GARMIN ALPHA® 100 Portable GPS and tracking collar for T5 or TT15 dogs with remote training function

An indispensable tool in the field, the Garmin Alpha 100 is a handheld GPS that, when combined with the T5 tracking collar or TT15 remote training tracking collar, will help you get the most out of your hunting dogs. It enhances Garmin's proven tracking system with features that give you better control of your dog. The Alpha is easy to use and allows you to track your dogs in the field. It has a maximum range of 14.5 km and a 2.5-second update rate for dog positions. With the Alpha, you can now track your hunting partners and send them predefined messages on their Alpha.

With multiple Alpha 100 handhelds and T 5 dog devices, you can pinpoint up to 20 exact dog or hunter positions on a large, glove-friendly touchscreen, even when they're out of sight. And because the Alpha 100 comes with a preloaded European recreational map, you'll know your surroundings.

A new category of tracking You can closely monitor each dog's speed, distance traveled and direction of travel. Plus, you get notifications of the dog's actual status, such as when an animal is "stopped. A single Alpha 100 unit can track up to 20 dogs or hunters up to 14.5 km (T 5) or 6.5 km (T 5 Mini) with signals from additional Alpha 100 handhelds, or T 5 Mini and T 5 dog units (each sold separately).

With update rates of 2.5 seconds, the Alpha 100 ensures that you never lose sight of your dogs. On the T 5/T 5 Mini, the top-mounted GPS/GLONASS antenna provides fast, reliable satellite tracking and high accuracy, even in demanding environments. Since the Alpha 100 comes with a leisure map of Europe, you always know the areas around you. For even more detail, a free one-year subscription to BirdsEye1 satellite imagery gives you an ultra-realistic view of the terrain, including roads, waterways or forests.

Optimized tracking for small breeds (T 5 Mini only)

The T 5 Mini is designed to be worn by the smallest breeds of dogs, such as beagles and terriers, with neck sizes ranging from 24 cm to 35.5 cm and weights between 7 kg and 15 kg. The objective behind the design of the T 5 Mini is to offer the dog maximum agility without compromising performance, reducing the size of the device by about 30% and its weight by 25% to 198g. For optimal comfort when used in demanding hunting environments, the width of the collar has also been reduced to 1.9 cm (0.75 inch). The T 5 Mini has a battery life of up to 16-30 hours and a range of 6.5 km, which is very good for small dog breeds.

Enhanced control The Alpha 100 allows you to have absolute control over your dogs during a hunting trip. Stay in control, even if the dog leaves your sight. With proximity alerts and guard zones, you can monitor the dog's movements and receive notification when the animal leaves or enters a specific area. With Alpha, you can even "talk" to your pet through vibrations or beeps on the T 5/T 5 Mini dog device. This way, you stay in control of the dogs you've trained.

Stay in control, even if the dog leaves your sight

To conserve the T 5/T 5 Mini's battery life as much as possible, you can change its update rate from your Alpha handheld and quickly adapt to changing hunting conditions. With the Alpha in BaseStation mode and BaseCamp (Garmin's free planning software), you can even monitor the position of dogs and hunting partners from the large screen of your tablet or laptop. Another great feature is that you can start and stop the VIRB camera on your dog with your Alpha handheld device via the T 5/T 5 mini dog device.

Enhanced security

Setting up guard zones during a hunt can help you ensure that dogs stay away from dangerous areas such as roads or cliffs. With guard zones, you can create no-go areas and set up alerts that activate when the dog approaches them. If the dog approaches the road, you can remotely activate the LED lights on the TT 15/TT 15 Mini dog unit to improve the dog's visibility. You can also set the TT 15/TT 15 Mini to emergency mode, so the radio automatically switches to a lower update rate if the battery drops below 25%. This gives you an extra 12 hours to search for a lost dog. In case of danger, you send an emergency alert to all connected Alpha devices with your location, and tell the rest of your party to join you immediately.

Plan your next hunting trip

Plan your next adventure with BaseCamp, Garmin's free trip planning software that lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes and trails. BaseCamp displays 2D or 3D topographic map data on your computer screen, including contour lines and elevation profiles. It also transfers a virtually unlimited amount of satellite imagery to your device when paired with a BirdsEye satellite image subscription.

Rugged and durable

Garmin devices are known for their rugged, outdoor-optimized construction, and the Alpha is a perfect example. With a bright, glove-friendly 7.6 cm touchscreen display that provides excellent readability day or night, the Alpha is also protected by a water-resistant housing (IPX7 rating), so it's safe if you accidentally submerge it in water.

The T 5 / T 5 mini dog device is particularly robust and its materials are perfectly suited to the requirements of hunting. The dog device is waterproof to 10 m (1 ATM) and equipped with an extremely robust VHF antenna made of braided steel for reliable operation even in the thickest of vegetation.

Practical information on obtaining a legal use licence from BIPT:

As a reminder, any buyer must apply for a license to BIPT by means of the downloadable form below. It must be returned duly completed by e-mail or by post to the address below. We also propose you an example form to easily fill in your request to BIPT. All additional information to fill in the document can be obtained from the BIPT licensing department:

BIPT - Licensing Department

Ellipse Building - Building C
Boulevard du Roi Albert II 35
1030 Brussels
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