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Location: Indiana
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Just wondering if any of you are using the Pro 550 Plus when running your Hounds & what you think of it ?
I have always thought that Garmin Tracking Systems had too much junk on them and this 550 Pro caught my eye. I don't needs Maps, I don't need to see roads, I dont need to Track my Buddy's dog.........I just need to see what direction my dog is & how far, that's it. I like it to be simple.
I watched several videos & most said the range is right there with the Alpha.
From what I can tell it's a reliable system & very simple.
Any feedback would be very appreciated.

I do have an Email to one of the Suppliers out West & hopefully I will hear back.
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Tim

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I have had mine a bit over 2 years I like it a lot.not as complicated as the Astros for an old guy to understand!!!
It will show you the direction and distance without all the clutter that the Astro has. it has a good electric stimulation along with a TONE... when you condition the dog to the tone before stimulation most of the problems will be cured with the tone.

for some folks they would not be happy with the number of collars it handles-- 3-- but when I am hunting alone or any other time that is enough to handle.

BE AWARE OF THIS--- I have had several times I got back to the pickup and tries to find where a certain dog was .. got funny readings.. stepped away from it and got pinpoint location!

I traded my old Astro with Collars to Lion Country Supply. for mine
the Dogtra pathfinder is not as expensive BUT there is way too much of a learning curve for me.

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I have had mine a bit over 2 years I like it a lot.not as complicated as the Astros for an old guy to understand!!!
It will show you the direction and distance without all the clutter that the Astro has. it has a good electric stimulation along with a TONE... when you condition the dog to the tone before stimulation most of the problems will be cured with the tone.

for some folks they would not be happy with the number of collars it handles-- 3-- but when I am hunting alone or any other time that is enough to handle.

BE AWARE OF THIS--- I have had several times I got back to the pickup and tries to find where a certain dog was .. got funny readings.. stepped away from it and got pinpoint location!

I traded my old Astro with Collars to Lion Country Supply. for mine
the Dogtra pathfinder is not as expensive BUT there is way too much of a learning curve for me.

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I use one on my English pointer for quail and pheasant hunting. I like the simplicity compared to the Alpha that I used before.

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This sounds like a nice gadget, but I like maps so I'll know where roads and rivers are.

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This sounds like a nice gadget, but I like maps so I'll know where roads and rivers are.

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Agreed lack of maps would be the main limitation using it on hounds hunting in unfamiliar territory.

I do all my quail/pheasant hunting on land I own so not an issue.

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This sounds like a nice gadget, but I like maps so I'll know where roads and rivers are.

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not comparable Gun supply states 2+ miles on the 550 . Most tracking collars are at least double that

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not comparable Gun supply states 2+ miles on the 550 . Most tracking collars are at least double that

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It's pretty nice to be able to mark the truck location with the Astro.
I get turned around, especially on unfamiliar ground. I'd miss that for sure.

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It's pretty nice to be able to mark the truck location with the Astro.
I get turned around, especially on unfamiliar ground. I'd miss that for sure.

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I bought one but haven’t used it yet. I got it for the same reasons. The bonus is that Garmin has an app for my phone and I can pair up by Bluetooth and still have maps and location and all that stuff. I never had nothing but a quick track. Looking at dogs on a screen seemed like it would take away from the hunt and my skills

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I bought one but haven’t used it yet. I got it for the same reasons. The bonus is that Garmin has an app for my phone and I can pair up by Bluetooth and still have maps and location and all that stuff. I never had nothing but a quick track. Looking at dogs on a screen seemed like it would take away from the hunt and my skills

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