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Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-15-2018 06:31 PM:

New Product Information- Garmin Pro 550 Plus

There are many of us that still use the Astro 220 and Astro 320. We are comfortable with them and like the operation of them over a touch screen. Some in this group have moved up to the Astro 430 so they can hunt and track with their friends that have the ALPHA. Well Garmin has made it so you can Stimulate, Tone and Locate your dogs form one simple device that is designed for stimulation first but has some of the features of a Tracker. The Garmin Pro 550 has been a favorite in the Bird Hunting world for a long time. It has a mile range with up to three collars and offers easy use without looking at the handheld to correct dogs. Well now the 550 Plus has had the range increased to 2 miles and they have added the capability to show dogs location along with distance. It can also be blue toothed to a Fenix watch or to a Drive Track. It is also compatible with a Astor 430 or ALPHA as the collars it can track are TT 15's regular and mini along with TT 10's. It can also track your buddies T5 but no correction with that collar. So if you have a 430 and wish it had features to allow it to Stimulate or wish the ALPHA was not as complicated to stimulate a dog at times. The Garmin 550 Plus might be what your looking for.

https://youtu.be/Sa2Gz0Spfv4

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Posted by Sam Davis on 08-15-2018 06:39 PM:

Bruce does this unit have any advantages over the Dogtra Pathfinder?

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Posted by Todd K / UKC on 08-15-2018 07:03 PM:

Re: New Product Information- Garmin Pro 550 Plus

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It can also be blue toothed to a Fenix watch or to a Drive Track.

https://youtu.be/Sa2Gz0Spfv4

Bruce do you have a Fenix watch? Wear it to AO if you do. I want to see a demo on how to track my bird dog with that watch.

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Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-15-2018 07:20 PM:

Todd we are actually working with a third party APP developer to have the dog on the map on the Fenix 5.

Same your question cannot be answered to easily as they are so different a system. The Dogtra in my opinion has a lot of top features. I wish they would come out with THEIR stand alone handheld and still keep it simple. I and many others don't like using our smart phones in the woods.

This is basically like any of the shocking systems we have, even the older Tri Tronics. But it has a small window for direction and distance along status info of the dog. I think a lot of guys that have a Astro 430 because of how easy it is to operate compared to the ALPHA will like them so they can add the training feature.

Now take one of these and blue tooth it to a Drive Track and you nave a nice outfit.

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Posted by Sam Davis on 08-15-2018 08:01 PM:

Bruce - Thanks! Just wondering, Ive not kept up with the latest Garmin products.

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Posted by groworg1 on 08-15-2018 08:18 PM:

bruce can you find your way back to the rig with this setup ?

Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-15-2018 08:31 PM:

You would have to have a collar at the truck and head back to it.

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Posted by John B.Dalton on 08-15-2018 09:05 PM:

Looks like its gonna be a nice system..Add on collars are going to be a little higher than the trashbreaker system and made for fewer dogs but to link with a fenix is nice and pin pointing direction of a bird dog on point is gonna be really nice!

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Posted by groworg1 on 08-15-2018 11:23 PM:

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You would have to have a collar at the truck and head back to it.

i wonder if i put a training collar on my buggy if i could get it to come pick me up lol ! thanks for info i'll just stick to my 220 and dc 30's until they just don't work

Posted by joey on 08-16-2018 02:13 AM:

Bruce do you know how far it will track in thick timber? I know a shocking system with a 2 mile range will only work about 800 yards in thick timber.

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Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-16-2018 11:51 AM:

It should do what ever your ALPHA does as it uses the came collars and antennas. One the handheld you can go with an aftermarket antenna just like the ALAPHA for more range and also a truck antenna if you need to.

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Posted by Roy Grant on 08-16-2018 01:22 PM:

Price and what collars will work with it?

Posted by joey on 08-16-2018 02:39 PM:

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It should do what ever your ALPHA does as it uses the came collars and antennas. One the handheld you can go with an aftermarket antenna just like the ALAPHA for more range and also a truck antenna if you need to.

So I may be misunderstanding how this works but the handheld unit receives a signal from the collar. So it will track as far as the collar will send a strong enough signal for the handheld unit to receive. To control the dog the handheld sends a signal to the collar. Isn't that limited by the wattage output of the handheld? This is giving a 2 mile line of sight rating to be able to do that. What is the Alpha rated at? I looked but couldn't find it. I might be off base here I'm just wondering. I have older friends that would be interested in this.

Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-20-2018 04:31 PM:

Joey reading and discussing with people the range is about the same as the ALPHA. Here is where I am confused and actually disappointed at times. When trying to nail down the actual range many people discuss numbers that don't come close to what I get and are actually unacceptable in my opinion. Many people are using equipment that with a little care and Preventive Maint. they could double the range they are getting.

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Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-20-2018 04:41 PM:

Todd K there has been a beta version of the tracking app for the Fenix watch placed on the Garmin Connect program today.

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Posted by Todd K / UKC on 08-20-2018 06:19 PM:

OK....I'm coming to see you and Zepp at AO for a demo!

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Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-20-2018 06:55 PM:

Me and Mark are good people to talk to but I will have a young mind there with me named Corey and he can help you out and explain it twice as fast as I can.

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Posted by treedog69 on 08-22-2018 03:58 AM:

550

What's the cost of it bruce

Posted by Bruce m. Conkey on 08-22-2018 12:34 PM:

When they come out which will be soon. They will be $650 for a one dog system. They use the TT 15 collars either mini or regular.

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