Overview:

Handheld GPS Sporting Dog Tracking System for U.S. and Canada:

• Track up to 20 dogs with the 2.6 color display; pair with T 9 dog devicesfor a range of up to 5 miles (8 km); uses 900 MHz FHSS, approved for operation in Canada and the U.S.
• 2.5-second update rate provides faster location tracking when dogs are on the run
• High-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS satellite reception has the ability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
• Preloaded TOPO mapping for the U.S. and southern Canada and a free 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription for better location-awareness
• Hunt Metrics dog data analyzes dogs speed, distance traveled, and time afield so you can review and train more effectively

Follow Your Dog’s Every Move:

Using our T 9 collar device(sold separately or as a bundle) to transmit each dogs location as often as every 2.5 seconds, Astro 900 is quick to pinpoint the track theyre following even when theyre on the run. On the Astro devices 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.

Count Your Coveys:

After youve tracked down your quarry, mark the exact spot with the Astro devices 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 that lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks. 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 Astro devices free 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.

Share Wirelessly:

With an expanded ecosystem of wireless connectivity options, Astro 900 can support unit-to-unit data transfer with a variety of compatible Garmin devices. For example, Garmin DriveTrack can receive and display dog positions on its moving map with topographic or satellite image views showing navigation cues to your dogs current location. Likewise, a compatible fnix GPS watch can receive dog status updates and alerts for viewing at a glance on your wrist. Also, while youre in the field, Astro 900 lets you link and share wirelessly with your buddies compatible devices, such as the Oregon handheld, Montana handheld, GPSMAP 64 chartplotter or other ANT+ connectivity-enabled devices, to help coordinate hunt logistics on the go.

Turn Your Computer Into a BaseStation for Tracking Dogs

Tough, Water-resistant, Long-lasting:

Like all Garmin outdoor products, Astro 900 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 900 in the field, the high-visibility orange case makes it easier to track down.

Specifications:

• BRAND NAME:GSRMINAstro
• PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:2.4″ x 6.3″ x 1.4″(6.1×16.0x3.6cm)
• 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
• MEMORY/HISTORY:4 GB

Maps & Memory:

• PRELOADED MAPS yes (TOPO U.S. and Canada)
• 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 9: 5 miles
• Frequency band: 900 MHz FHSS
• Handhelds vibration mode: yes
• Tracks up to 20 dogs simultaneously

In The Box:

• Astro 900 handheld
• T 9 dog device with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• 1 inch (2.5 cm) orange collar strap
• 4.2 inch (10.8 cm) antenna for Astro 900
• 14.2 inch (36 cm) antenna for T 9
• Belt clip
• AC adapter
• Vehicle power cable
• Charging cable for T 9
• USB cable
• Manual