Garmin Alpha 300

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Satellite antenna

VHF radio antenna

Mounting spine

microSD

memory card slot (under battery)

Battery cover D-ring

USB port (under weather cap)

Alpha Device Keys

Power key

Customizable training keys

Training up

Training down

Training enter

SOS key (under protective cap)

2 Getting Started

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Table of Contents3
Getting Started7
Setting up the Alpha System7
Device Overviews7
Alpha Handheld Device7
Dog Collar Device9
Installing the Battery Pack9
Charging the Handheld Device10
Charging the Dog Collar Device11
Turning on the Device11
Turning off the Device11
Selecting a Language11
Using the Touchscreen11
Using the Status Page12
Acquiring Satellite Signals12
Iridium Satellite Network12
Activating the Device12
Dog Collar Device Setup13
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device13
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing13
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly14
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes14
VHF Radio Information14
Managing a Group15
Editing Dog Information15
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track15
Changing the Dog Name15
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track15
Changing the Dog Type15
Changing the Dog ID16
Removing a Dog16
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog16
Communication with the Dog Collar Device17
Using a Dynamic Update Rate18
Using Sleep Mode18
Using the Channel View18
Dog Tracking18
Tracking Your Dog on the Map19
Dog Status Icons19
Dog Tracking Compass20
Navigating to Your Dog20
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track20
Location Alerts20
Setting Location Alerts21
Editing Location Alerts21
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast21
Dog Training21
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points22
Removing the Contact Points22
Training Methods22
Linear and Traditional Stimulation22
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level22
Customizing the Training Keys23
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments23
Default Training Settings23
Collar Training24
Inreach Features24
Messages24
Sending a Check-In Message24
Sending a Text Message25
Replying to a Message25
Checking for Messages25
Viewing Message Details25
Navigating to a Message Location25
Including Location Coordinates in a Message26
Deleting Messages26
Messages Settings26
Inreach Tracking26
Starting Tracking26
Stopping Tracking26
Sharing Your Mapshare Web Page26
Inreach Tracking Settings26
Sos27
Initiating an SOS Rescue27
Sending a Custom SOS Message28
Canceling an SOS Request28
Weather28
Requesting an Inreach Weather Forecast28
Testing the Device29
Connected Features29
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device29
Connecting to a Wireless Network30
Garmin Explore30
Garmin Messenger App30
Syncing Inreach Data30
Contact Tracking30
Turning on and off the Transmitter31
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device31
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing31
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID31
Initiating an Emergency Alert32
Sending a Message to Your Contacts32
Tracking a Contact32
Finding Your Contact ID32
Changing Your Contact ID32
Updating a Contact ID32
Hunting with the Alpha System33
Marking Your Truck Location33
Marking a Covey33
Active Hunt Metrics33
Turning on the Collar Light33
Turning on Rescue Mode34
Pausing Dog Tracking34
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks34
Waypoints34
Marking Your Current Location34
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map34
Editing a Waypoint34
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location35
Moving a Waypoint on the Map35
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location35
Projecting a Waypoint35
Deleting a Waypoint35
Routes35
Creating a Route36
Editing the Name of a Route36
Navigating a Saved Route36
Editing a Route36
Reversing a Route36
Viewing the Active Route36
Deleting a Route36
Tracks36
Recording Track Logs37
Viewing Details about the Track37
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track37
Navigating to the Start of a Track37
Changing the Track Color37
Saving the Current Track37
Clearing the Current Track37
Deleting a Track37
Navigation38
Map38
Measuring Distance on the Map38
Compass38
Calibrating the Compass38
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer38
Where To? Menu38
Finding a Waypoint by Name38
Navigating with Sight 'N Go39
Elevation Plot39
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter39
Navigating to a Point on the Plot39
Changing the Plot Type39
Resetting the Elevation Plot39
Trip Computer39
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields39
Resetting the Trip Computer39
Applications40
Setting a Proximity Alarm40
Calculating the Size of an Area40
Setting an Alarm40
Using the Competition Timer40
Satellite Page40
Changing the Satellite View40
Turning off GPS40
Simulating a Location41
Managing Maps41
Downloading Maps41
Enabling Maps41
Deleting a Map42
Customizing Your Device42
Customizing the Main Menu42
Customizing the Favorite Bar42
Customizing the Data Fields42
System Settings42
Display Settings43
Accessibility Settings43
Setting the Device Tones43
Setting Dog Alerts43
Map Settings43
Tracked Devices Map Settings43
Advanced Map Settings44
Tracks Settings44
Auto Save Settings44
Routing Settings45
Sensors Settings45
Changing the Units of Measure45
Position Format Settings45
Device Information45
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information45
Support and Updates46
Product Updates46
Device Care46
Cleaning the Device46
Cleaning the Touchscreen46
Specifications47
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications47
Dog Collar Device Specifications47
Battery Information47
Long-Term Storage48
Maximizing the Battery Life48
Saving Energy While Charging the Device49
Data Management49
Installing a Memory Card49
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer50
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer50
Transferring Dog Tracks to Basecamp50
Deleting Files51
Disconnecting the USB Cable51
Resetting Data and Settings51
Appendix51
Accessories and Replacement Parts51
Purchasing Accessories51
Tempe51
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors52
Replacing the Collar Strap52
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable52
Data Field Options53

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