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02.07.08
Garmin Astro 220 Combo Package
$559.00
Introducing Astro, the first high sensitivity GPS-enabled dog
tracking system for hunters and sportsmen. This unique system pinpoints your
dog’s position and shows you exactly where he is.
Tired of searching for your hunting dog in tall grass or dense cover? Now
you can leave the
hunting entirely to him. Pinpoint your dog’s position, even when you can’t
see or hear him.
Attach Collar and Go
The Astro system includes a bright color-screen handheld
GPS device and a
wireless transmitter, called the DC-20. To get started, just take Astro
outdoors and turn on the handheld and transmitter to acquire GPS satellite
signals. Then attach the DC-20 to your dog, either with the included
dog
harness or by threading it onto a 1-inch e-collar using the included collar
attachment plate. Now you’re ready to turn him loose — no other setup
required.
Track Dogs in Dense Cover
 As often as every five seconds, your dog’s DC-20 transmits his position to
your handheld, and you can see his current location as well as a trail of
where he’s been on the Map page of your handheld. Switch over to the Dog
Tracker page to view a compass pointing to your dog’s location as well as
his current status: whether he’s running, sitting, on point or treeing. Astro can also sound an alarm to let you know instantly when your dog goes
on point.
Astro boasts a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that can track your dog’s
position even in the densest cover. You can track up to ten dogs at one time
with Astro, at a distance of up to five miles away (depending on terrain).
The system transmits information by line-of-sight, so it reaches farthest in
flat, open territory.
Count Your Coveys
After you’ve captured your quarry, mark the exact spot with Astro’s Covey
Counter™, a special waypoint that tells you 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 save the location of
these places quickly and easily for each hunt. Astro also offers special
waypoint icons to represent food plots, tree stands and other
hunting-related points.
Experience Full-featured GPS
 Astro shines when you’re out on the hunt, but it also excels in getting you
back to your truck at the end of the day, or even back home again. In fact,
the Astro handheld has all the features of Garmin’s top-line handheld
outdoor devices, including a barometric altimeter, electronic compass,
microSD card slot, celestial information, area calculator and rugged, IPX7
waterproof exterior. With optional detailed city street maps, you can search
for over 6 million points of interest and create a route on roads with exact
turn-by-turn directions.
To track more than one dog, see the DC-20 collar transmitter sold
separately.
Astro: Leave the hunting to your dogs
In the Box
Astron 220 handheld with VHF antenna
DC-20 wireless transmitter with VHF antenna
Dog harness
Collar attachment plate
Carrying case
Lithium-ion battery pack for DC 20
Vehicle power cable and AC adapter for DC-20
MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
USB cable
Wrist strap
Belt clip
Owner's manual
Quick reference guide
Features
Astro 220 Handheld
This robust GPS handheld is packed with all the features of Garmin's
award-winning outdoor handheld products - and then some.
High Sensitivity GPS Receiver.
Bright, sunlight-readable screen.
Rugged IPX7, waterproof case.
microSD card slot for maps and extra memory.
USB port for PC connection.
Flexible, removable VHF antenna.
Dog compass, dog tracker and Covey Counter.
Hunter-specific waypoints.
Updates as fast as every 5 seconds.
Barometric altimeter and tilt-compensated 3 axis compass.
Weighs only 6.4 ounces.
Uses replaceable AA batteries.
Battery life: greater than 20 hours.
DC-20 Collar Transmitter
Rugged on/off button.
IPX7 Waterproof Case.
Flexible, removable VHF Antenna.
Internal GPS Antenna.
Weighs 6 ounces.
3.25" Wide x 1.75" Height x 1.50" Deep.
Rechargeable litium-ion battery pack.
Battery life: 10 hours typical.
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