GARMIN ALPHA 100 & TT15: On the occasion of HIT SHOW 2015 Garmin spa presents “GPS technology - Use and applications in the hunting environment” a special event to inaugurate the new Alpha 100 & TT15 product. Alpha 100 & TT15 - Perfect combination of Garmin's GPS dog tracking technology with Tri-Tronics electronic training technology.
The new frontier of GPS applied to hunting: detection and training in a single device. Advanced GPS tracking and training system. Possibility of simultaneous tracking of 20 dogs (requires purchase of additional collars) up to a distance of 14,5 km. Possibility of tracking other hunters equipped with Alpha device. Professional training system: allows up to 18 levels of remote, continuous and temporary stimulation, tones and vibrations. Intuitive operation thanks to a large and bright 3-inch touchscreen, which can also be used with gloves. Pre-installed content: general topographic map of Europe and 1 year free subscription to BirdsEye satellite imagery. An eye to the safety of the hunter (possibility to send a rescue request to the other Alpha units) and of the dogs (possibility of remote switching on of lights on the collars).
Garmin Alpha: Valuable tool for hunters, the Alpha 100 device perfectly combines Garmin's proven GPS dog tracking technology with Tri-Tronics® electronic training technology. This easy-to-use integrated handheld system allows you to detect and train dogs in the field up to a distance of 14,5km, with a location update rate every 2,5 seconds. With the Alpha device, you can now also track the location of fellow hunters and send them predefined messages directly to their Alpha device. Garmin With the ability to use multiple Alpha 100 handheld devices and TT15 collars, you can determine the exact location of up to 20 dogs or hunters on the large touchscreen (optimized for use with gloves), even when outside from the field of view. Furthermore, since the Alpha 100 device is supplied with the general topographic map of Europe pre-installed, you will always be able to know the conformation of the surrounding terrain.
Garmin Alpha: Everything under control
Keep track of the position, speed, distance and direction traveled of each of your dogs. Plus, get notifications when a dog moves or gets "on tip". With a single Alpha 100 device, up to 20 dogs or fellow hunters can be detected, up to a distance of 14,5 km, whether using Alpha 100 handheld devices or additional TT15 devices (Alpha is not compatible with Astro) 1. It detects TT15 dog devices with a location update rate every 2,5 seconds to get all the information you need when you need it. The top-mounted GPS / GLONASS antenna provides fast and reliable satellite signal reception and higher detection accuracy even in the harshest environments.
Garmin Alpha: Professional training
Alpha 100 is also a complete training system, which allows you to maintain absolute control over your dogs and to be able to call them back when they venture into dangerous or unwanted situations The three convenient training buttons allow you to communicate separately with each dog through differentiated and predefined programs , including 18 levels of temporary stimulation and 18 levels of continuous stimulation, beeps or vibrations. In addition, a security setting is available to prevent accidental sending of signals. You can choose between two different stimulation training methods: the traditional one, which allows you to make quick changes (low, medium or high) within a predefined stimulation level (from 1 to 6), and the linear one, which allows for progressive stimulation from level 1 to level 18.
Garmin Alpha: Base Station
Maintaining maximum control over dogs has never been easier - geofences and beam alerts allow you to stay in control of your dog's movements and get notified when your dog leaves or enters a predefined area. It is also possible to conveniently control the position of your dogs or your hunting friends via the large screen of your tablet or laptop. How? Using BaseCamp (Garmin's free planning software) in BaseStation mode together with the Alpha unit you can have full control of the situation right from your field control center. But that is not all. Are you a photography and filming enthusiast? What's better than the dog's subjective for your movies? Among the many incredible additional features, there is in fact the possibility to start and stop the filming of the VIRB action cam installed on the dog with the Alpha handheld device.
Garmin Alpha: Safety without limits
The use of geofences during the hunt allows you to instantly know if the dogs are approaching dangerous areas such as busy roads or cliffs. By delimiting the areas within which you want to work on the PDA map, the system will send an alert at the exact moment when the dog approaches the predetermined perimeter. In the event that the dog were to approach the streets, it is possible to remotely activate the light indicators on the collar, so as to make them perfectly visible, even at night. The TT15 collar can also be set to “rescue mode”; In this mode, the radio automatically switches to a lower refresh rate when the battery charge drops below 25%, so you can be sure that you have an additional 12 hours to track down the lost dog. For more effective communication between hunters, Alpha allows predefined messages to be exchanged with other Alpha devices and, if necessary, an emergency alert can be sent to all connected hunters indicating their current position and thus allowing others to immediately calculate the path to reach it.
Garmin Alpha: Find your way
For more informed decisions in the field, Alpha comes with a pre-installed general topographic map of Europe, which includes terrain profiles, topographical heights, vegetation, infrastructure, settlements and points of interest. For even more detailed information on your favorite hunting spots, Alpha offers detailed aerial imagery with a free 1-year subscription to BirdsEye satellite imagery. With its 3-inch color screen, the device supports all Garmin maps, from road maps, to topographic maps to nautical ones.
Garmin Alpha: Plan your next hunt
Plan your next hunt with our free BaseCamp route planning software, which allows you to view and organize maps, waypoints, routes and tracks. BaseCamp displays topographic map data in 2D or 3D on your computer screen, including dimension lines and elevation profiles. It also allows you to transfer an almost unlimited number of satellite imagery to your device when paired with a BirdsEye satellite imagery subscription.
Garmin Alpha: Rugged and tough
Garmin devices are known for their rugged design optimized for outdoor use, and Alpha is no exception in this respect. Alpha offers a bright 3-inch touchscreen that can be used with gloves, which allows excellent readability in all light conditions. Its structure is designed not only to withstand the most adverse weather conditions, but also to come out unscathed from accidental dives. The TT15 collar is even more resistant, as it is designed to face even more extreme situations: the collar is totally waterproof up to a pressure of 1 ATM (10 m) 2 and is equipped with a robust steel braided VHF antenna for safe operation even in the thickest vegetation.
Features Garmin Alpha 100 TT15
Detection and training
Detect up to 20 dogs.
The compass screen allows you to monitor the status of the dogs, along with their position, speed and distance.
Immediate Dog Statistics
A dedicated page allows you to obtain at a glance all the statistics relating to each individual dog, such as the total distance traveled, the average speed and the update frequency, the status of the battery of the collar. All on one screen.
Protection from dangers
Don't put your dog at risk and prevent him from getting lost. Set virtual borders on the map and get a warning if your dog passes them to call them back immediately.
Know the surrounding terrain
See exactly where your dogs are with BirdsEye satellite imagery. These high-precision georeferencing satellite images show an absolutely realistic view of roads, parking lots, buildings and land, including trees, lakes, rivers and streams. They are a great addition to Alpha's topographic maps.
Keep your dog on the right path
From the training screen, you can correct and recall your dogs) thanks to the Tri-Tronics electronic training system. You can choose between a traditional correction system by stimulation or through tones or vibrations.
Always in touch with friends
Find out where the hunters in your party are. Set the Alpha device to display both dogs and your friends' Alpha handheld devices (up to 20 TT 15 or Alpha units. Not compatible with Astro).