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Hunt2472000
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Registered: Nov 2011
Location: Crawford county ohio
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Garmin astro 320

I was wondering what range I should expect in flat country Ohio. I'm thinking of ordering one . Thanks for any help

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lil_joe
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Registered: Oct 2011
Location: southern indiana
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range

I get about .7 of a mile with standard antenna on handheld. With the long range that comes with it, about a mile and some change im in flat cornfield country. Think im gonna upgrade my collar antenna. If anyone has suggetions let me know.... Hope this helps ya bud.

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Hunt2472000
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Yes thanks. Do you have a truck antenna and how far does that reach?

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lil_joe
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garmin

I only have the two that come in the bundle. The one on it and it also comes with a 13" that gets better range. I am looking to get a truck mount b4 long. Its not the max range im gettin with either its just i lose com with the shorter one starting at about 800 yds but does pick them back up.

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Down at the Sand Hills its real flat and big standing pines with a few hollows. I've tracked the truck 5 miles several times with no trouble.. We leave a collar in the truck so we can track it while Harold drives around to pick us up.

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Hunt2472000
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Thanks guys

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Marty Spears
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Registered: Dec 2005
Location: N IL
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new dc40

I just orderd a new 320 w/ dc 40 collar. Are the newer ones better or should I get a after market antenna for the dc 40

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hootchandjaws
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lil-_joe I get about the same range as you here in wisconsin 800 yards in the hills Maybe 1 mile if I am at a hi point.

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Hunt2472000
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Marty where did u order yours from?

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Marty Spears
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