Garmin Alpha XL Dog Tracking GPS Navigator
Regular price $2,599.00TRACK YOUR PACK FROM YOUR TRUCK WITH THE NEW ALPHA XL
For hunters who want to track, monitor and retrieve their dogs from the field, this rugged dog tracking GPS navigator can handle off-road terrain while following up to 20 dogs on its big, easy-to-read display.
Key Features
- CRISP HIGH-RESOLUTION 10-INCH TOUCHSCREEN
- PAIRS DIRECTLY TO YOUR COMPATIBLE GARMIN DOG COLLARS AND HANDHELDS
- TRACK UP TO 20 DOGS, SHOWING DISTANCE, DIRECTION AND STATUS FOR EACH
- NAVIGATE YOUR HUNT WITH GARMIN MAPPING FOR ON- OR OFF-ROAD
- DELIVER COMMANDS TO PAIRED DOG COLLARS VIA THE TOUCHSCREEN
- CHANNEL VIEW FEATURE HELPS AVOID FREQUENCY CONGESTION
BIG, EASY-TO-READ DISPLAY
Enjoy a spacious 10-inch capacitive touchscreen that delivers a sharp, high-resolution display for effortless readability while on the road.
TRACK YOUR PACK
Keep tabs on up to 20 dogs with compatible collars from distances of up to 9 miles, all displayed on the vibrant color touchscreen map. The unit is also backward compatible with select Garmin collar devices, allowing you to utilize your existing equipment.
COMMAND CENTRAL
The generous touchscreen allows you to send training commands—featuring 18 levels of stimulation, tone, and vibration—to your paired collars, making it easy to adjust settings for individual dogs swiftly.
HUNT METRICS
Track each dog’s daily hunting habits, including distance, speed, and time spent outdoors, enabling you to assess performance effectively.
CHANNEL VIEW FEATURE
Easily observe the concentration of collars in the vicinity and select less congested channels to minimize interference.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Utilize Wi-Fi® technology to download satellite imagery to your device, providing an aerial perspective of terrain features that can assist in navigation or locating ideal habitats for your quarry.
AND EVEN MORE FEATURES!
IN-VEHICLE TRACKING
View dog positions overlaid on topo contours or satellite image views.
WIRELESS CONNECTION
Tracker works on or off the in-vehicle dock — connecting wirelessly within 10’ for up to 2 hours.
18 LEVELS OF TRAINING
Customize commands with momentary and continuous stim plus different levels of tone or vibration.
DOG LIST/GROUP MANAGEMENT
Store up to 250 dogs in your list, and manage active groups.
PRO VIEW COMPASS
Display shows which direction and how far away dogs are — and when a dog is “treed” or “on point.”
COLLAR MONITORING
See battery level, communication state and more for paired collars.
LOCATION AND GEOFENCING ALERTS
Know where your dogs are, and get an alert if they move outside a designated area1.
DEVICE INTEGRATION
Enjoy wireless connectivity with a full range of compatible Garmin handhelds and dog collar devices.
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
Easily pair the device to select T and TT™ series collars.
NAVIGATION FEATURES
MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT
Access multiple satellite systems to track your pack in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
MAPS FOR ON- AND OFF-ROAD
Get topo and street maps of North America, U.S. Forest Service roads and trails, and more.
TOPOACTIVE MAPS
See terrain contours, elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes and more.
ABC SENSORS
Outdoor sensors include altimeter, barometer and 3-axis electronic compass for rugged-terrain guidance.
