Description

Astro is the premier high-sensitivity GPS-enabled tracking system for sporting dogs. This unique system pinpoints your dog's position and shows you exactly where he is, even when you can't see or hear him. The new Astro 320 handheld GPS device has features that hunters have been asking for - like increased range, a simplified user interface and must-have mapping capability.

To get started, just take Astro outdoors and turn on the handheld and transmitter to acquire GPS satellite signals. Then attach the DC 40 to your dog. Now you're ready to turn him loose - no other setup required.
Experience the Improved Astro 320

More intuitive and easier to use, the new Astro 320 takes dog tracking to an entirely new level. The 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 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 Gar.min DC series transmitter, also debuts innovative features like enhanced map drawing capabilities, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery compatibility (subscription required), vibration-based alerts and a 3-axis electronic compass.

Thanks to the redesigned antenna, the maximum range between the Astro 320 and a Gar.min tracking collar has been increased by nearly 30 percent - up to 9 mi in flat, unobstructed terrain.

Both durable and waterproof, Astro 320 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.

Get Additional Mapping

With its microSD card slot, Astro 320 lets you purchase and load TOPO U.S. 24K maps for land elevation contours or City Navigator NT? map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads. Astro 320 also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription 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, Astro 320 is compatible with Gar.min Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Track Dogs in Dense Cover

As often as every 5 seconds, your dog's DC 40 transmits his position to your handheld, 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. Astro also can sound an alarm to let you know instantly when your dog goes on point.

Each dog's precise distance also can be presented on the map page, and users can choose an option that auto zooms the map so all dogs can be seen on the display at any time. 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.

Astro 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, at a distance of up to 9 mi 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. Astro lets you save other special waypoints, such as "Truck" and "Lodge," so you can save the location of these places quickly and easily for each hunt. Astro also offers special waypoint icons to represent food plots, tree stands and other hunting-related points

Features

Customizable Dog Display

Tracking man's best friend has never been so easy. WIth the 320, you can choose to see a combination of your dog's name, direction, distance and status so you can see everything without leaving your map.

Stay Up-to-date

Your dog covers some serious ground, but you don't need to. Stay focused on where you're going, while keeping up-to-date on your dog, even when he or she has gone off screen.

Share Dogs

Need to share your dog with a pal? No worry. Wirelessly send, receive or transfer a dog's name, ID and update rate between units. You can track up to 10 dogs at a time, at a distance of up to 9 mi away (depending on the terrain).

Activity Logging

Keep track of what you did, when you did it, with Astro's improved calendar. It automatically and conveniently links all of your marked points and logged tracks to the day of the hunt for later review, or bragging rights.
Dashboards

Bring more functionality to your device with more dashboards in more places. View your elevation plot, coordinates, compass arrow and more on any page, at any time.

Improved Interface

Bigger and bolder, the 320 uses larger icons and text so you can find what you're looking for faster. Plus, the 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 Big Dog Just Got Better

    Uses HotFix and a high sensitivity receiver to acquire satellites
    Offers an improved base map with Digital Elevation Model
    Offers improved mapping support with access to TOPO U.S. 24K, BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, Gar.min Custom Maps, City Navigator NT, BlueChart g2 and more (sold separately)
    Allows you to adjust your dog's track length
    Zooms in (and out) quickly to find your dog
    Tracks 10,000 points of information per dog, ensuring your records are accurate no matter how long you are out
    Uses a universally accepted GPX file format to store all of your data
    Includes a keypad lock to stop accidental key presses
    Allows you to switch profiles - hunting, recreational, automotive, marine, geocaching, fitness, etc. - quickly so you won't miss a beat once you're done hunting
    Debuts innovative features like enhanced map drawing capabilities, vibration-based alerts and a 3-axis electronic compass
    Features legendary toughness that's built to withstand the elements - be it dust, dirt, humidity or water
    Marks your exact spot with Covey Counter, a special waypoint that tells you the exact location, time of day and elevation where you found your prey
    Saves other "special" waypoints, such as "Truck" and "Lodge" as well as waypoint icons to represent food plots, tree stands and other hunting-related points

Specifications:
Physical & Performance
Unit dimensions, WxHxD    2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)
Display size, WxH    1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH    160 x 240 pixels
Display type    transflective, 65-K color TFT
Weight    9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries
Battery    2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life    up to 20 hours
Waterproof    yes (IPX7)
Floats    no
High-sensitivity receiver    yes
Interface    USB
 
Maps and Memory
Basemap    yes
Preloaded maps    no
Ability to add maps    yes
Built-in memory    1.7 GB
Accepts data cards    microSD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations    2000
Routes    200
Track log    10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
 
Features and Benefits
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads)    yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass    yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen    no
Barometric altimeter    yes
Camera    no
Geocaching-friendly    yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible    yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)    yes
Outdoor GPS games    no
Hunt/fish calendar    yes
Sun and moon information    yes
Tide tables    yes
Area calculation    yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)    yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units)    yes
Picture viewer    no
Gar.min Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)    yes

Additional

    Range: 9 miles (line of sight)
    Frequency band: MURS
    Vibration mode: yes
    Tracks up to 10 dogs simultaneously

What's In The Box:

    Astro 320 Receiver
    NEW DC 40 wireless transmitter collar
    Extended range antenna
    USB cable
    Belt clip
    Manuals