Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2020

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Whether hunting in the backwoods or on the back 40, users will feel confident knowing Alpha 200i gives a new level of peace of mind and global communication coverage through inReach satellite technology. With the 100 percent global Iridium® satellite network, users can send and receive messages, navigate their route, track and share their hunt, and if necessary, trigger an SOS to get help from a 24/7 global emergency response coordination center – directly from the Alpha 200i handheld or from a compatible device (active satellite subscription required) . For increased connectivity, users can connect wirelessly to the Garmin Explore™ app on their mobile device for additional texting and mapping needs. When paired with a compatible Garmin device, the Garmin Explore app shows real time dog tracking information, allows users to save collections of dog tracks and replay these tracks to review details of their hunt. Additionally, individuals can use the Garmin Explorewebsite and app to help manage tracks, routes and waypoints, and review statistics.

Using either traditional compass mapping or the new Pro View feature, users can locate their dogs at a glance. The system provides location updates every 2.5 seconds for up to 20 active dogs, so whether a dog is working in heavy cover or at a distance, a glance at the handheldgives individuals the ability to help pinpoint their dog’s location in near real time. The Alpha 200i can store and share more than 20 dogs in an inactive state, so users who rotate different dogs or hunt with different dog groups no longer need to add or remove dogs in the system prior to a hunt. When an individual dog or group of dogs is not in use, simply make the collar ID or group “inactive” to take it offline. The Alpha 200i is compatible within the Garmin ecosystem, so users can track their pack from the road, their wrist and other ways thanks to the wireless connectivity with products such as Garmin DriveTrack™ 71 GPS navigator, rugged fe?nix®, tactix® and Instinct® smartwatches, and other compatible devices.

Navigate your surroundings.