Sagebrush plateaus, rolling prairies, dense hardwoods, rocky ridges — no matter where you hunt, you and your dogs need reliable gear. Track your dogs in the field1 with the Alpha® 300i handheld, featuring a new vivid 3.5″ touchscreen, inReach® satellite communication2 and user-friendly 6-button design.
STRONG CONNECTION. STRONG BOND.
INTERACT WITH A RESPONSIVE TOUCHSCREEN AND BUTTONS.
TRACK AND TRAIN YOUR PACK IN THE FIELD
THE USER-REPLACEABLE BATTERY LASTS UP TO 55 HOURS.
GET UP TO 50 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE WITH INREACH TECHNOLOGY ENABLED.
NAVIGATE WITH TOPOACTIVE MAPS AND DOWNLOADABLE SATELLITE IMAGERY.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
VIVID DISPLAY AND TOUCHSCREEN
See your maps and track your dogs on an even brighter 3.5″ display with up to a 2.5-second update rate. Easily interact with the device on a responsive touchscreen, even with gloves on, and read the screen in a variety of light conditions.
CHANNEL VIEW
Monitor the concentration of collars in the area, and easily select less congested channels to avoid interference.
SOS ALERTS AND TWO-WAY MESSAGING
In case of an emergency, use inReach satellite technology to send an interactive SOS message. Keep in touch and exchange text messages with friends and family where cell service doesn’t exist. You can also track your location and share it with those at home or out in the field.
TRAIN YOUR PACK
Monitor up to 20 dogs with your compatible dog collars — from up to 14.5 kilometres away — on the colour touchscreen display.
TRAIN YOUR PACK
Use dedicated buttons for fast training cues and command initiation. Select from 18 levels of momentary and continuous stimulation. Hunters can also issue different levels of audible tone or vibration commands1.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Download satellite imagery via Wi-Fi® technology to your device, and see the terrain features from above to help you navigate or find suitable habitat for your quarry.
InReach Subscription Costs
To access the Iridium network and communicate with your Alpha, an active satellite subscription is required. There are multiple plans and tiers available depending on your level of usage. Plan pricing is accurate as of 12/12/2024.
CONSUMER PLANS
| ESSENTIAL | STANDARD | PREMIUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE MONTHLY | $25 AUD | $50 AUD | $85 AUD |
| EMERGENCY SOS MESSAGING | Included | Included | Included |
| CHECK-IN MESSAGES | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| TEXT MESSAGES/WEATHER REQUESTS | 50 | 150 | Unlimited |
| PHOTO AND VOICE MESSAGES | 10 | 25 | 50 |
| LIVE TRACKING | $0.20 AUD each | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | |||
| ACTIVATION FEE | $70 AUD | $70 AUD | $70 AUD |
| OVERAGE CHARGES | |||
| TEXT MESSAGES/WEATHER REQUESTS | $0.85 AUD each | $0.85 AUD each | Included |
| PHOTO AND VOICE MESSAGES | $1.70 AUD each | $1.70 AUD each | $1.70 AUD each |
PRO PLANS:
| FLEX ENABLED | FLEX BASIC | FLEX ADVANCED | FLEX PREMIER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE MONTHLY | $22 AUD | $35 AUD | $60 AUD | $95 AUD |
| EMERGENCY SOS MESSAGING | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| CHECK-IN MESSAGES | $0.20 AUD each message | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| TEXT MESSAGES/WEATHER REQUESTS | $0.85 AUD each message | 50 | 150 | Unlimited |
| PHOTO AND VOICE MESSAGES | $1.70 AUD each message | 10 | 25 | 50 |
| LIVE TRACKING | $0.20 AUD (10 min+ interval)each | $0.20 AUD each | Unlimited (10 min+ interval) | Unlimited (2 min+ interval) |
| ADDITIONAL CHARGES | ||||
| ACTIVATION FEE | $70 AUD | $70 AUD | $70 AUD | $70 AUD |
| OVERAGE CHARGES | ||||
| TEXT MESSAGES/WEATHER REQUESTS | $0.85 AUD each | $0.85 AUD each | $0.85 AUD each | N/A |
| PHOTO AND VOICE MESSAGES | $1.70 AUD each | $1.70 AUD each | $1.70 AUD each | $1.70 AUD each |
| SUSPEND FEE | $9 AUD /mo. | $9 AUD /mo. | $9 AUD /mo. | $9 AUD /mo. |
BE THE PACK LEADER
HANDHELD FEATURES
LONG-LASTING BATTERY
The user-replaceable battery lasts up to 55 hours— or 50 hours with inReach technology enabled.
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Save time at the start of every hunt with groups of dogs and people that match how and whom you hunt with.
