Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2020

FIRST SPORTING DOG SYSTEM TO INCORPORATE INREACH SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY Garmin® recently announced the Alpha 200i, the newest generation tracking and training system for hunters and their canine companions. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, the Alpha® 100, the new 200i features enhanced mapping capabilities; a larger, 3.5” sunlight-readable touchscreen display; six-button, easy operation of the dog tracking-focused user experience; and inReach® satellite technology, allowing for two- way messaging and interactive SOS alerts so users can focus on their dogs and the hunt. “Eight years ago, the Alpha 100 transformed how outdoor enthusiasts track and train their sporting dogs. When designing the Alpha 200i, we asked customers what they wanted in a new Alpha system. Today the Alpha 200i, with its host of new features, brings dog tracking and training capabilities to a never-before-seen level,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Safety for hunters and their dogs has always been paramount with Garmin’s track and train systems. Now, with the addition of inReach technology to the Alpha 200i, customers can stay connected through SMS and live tracking with family and friends whether their hunt takes them to the next county or another country.” Building on the proven track and train capabilities of the Alpha 100, the Alpha 200i now has a larger, 3.5”, sunlight-readable capacitive touchscreen display for increased visibility in all conditions. The touchscreen also allows individuals to configure their setup to specific hunt application needs while displaying only the relevant information necessary to accomplish a task. Alpha 200i users can easily customize tracking and/or training functions through the handheld’s button operation, which allows for fast dog training cues and minor adjustments. Using the new “quick key”

functionality on the handheld, individuals can easily and quickly access the most important field applications based on their hunting preferences, including dog list/group management, TopoActive terrain maps to determine best hunt routes, dog training and tracking data to help keep dogs safe and moving in the right direction, or important waypoint locations for efficient and effective in- field time management.

TRACK YOUR PACK Monitor up to 20 dogs from up to 9 miles (depending on dog device) with a 2.5-second update rate. DOG LIST/GROUP MANAGEMENT Keep inactive dogs in your dog list, and manage active groups so you don’t have to add and remove dogs for every hunt. SIX-BUTTON DESIGN Use dedicated buttons for fast training cues and minor adjustments in the field.

Using multi-GNSS support and enhanced mapping systems, the Alpha 200i gives users the ability to always know exactly where the hunt takes them. Themulti-GNSS satellite network on the Alpha 200i uses more satellites than traditional GPS alone for better tracking in challenging environments. The Alpha 200i also comes preloaded with Garmin TopoActive mapping and direct-to-device BirdsEye Satellite Imagery. Users can connect the Alpha 200i to a Wi-Fi® network and download BirdsEye Satellite Imagery directly to their device for a detailed landscape view of a region or use a compatible Garmin HuntView card (sold separately in U.S. or France markets) for a more detailed landscape overview.