The Astro 320 DC40 GPS dog tracking system is the premier high-sensitivity GPS-enabled tracking system for
sporting dogs. This unique GPS system pinpoints your dog’s position and
shows you exactly where he is, even if you can’t see or hear your dog. The
new Astro 320 handheld GPS device has new features that hunters have been
asking for – like increased range, a simplified user interface and
must-have improved mapping capability.
See Your Dogs' Every Move
The Astro dog tracking system includes the redesigned Astro 320 and the rugged, orange polyurethane DC 40 transmitter GPS collar. The GPS tracking collar accommodates most e-collar receivers,
eliminating the need to put two separate collars on a dog. Plus, Collar
Lock creates a 4-digit PIN number that helps prevent others from seeing
your dog’s whereabouts — a very useful feature in field trials to ensure that
an Astro 320 is used only as a recovery tool when a dog becomes lost in competition.
To get started, just take Astro 320 outdoors and turn on the handheld and
transmitter to acquire GPS satellite signals. Then attach the DC 40 GPS transmitter to
your dog. Now you’re ready to turn him loose — it's that easy, no other setup required.
Experience the Improved Astro 320
More intuitive and easier to use, the new improved Astro 320 takes GPS dog
tracking to an entirely new level. The new interface streamlines what is
displayed by allowing dogs that are outside the current zoom level to
have their location notated in the display’s margin. The user also can also choose the amount of each dog’s tracklog displayed, or toggle it off
completely, to avoid cluttering the map.
The Astro 320, compatible with any Garmin DC series transmitter, also
debuts innovative features like enhanced map drawing capabilities, Bird's Eye Satelite Imagery compatibility (a subscription is required), vibration-based alerts and a 3-axis electronic compass.
Thanks to the redesigned antenna, the maximum range between the Astro
320 and a Garmin tracking collar has been increased by nearly 30
percent – up to 9 miles in flat, unobstructed terrain.
The Astro is both durable and waterproof. The Astro 320 GPS dog tracking system features the legendary
toughness that’s built to withstand the elements – be it dust, dirt,
humidity or water, none of which are a match for this essential hunting
companion.
Upgrade with Ease
Getting what you need for the hunt is now a lot easier. Hunters
have the option of purchasing the entire Astro bundle, a stand-alone
Astro 320 or as many DC 40 collars as necessary. And if you do get the
320, remember it’s compatible with the DC 30 series dog collar.
Get Additional Mapping
With its micro SD card slot, Astro 320 lets you purchase and load TOPO US 24k maps for land elevation contours or City Navigator map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads. The Astro 320 also supports Bird's Eye Satellite Imagery (a subscription is required), that lets you download satellite images to
your device and integrate them with your maps. Mapping depicts important
nearby geographical features and lets hunters know, for example, if
their dog has crossed a creek or is nearing a dangerous road.
In addition, the Astro 320 is compatible with Garmin Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your Astro 320 receiver.
Track Dogs in Dense Cover
As often as every 5 seconds, your dog’s DC 40 transmits your dogs position
to your 320 handheld receiver, and you can see his current location and 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 quarry. The Astro 320 can also sound an alarm to let you know instantly
when your dog goes on point.
Each dog’s precise distance also can be navigated on the map page,
and users can choose an option that auto zooms the map so all dogs can
be seen at once on the display. Alternately, 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. The user also
can choose the duration that each dog’s tracklog is viewed on the
display – or toggle it off completely for a cleaner display.
The Astro 320 boasts a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that can track your
dog’s position even in the densest cover. You can track up to 10 dogs at
one time with Astro 320, at a distance of up to 9 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. The Astro 320 lets you
save other special waypoints, such as your "Truck" and "Lodge," so you can
save the location of these places quickly and easily for each hunt. The Astro 320 also offers special waypoint icons to represent food plots, tree
stands and other hunting related points.
Plan Your Next Trip
Take charge of your next hunting trip with Base Camp, a software feature to view and organize your maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks
and send them to your Garmin device. This free trip-planning software
displays topgraphic 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 when paired with a BirdsEye
Satellite Imagery subscription as well as geotag photos, or associate
them with specific waypoints.