Overview

Handheld Tracking System for Sporting Dogs:

• Track up to 20 dogs at a time, with ranges up to 9 miles using a Garmin T 5 collar device or up to 4 miles with T 5 mini collar device
• 2.5-second update rate provides faster location tracking when dogs are on the run
• GPS/GLONASS reception enables better satellite tracking in challenging environments than GPS alone
• Comes with preloaded TOPO U.S 100K mapping and a free 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription; compatible with Garmin HuntView cards
• Hunt Metrics data helps analyze your dogs hunting patterns and behaviors; view distance traveled, time afield, and more.

With faster 2.5-second location updates and the capacity to follow up to 20 dogs, Astro 430 is a handheld powerhouse of dog-tracking performance. Intuitive and easy to use, the Astro 430 handheld features a vibrant 2.6-inch color display, preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K mapping, an optional in-unit rechargeable battery and Hunt Metrics data to help analyze your dogs tracking habits in the field, so you can know how to train more effectively.Follow Your Dog’s Every Move:
Using the Garmin T 5 or T 5 mini collar devices (sold separately) to transmit each dogs location as often as every 2.5 seconds, Astro 430 is quick to pinpoint the track theyre following even when theyre on the run. On the Astros bright, crisp display, you can see your dogs current location and a trail of where hes been. You also can switch over to the Dog Track page to view a compass pointing to your dogs location. For help in keeping the big picture in sight when tracking multiple dogs, its easy to auto zoom the map page, so all dogs can be seen on the display at any time. Dogs that are too far away to fit on the maps current zoom scale can be notated on the displays margin in the direction of the dogs location.To reduce visual clutter on the map, you can toggle between show all, show some and show none selecting the duration that each dogs track is viewable on the display. You can also share a dogs track code so another person can view your dogs location on their units map, along with the dog tracking compass. Further, by sharing a dogs control code, you can allow another person to configure and control your dogs on-collar device.
See More Detail with Additional Mapping:
Astro 430 features a microSD card slot that allows you to load even more mapping options, such as TOPO U.S. 24K and HuntView maps (sold separately). You also can opt for City Navigator NT map data that gives you turn-by-turn driving directions on roads. In addition, Astro 430 supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (free 1-year subscription included) so you can download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. The Astros mapping depicts important nearby geographical features and enables you to see if your dog has crossed a creek or is nearing a dangerous roadway.
Astro 430 is also compatible with Garmin Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Track with Hunt Metrics Data:

Sophisticated Hunt Metrics helps monitor your dogs hunting patterns and behaviors to optimize your training opportunities. You can see your dog’s times, distances traveled, and overall scores. Plus, the Astro 430 will also capture the number of times during the hunt when an on point or treed event was indicated.

Count Your Coveys:

After youve tracked down your quarry, mark the exact spot with Astros Covey Counter, a special waypoint that shows the exact location, time of day, and elevation where you found your prey as well as the number of birds you flushed and took from that location. Astro lets you save other special waypoints, such as Truck and Lodge, so you can easily find your way back to these locations at the end of the hunt. Astro also offers special waypoint icons to represent food plots, tree stands, and other hunting-related points.

Make Every Outing Count:

Plan for a more productive hunting trip with BaseCamp software, which lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes and tracks. This free trip-planning software even allows you to create Garmin Adventures that you can share with friends, family or fellow dog trackers. BaseCamp displays topographic map data in 2-D or 3-D on your computer screen, including contour lines and elevation profiles. It also can transfer an unlimited amount of satellite images to your device when paired with your Astros free 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.

Share Wirelessly:

With an expanded ecosystem of wireless connectivity options, Astro 430 can support unit-to-unit data transfer with a variety of compatible Garmin devices. For example, the outdoor Garmin DriveTrack 70 GPS navigator can receive and display dog positions on its moving map with TOPO or satellite image views showing navigation cues to your dogs current location. Likewise, fnix 3 GPS watches can receive dog status updates and alerts for viewing at a glance on your wrist. Also, while youre in the field, Astro 430 lets you link and share wirelessly with your buddies compatible devices, such as the Oregon handheld, Montana handheld, GPSMAP 64 chartplotter or other ANT+ enabled devices, to help coordinate hunt logistics on the go.

