Registered: Mar 2013
Location: Cambridge, Ohio
Posts: 83

I in the market for a tracking system. I have been looking for a used Garmin. But I also see that I can get a new SportDog TEK for just a few more dollars. I tried to find some information on the SportDog system, but can't find much.

Anyone have any experience with the SportDog? Should I just get a used Garmin somewhere?

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Registered: Apr 2008
Location: michigan
Posts: 265

Got one works fine just dont have toppo map
Very simple to use if I was going to buy a new one
I would get the alpha

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Hurricane Jack
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Registered: Mar 2013
Location: Cambridge, Ohio
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Does the SportDog have a pinpoint option so I can mark my truck?

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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Bunn, NC (Near Raleigh)
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Yes, but it has NO MAPS at all. Meaning when hunting new areas you will not see roads, creeks, and other landmarks.

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Registered: Mar 2013
Location: Cambridge, Ohio
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Originally posted by Chris Herring
Yes, but it has NO MAPS at all. Meaning when hunting new areas you will not see roads, creeks, and other landmarks.

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Registered: Nov 2013
Location: South
Posts: 10

Used both. Garmin is your better choice.

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Larry McClaine

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Registered: Jan 2011
Location: Bethel, ohio
Posts: 426

I really liked the tek better for keeping communication with the dogs. but I went back to garmin because of the maps if sportdog gets some kinda map I would buy another one

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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Bunn, NC (Near Raleigh)
Posts: 1584

Does the Garmin 220 show roads, creeks, and other landmarks?

Yes, you have to purchase a mapcard for it, most sellers supply them and if you are buying used it likely already has one. If not or if the mapcard in the used model is from a different region of states you can get one for $20.
Map ability is the biggest benefit of Garmin over the Tek.

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"And let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Gal. 6:9

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In Memory of - CH 'PR' Herring's Pine Cone Chance; aka "The Phenomenon"

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Registered: Mar 2004
Location: Bunn, NC (Near Raleigh)
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http://www.conkeysoutdoors.com/cgi/...tem_num=TOPO-NE

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Home of:
CH 'PR' Herring's Pine Cone Tally-Ho (TALLY)
and
In Memory of - CH 'PR' Herring's Pine Cone Chance; aka "The Phenomenon"

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