Handheld Tracking System for Sporting Dogs
Garmin Astro 430
- Track
up to 20 dogs¹ at a time, with ranges up to 9 miles using compatible
Garmin dog collars (sold separately)
- 2.5-second
update rate provides faster location tracking when dogs are on the run
- GPS
and GLONASS reception enables better satellite tracking in challenging
environments than GPS alone
- Comes
with preloaded TOPO U.S 100K mapping; 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 dogs¹, Astro 430 is a handheld powerhouse of a dog-tracking
performance. Intuitive and easy to use, the Astro 430 handheld features a
vibrant 2.6" 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 a compatible Garmin dog collar (sold separately) to
transmit each dog’s location as often as every 2.5 seconds, Astro 430 is quick
to pinpoint the track they’re following — even when they’re on the run. On the
Astro handheld's bright, crisp display, you can see your dog’s current location
and a trail of where he’s been. You also can switch over to the Dog Track page
to view a compass pointing to your dog’s location. For help in keeping the big
picture in sight when tracking multiple dogs, it’s 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 map’s current zoom scale can be notated on the display’s
margin in the direction of the dog’s location. To reduce visual clutter on the map,
you can toggle between “show all,” “show some” and “show none” — selecting the
duration that each dog’s track is viewable on the display. You can also share a
dog’s track code so another person can view your dog’s location on their unit’s
map, along with the dog tracking compass. Further, by sharing a dog’s control
code, you can allow another person to configure and control your dog’s
on-collar device.
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. The Astro handheld’s 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.
Sophisticated Hunt
Metrics helps monitor your dog’s 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.
After you’ve
tracked down your quarry, mark the exact spot with Astro handheld’s 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.
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
rugged Tread® off-road powersport
navigator or Garmin
DriveTrack™ 71 car navigator (each
sold separately) can receive and display dog positions on its moving map — with
topographic or satellite image views — showing navigation cues to your dog’s
current location. Likewise, fēnix® series
watches can receive dog
status updates and alerts for viewing at a glance on your wrist. Also, while
you’re 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 compatible Garmin dog collars²). View real-time
GPS information on the larger display of your computer, making it ideal for
canine search and rescue teams. And because it’s GPS and GLONASS capable,
you'll get tracking, even where Internet and cellphone service isn’t available.
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 it’s optionally available with a long-lasting NiMH battery pack that’s rechargeable in the unit. What’s more, if you ever drop or misplace your Astro 430 in the field, the high-visibility orange case makes it easy to track down.