MONITOR THE DOGS
See when a dog is “treed” or “on point.”
GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
Pair with the Garmin Explore smartphone app to review the entire hunt and more.
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
Easily pair the handheld to select T and TT™ series collars.
DOG LIST
Store up to 250 dogs, making it easy to switch active collars in the field.
DOG METRICS
See critical dog metrics, such as distance, speed and time afield, right on the dog info screen1.
INREACH TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
100% GLOBAL IRIDIUM SATELLITE NETWORK
Messages, SOS alerts and tracking are transferred via the global Iridium satellite network2.
OPTIONAL INREACH WEATHER
Get detailed weather reports on the handheld with the Garmin Explore app2.
GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
Pair with the Garmin Explore smartphone app for fast, easy satellite messaging2.
MAPSHARE™ TRIP SHARING PAGE
Provide friends and family with an easy way to see your progress, view your GPS location and exchange messages during your trip2.
NAVIGATION FEATURES
MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT
Access multiple global navigation satellite systems for better service in challenging environments.
PRO VIEW COMPASS
This simple, at-a-glance tracking shows which direction and how far away your dogs are.
TOPOACTIVE MAPS
Get detailed views of terrain contours, topographic elevations, summits, parks and more.
PREMIUM MAP FEATURES
Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+, and get public land information, enhanced topographic maps, landowner names and more.
ALTIMETER
The barometric altimeter helps you accurately monitor ascent and descent.
3-AXIS COMPASS
Navigate with the tilt-compensated 3-axis electronic compass — whether you’re moving or not.
1 Requires compatible dog collars (sold separately)
2 Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
General
| DIMENSION | 6.8 x 16.2 x 3.4 cm (2.7 x 6.4 x 1.3″) *dimensions do not include antenna |
| TOUCHSCREEN | |
| DISPLAY SIZE | (WxH) 4.7 cm x 7.7 cm, 3.5″ diag (88.9 mm) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 282 x 470 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | Transflective, colour TFT touchscreen |
| WEIGHT | 280 g (9.9 oz) with standard antenna and battery |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| BATTERY TYPE | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) |
| BATTERY LIFE | Up to 55 hours; up to 50 hours with inReach® technology enabled |
| INTERFACE | High-speed USB |
| MEMORY/HISTORY | 16 GB |
Maps & Memory
| PRELOADED MAPS | Yes (TopoActive Australia & New Zealand) |
| ABILITY TO ADD MAPS | Yes |
| AUTOMATIC ROUTING (TURN BY TURN ROUTING ON ROADS) FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| SATELLITE IMAGERY | Yes (direct to device; no annual subscription required) |
| EXTERNAL MEMORY STORAGE | microSD card (not included) |
| WAYPOINTS/FAVOURITES/LOCATIONS | 10,000 |
| TRACKS | Up to 20 assets (any combination of compatible dog devices and handhelds) |
| NAVIGATION TRACK LOG | 20,000 points, 250 saved spx tracks, 300 saved fit activities |
| NAVIGATION ROUTES | 250 |
| STORED CONTACTS | 250 dogs |
| GROUP MANAGEMENT |
Sensors
| HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER | |
| GPS | |
| GALILEO | yes (high and low) |
| BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER | |
| COMPASS | Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
Safety and Tracking Features
| LIVETRACK |
Outdoor Recreation
| POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION | |
| AREA CALCULATION | |
| HUNT/FISH CALENDAR | |
| SUN AND MOON INFORMATION | |
| XERO LOCATIONS | |
| CUSTOM MAPS COMPATIBLE |
inReach Features
| INTERACTIVE SOS | |
| SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO SMS AND EMAIL | |
| SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO OTHER INREACH DEVICE | |
| EXCHANGE LOCATIONS WITH OTHER INREACH DEVICE | |
| VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR CUSTOM MESSAGING | |
| SEND WAYPOINTS TO MAPSHARE DURING TRIP | |
| SEND ROUTE SELECTION TO MAPSHARE DURING TRIP |
Radio Features
| FREQUENCY BAND | VHF |
| CHANNELS | 5 |
| RANGE | 14.5 kilometres with compatible dog devices |
| LOCATION REPORTING (SEND AND RECEIVE GPS POSITIONS) | |
| VIBRATION ALERT | |
| CONTACTS |
Outdoor Applications
| COMPATIBLE WITH GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP | |
| GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE COMPATIBLE | |
| DOG TRACKING |
Connections
| CONNECTIONS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | Yes (Wi-Fi, BLUE and ANT+) |
Additional Information
| Additional Maps | yes (Outdoor Maps+) |
- Alpha 300i with rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
- Belt clip
- AC adapter
- USB cable
- Documentation
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