Garmin Alpha 300 with Training User Manual

Table of Contents
Getting Started................................. 1
Setting Up the Alpha System.................. 1
Device Overviews.................................... 1
Alpha Handheld Device....................... 1
Dog Collar Device................................ 3
Installing the Battery Pack...................... 3
Charging the Handheld Device............... 4
Charging the Dog Collar Device..............5
Turning On the Device.............................5
Turning Off the Device........................ 5
Selecting a Language..............................5
Using the Touchscreen........................... 5
Using the Status Page.............................6
Acquiring Satellite Signals...................... 6
Dog Collar Device Setup................... 6
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a
Handheld Device..................................... 6
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator
Using Wireless Pairing........................ 7
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly.................... 7
Adding a Dog Using the Track and
Control Codes...................................... 7
VHF Radio Information....................... 7
Managing a Group...................................8
Editing Dog Information.......................... 8
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and
Track.................................................... 8
Changing the Dog Name..................... 8
Changing the Color of the Dog's
Track.................................................... 8
Changing the Dog Type....................... 8
Changing the Dog ID........................... 9
Removing a Dog.................................. 9
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog................ 9
Communication with the Dog Collar
Device.................................................... 10
Using a Dynamic Update Rate.............. 11
Using Sleep Mode................................. 11
Using the Channel View........................ 11
Dog Tracking.................................. 11
Tracking Your Dog on the Map............ 12
Dog Status Icons................................... 12
Dog Tracking Compass........................ 13
Navigating to Your Dog.........................13
Changing the Length of the Dog's
Track...................................................... 13
Location Alerts...................................... 13
Setting Location Alerts..................... 14
Editing Location Alerts......................14
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast.............. 14
Dog Training...................................14
Selecting and Installing the Contact
Points..................................................... 15
Removing the Contact Points........... 15
Training Methods.................................. 15
Linear and Traditional Stimulation... 15
Choosing the Correct Intensity
Level................................................... 15
Customizing the Training Keys............ 16
Using the Hard Keys for Training
Adjustments.......................................... 16
Default Training Settings...................... 16
Collar Training....................................... 17
Connected Features....................... 17
Pairing a Smartphone with Your
Device.................................................... 17
Connecting to a Wireless Network.......17
Garmin Explore...................................... 18
Contact Tracking............................ 18
Turning On and Off the Transmitter.....18
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld
Device.................................................... 18
Adding a Contact Using Wireless
Pairing.................................................... 18
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID.. 19
Initiating an Emergency Alert............... 19
Sending a Message to Your
Contacts................................................ 19
Tracking a Contact................................19
Finding Your Contact ID........................ 19
Changing Your Contact ID.................... 19
Updating a Contact ID........................... 20
Hunting with the Alpha System....... 20
Marking Your Truck Location............... 20
Marking a Covey....................................20
Active Hunt Metrics.............................. 20
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Garmin Alpha 300 with Training Specifications

General

Water rating	IPX7
High-sensitivity receiver	Yes
Ability to add maps	Yes
Battery type	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Memory/History	16 GB
Dog tracking range	9 miles (depending on terrain)
Preloaded maps	Yes (TOPO U.S. and Canada)
External memory storage	microSD card slot
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
GPS	Yes
Training Features	Yes, includes tone, vibration, and stimulation training features