Garmin will be announcing a completely redesigned GPS dog tracking collar for use with their Astro System. 

 

New DC-30 Collars in Stock and Ready to Ship.

 

This new collar (DC-30) is more rugged, lighter-weight, and its antennas are positioned for optimal tracking.  It will also no longer require the use of a counter-balance or harness.  What's more, it's completely compatible with the original Astro system.   

 

Following is a note from Garmin regarding the status of DC-30s. The DC-30s will begin shipping on 8-18 (meaning that if they ship as planned, we should have them on the 19th or 20th). I will make note here when we have the DC-30 Tracking Collar ready to ship.

 

Were it says on the check out page: (Enter special instruction here) be sure to specify the DC-30 Collar if you are purchasing the Garmin Astro 220 Comb Package, if you want to pre-order the DC-30 Collar instead of the DC-20 Collar.  

 

Note:  The current Astro Combo Bundle (which includes a DC-20) will be discontinued once the new model is released.  However, the stand-alone DC-20 will continue to be sold as an accessory. 

 

Attach Collar and Go

The 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 using the included collar attachment plate. Now you’re ready to turn him loose — no other setup required.

Track Dogs in Dense Cover As often as every five seconds, your dog’s DC-20 transmits his position to your handheld, and you can see his current location as well as 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. 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 Coveys

After 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 GPS

Astro 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.

To track more than one dog, see the DC-20 collar transmitter sold separately.

Astro: Leave the hunting to your dogs

In the Box

Astron 220 handheld with VHF antenna

DC-20 wireless transmitter with VHF antenna

Dog harness

Collar attachment plate

Carrying case

Lithium-ion battery pack for DC 20

Vehicle power cable and AC adapter for DC-20

MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD

USB cable

Wrist strap

Belt clip

Owner's manual

Quick reference guide

Features

Astro 220 Handheld This robust GPS handheld is packed with all the features of Garmin's award-winning outdoor handheld products - and then some.

High Sensitivity GPS Receiver. Bright, sunlight-readable screen. Rugged IPX7, waterproof case. microSD card slot for maps and extra memory. USB port for PC connection. Flexible, removable VHF antenna. Dog compass, dog tracker and CoveyCounter. Hunter-specific waypoints. Updates as fast as every 5 seconds. Barometric altimeter and tilt-compensated 3 axis compass. Weighs only 6.4 ounces. Uses replaceable AA batteries. Battery life: greater than 20 hours.

DC-20 Collar Transmitter Rugged on/off button. IPX7 Waterproof Case. Flexible, removable VHF Antenna. Internal GPS Antenna. Weighs 6 ounces. 3.25" Wide x 1.75" Height x 1.50" Deep. Rechargeable litium-ion battery pack. Battery life: 10 hours typical.