Registered: Feb 2013
Location: Indiana
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Which one do you like better, and why ?
Is the range better on one versus the other ?
I have the 320 w/ DC50.........No problems with it.
I haven't needed a shocker for years, so I don't know that I really need it.
Any feedback would be Great.
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Hi Tim,,I just got the alpha and tt15 last week,so my thoughts don't count,,lol,,,I'm just learning it,,I like both the 320 and alpha,they seem to track about the same distance,,only difference to me is the training ability,,plus you can track a buddy if they also have the alpha,,I do like the lights on the collars,,you can set them to double or triple blink, or be on continuously,,and they are bright,,seems to help keep the yotes away,,
To me the only advantage of having the alpha is if you use the training unit too,,this way you have both units into one unit,,and they are simple to use,I also haven't needed a training unit in years,,but we just got a pup afew months back,so I'm sure we will need it sooner or later,,it does suck you can't track both from either unit,,,or at same time,,,me and brother hunt together all the time,,now we can't track each others dogs,,so I will be purchasing another alpha very soon,,then I can track him too,,,lol,,,HAPPY HUNTING

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alpha, charges easy without messing around with batteries.my alpha picks up better then my 320. its nice for training,tone,shocker,lights, alpha hands down.

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Originally posted by pamjohnson
alpha, charges easy without messing around with batteries.my alpha picks up better then my 320. its nice for training,tone,shocker,lights, alpha hands down.

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Originally posted by Jrkb2012
Hi Tim,,I just got the alpha and tt15 last week,so my thoughts don't count,,lol,,,I'm just learning it,,I like both the 320 and alpha,they seem to track about the same distance,,only difference to me is the training ability,,plus you can track a buddy if they also have the alpha,,I do like the lights on the collars,,you can set them to double or triple blink, or be on continuously,,and they are bright,,seems to help keep the yotes away,,
To me the only advantage of having the alpha is if you use the training unit too,,this way you have both units into one unit,,and they are simple to use,I also haven't needed a training unit in years,,but we just got a pup afew months back,so I'm sure we will need it sooner or later,,it does suck you can't track both from either unit,,,or at same time,,,me and brother hunt together all the time,,now we can't track each others dogs,,so I will be purchasing another alpha very soon,,then I can track him too,,,lol,,,HAPPY HUNTING

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Originally posted by Triple K Kennel
Kevin, how you been ?
Thanks for the info, I like the 320 but hate having to change the batteries all the time. This is one of the main reason I am looking at the Alpha.
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Alpha look up other post on here before u get one, they have issues they need to fix before they cont, to take people money! You call Garmin with the issues they act like your the only one . look up the other post.
I never had the 320 but I do have 2 Alpha and you'll need two too if u hunt hard , you will either buy another so you have one to hunt with while one is being fixed all the time.. They have random shut off like crazy , both mine been sent in numerous times and still same problem on both . I now just live with it!!

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You will buy a brand new one ,within a month when you send it off to be fixed ,and they will send you a refurbished one that been worked on that's some one else's junk problems!!

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Originally posted by ericevans
Alpha look up other post on here before u get one, they have issues they need to fix before they cont, to take people money! You call Garmin with the issues they act like your the only one . look up the other post.
I never had the 320 but I do have 2 Alpha and you'll need two too if u hunt hard , you will either buy another so you have one to hunt with while one is being fixed all the time.. They have random shut off like crazy , both mine been sent in numerous times and still same problem on both . I now just live with it!!

Garmin Fix your crap and quit taking people money with a defected products!!

You will buy a brand new one ,within a month when you send it off to be fixed ,and they will send you a refurbished one that been worked on that's some one else's junk problems!!

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I've had my alpha for almost 2 years now. I haven't had any of the issues as above. Mine has worked flawlessly. Not saying I haven't had the collar loose signal but as bad as the 320.

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My alpha locks up and shuts off all the time. As do my buddies alphas. It is maddening but you just live with it. The 320 is a good unit, other than the batteries.

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i hunt 6 or 7 days a week year round. had my alpha for a year never had any problems yet.

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Im knocking on wood here myself but my alpha dont shut off like that either. I hope it dont start. If I was getting something new it'd be the alpha. You can bet the 320 want be around much longer. It will be put like the 220.

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My buddy just an alpha and I have a 320 he wishes he would have got a 320.....

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My buddy just an alpha and I have a 320 he wishes he would have got a 320.....

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I've had an alpha for almost 2 years now, loved it up until the wiring inside my collar keeps disconnecting so I have to take it apart and connect it again and now recently my handheld screen doesn't respond to touch so all you get is the main screen and nothing else... Liked it due to rarely loosing signal in these bluffs and hills but disliking the problems I keep having with it. Just ordered the 320 with a t5 collar so I can enter the RQE next weekend so I'll see how well I'll like it! Gotta send the alpha in to get fixed but will be nice to have two systems!

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Originally posted by ericevans
Alpha look up other post on here before u get one, they have issues they need to fix before they cont, to take people money! You call Garmin with the issues they act like your the only one . look up the other post.
I never had the 320 but I do have 2 Alpha and you'll need two too if u hunt hard , you will either buy another so you have one to hunt with while one is being fixed all the time.. They have random shut off like crazy , both mine been sent in numerous times and still same problem on both . I now just live with it!!

Garmin Fix your crap and quit taking people money with a defected products!!

You will buy a brand new one ,within a month when you send it off to be fixed ,and they will send you a refurbished one that been worked on that's some one else's junk problems!!

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Ive had the alpha for almost 2 years prior to that had the astro 220 since it came out. Had a issue with it locking up when using the birdseye feature they released a update that solved it. I havent had to send it in one time to be fixed and it hasnt failed me yet. You guys with issues should attempt to dump the system get rid of the track logs and reinstall the updates its not difficult they have a program for it. Also I have found when using the birdseye that I didnt have the crash issues when installed to a card. Since the update that fixed the crash I havent had it shutdown once and havent had any issues and I use it all the time and for things other than just the dogs. Tracking additional dogs and hunters is a relative easy process and nice to be able to do without the collar or dog nearby.

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Thanks for all the replies guys, still not sure if I want one or not, it has it's Pros & Cons.........

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