Turn Your Computer Into a BaseStation for Tracking Dogs:

Load your laptop with BaseStation software to turn it into a field control center for tracking multiple dogs (equipped with T 5 or T 5 mini dog devices). View real-time GPS information on the larger display of your computer, making it ideal for canine search and rescue teams. And because its GPS/GLONASS capable, you’ll get tracking, even where Internet and cell phone service isnt available.

Tough, Water-resistant, Long-lasting:

Like all Garmin outdoor products, Astro 430 is designed to be effective, easy to use, reliable and rugged enough to withstand all the blows, bumps and sloppy conditions of training and hunting. The handheld unit is water-resistant to IPX7, and it can be powered with standard AA batteries or its optionally available with a long-lasting NiMH battery pack thats rechargeable in the unit. Whats more, if you ever drop or misplace your Astro 430 in the field, the high-visibility orange case makes it easy to track down.

Specifications

• BRAND NAME GARMIN Astro 430
• DISPLAY SIZE 1.43″ x 2.15″ (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6″ diag (6.6 cm)
• DISPLAY RESOLUTION 160 x 240 pixels
• DISPLAY TYPE transflective, 65-K color TFT
• WEIGHT 9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries
• BATTERY TYPE Optional NiMH pack or 2 standard AA (not included)
• BATTERY LIFE up to 20 hours (Astro 430)
• WATER RATING IPX7
• PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 2.4″ x 6.3″ x 1.4″ (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)
• MEMORY/HISTORY 4 GB

Maps & Memory:

• PRELOADED MAPS yes (TOPO)
• ABILITY TO ADD MAPS Yes
• BASEMAP Yes
• AUTOMATIC ROUTING (TURN BY TURN ROUTING ON ROADS) FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
• EXTERNAL MEMORY STORAGE microSD card (not included)
• WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS 2000
• TRACK LOG 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
• ROUTES 200

Sensors:

• BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER Yes
• COMPASS Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)

Outdoor Recreation:

• AREA CALCULATION Yes
• HUNT/FISH CALENDAR Yes
• SUN AND MOON INFORMATION Yes
• GEOCACHING-FRIENDLY Yes (Paperless)
• CUSTOM MAPS COMPATIBLE Yes

Additional:

• Range (line of sight): T 5: 9 miles; Mini: 4 miles
• Frequency band: MURS (The T 5, T 5 mini, TT 15 and TT 15 mini are only compatible with the Astro 320, Astro 430 and the Alpha 100. T 5, T 5 mini, TT 15 and TT 15 mini can be configured for operation with either handheld but cannot be tracked simultaneously by both the Astro 320 and the Astro 430)
• Handhelds vibration mode: yes
• Tracks up to 20 dogs simultaneously

In The Box

T 5 Bundle (Astro 430 handheld and T 5 dog device):

• Astro 430 handheld
• T 5 dog device with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• 1-inch orange collar strap
• 5-inch standard and 13-inch extended range antennas (for Astro 430)
• 18.5-inch standard and 22.5-inch extended range antennas (for T 5)
• Belt clip
• Charging clip
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Vehicle charging adapter
• Manual

T 5 mini Bundle (Astro 430 handheld and T 5 mini dog device):

• Astro 430 handheld
• T 5 mini dog device with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• 3/4-inch orange collar strap
• 5-inch standard and 13-inch extended range antennas (for Astro 430)
• 18.5-inch standard range antenna (for T 5 mini)
• Belt clip
• Charging clip
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Vehicle charging adapter
• Manual

Handheld Only:

• Astro 430
• 5-inch standard antenna
• 13-inch extended range antenna
• USB cable
• Belt clip
• Manual