The price point has made it difficult for all the handlers on our team to have this important safety and data gathering equipment. Search and rescue teams depend on the generosity of their community to function each year (we get no Federal or State funding) and it has taken us time to own 3 Alpha Units. I am not saying they are not worth every penny for what we do, I am just saying that it has been difficult for our team to bite the bullet and actually own enough units. We are very grateful for what we have.
The maps in the Garmin GPS are the big lose for me. In this day of online map availability, the Garmin maps pale in comparison. The Garmin Basecamp mapping program also pales. Our team now uses SAR Topo on our command computers and on our cell phones to be able to have better mapping imagery in the field, which translates to safety for us. I am sorry to say that Garmin really has missed the boat on this important feature because they have rocked the GPS market. But GPS without adequate mapping causes us to now use multiple devices to fill in the blanks.
One other suggestion is to make the dog's radio collar waterproof. While the collar is water resistant, it is not waterproof. I lost a collar doing a water search and I was surprised with hunting dogs (including water recovery dogs) that Garmin had only made this water resistant. My dog's collar was toast after he went into the water to pinpoint a find. Ouch, that was an costly find for me. I am now very careful and do not allow my dog to wear his collar when we are searching near water. It is a shame I lose that technology, but I cannot afford that type of costly find as a search volunteer.
CONCLUSION:
Overall, the Garmin Alpha is a tremendous tool for dog handlers in search and rescue operations (wilderness and non-disaster urban search scenarios) and I highly recommend it! I never go out into the field for a training or mission without my Garmin Alpha!