Registered: Feb 2017
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 122

Looking to get an Astro 220 what are y'alls thoughts on it and is the dc30 or dc40 collar better

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Registered: Nov 2013
Location: Convoy,Ohio
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Originally posted by Jrkb2012
A 220 is a good unit,very reliable,,but the bad is,,if if something goes wrong with it,or the dc30 or 40,,you might as well throw it away,,because they DO NOT work on them any longer,,best to get Astro 320 or a Alpha. 100,,or a Astro 430.

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Registered: May 2016
Location: Palatka, FL
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Think you would be a lot better off getting a astro 320 and a T5 Collar

220 goes bad or a dc 30 or 40 and there is no repair for them/

320 and T5 are still be being repaired by garmin. You can buy a new one for around 500 and get a year warranty.

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Call Conkeys, get exactly what Bruce suggested. Good product, Better dealer.

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Registered: Sep 2014
Location: Moline Illinois
Posts: 407

Knowing garmin, they will quit working on the 320 anytime now. I am still using a 220, but I know I am on borrowed time.

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Registered: Mar 2016
Location: Rocky Mount, Va
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I use one every night that I hunt. It's kind of basic but it does what I want it to do and is pretty reliable. The only hold back is range but you can dial that in with better long range antenna's and such on collars and the unit. In the hills I usually get around 700 yards with a DC30 collar and the 220. If you're on a budget, and don't hunt the straight line "alone and deep" on every drop, there's nothing wrong with a 220 and a dc30... I've honestly not noticed a difference in the dc30 and 40 with the 220. You can usually pick up a used one for around $100. Just ask around, I wouldn't spend any more than that on one.

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