OUTDOOR MAPS+
Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ to view public land information, enhanced topo maps, landowner names and more2.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
| Dimension | 9.65" W x 6.06" H x 0.83" D (24.5 x 15.4 x 2.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight |
Total: 28.5 oz (806 g) Head Unit: 19.5 oz (554 g) |
| Display Type | 10.1" wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-lens capacitive touch panel |
| Display Size | 8.5" W x 5.3" H (21.6 x 13.5 cm); 10.1" (25.7 cm) diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Dual-Orientation Display | Y |
| Magnetic Mount | Y |
| 1" ball adapter with AMPS plate | Y |
| Battery type | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life |
up to 2 hours |
Maps & Memory |
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| Preloaded street maps | Y |
|---|---|
| High Definition 3D terrain | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Data cards | microSD™ card (not included) |
| 3D Terrain | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Internal storage | 64 GB |
| Ability to add maps | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| External memory storage | microSD™ card (not included) |
| Includes map updates | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Downloadable Satellite Imagery | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| TOPO map support | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Downloadable USGS Quad Sheets | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
Sensors |
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| GPS | Y |
|---|---|
| Galileo | Y |
| Barometric altimeter | Y |
| Compass | yes (when out of mount) |
| 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning | Y |
Outdoor Recreation |
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| Point-to-point navigation | Y |
|---|---|
| Preloaded topographical maps | Y |
| Preloaded US public land boundaries | Y |
| Preloaded private land parcel maps | Yes (parcels greater than 4 acres) |
| Preloaded USFS Roads and Trails, including motor-vehicle-use-maps for motorcycle, ATV, SXS and full-size 4x4 | Y |
| Navigate-a-track navigation | Y |
| Turn-by-turn trail navigation | Y |
| Compatible with Outdoor Maps+ Subscription | Y |
Camera Features |
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| Backup camera compatible | yes (BC 50) |
|---|---|
Navigation Features |
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| Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance | Y |
|---|---|
| TripAdvisor® Traveler Ratings | Y |
| Route shaping through preferred cities/streets | Y |
| Includes traffic | yes (with Alpha Mobile app) |
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) | yes (with Alpha Mobile app) |
| BLUETOOTH® pairing | Y |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in New Zealand and Australia) | Y |
| Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more | Y |
Advanced Features |
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| Smart notifications via app | Y |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi® map and software updates | Y |
| Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) | Y |
Connectivity |
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| Smartphone platform compatibility |
iPhone®, Android™ |
|---|---|
| Works with Garmin app on a compatible smartphone | yes (with Alpha Mobile app) |
| Range (via smartphone or other BLUETOOTH® source) | 30 ft (10 m) |
Motorcycle Features |
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| GARMIN ADVENTUROUS ROUTING™ | Y |
|---|---|
| Track support | Y |
| Custom map support | Y |
| Wireless ANT+® technology | Y |
Adventure Features |
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| Pair with compatible inReach® devices | Y |
|---|---|
| Track recorder (breadcrumbs) | Y |
| iOverlander™ points of interest | Y |
| Ultimate Public Campgrounds | Y |
| Pitch and Roll gauges | Y |
| Birdseye Satellite Imagery (download via Wi-Fi) | Y |
Dog Tracking Features |
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| Tracking range | up to 9 miles |
|---|---|
| Tracks | up to 20 assets (any combination of compatible dog devices and handhelds) |
| Dynamic update | Y |
| Track log | 20,000 points |
| Stored contacts | 250 dogs |
| Group management | Y |
| PRO view compass | Y |
| Channel view | Y |
| Training features | yes (stim, tone and vibration via touchscreen) |
| Hunt metrics | Y |
Electrical features |
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| Power Source | 12V in-vehicle socket |
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Outdoor Applications |
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| Dog tracking | Y |
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- Free shipping on orders over $199.99 to New Zealand non-rural addresses. A $5 rural surcharge will apply to rural addresses for orders over $199.99.
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- North Island - a flat rate of $8.50 to non-rural addresses and $13.50 to rural addresses (some heavy items may incur additional charges. We will advise before shipping).
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Please note there are a handful of oversized/heavy items that may incur additional shipping costs. If this is the case with your item, we will advise you of the cost before dispatching.
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We know you’re going to be super keen to get your new purchase so that’s why we process and dispatch orders as soon as we can. Actual delivery time will depend on your location.
Once your order has been processed and dispatched, indicative delivery times are as follows:
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- South Island orders: 2-5 working days from dispatch.
Orders will be processed Monday – Friday.
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Once your order has been processed, indicative delivery times are as follows:
- 7 - 14 working days.
- Rural delivery or remote locations can take just a little longer so please allow an additional 2 working days.
- Please Note: If your order contains any clearance items this may delay the dispatch of your order. Covid has created increasing delays to some areas. Please be patient.
FIREARMS, AIR RIFLES AND AMMUNITION
There are some products that we are unable to sell online but we are still able to ship nationwide. We can accept payment by credit card over the phone or via bank transfer.
As these items may be age or license restricted, you will be required to complete a Firearms Mail Order Form before we can release the goods. Please contact us in the shop 07 378 7779 or flick us an email shop@hamillstaupo.co.nz and we would be happy to talk you through the process.
We can only deliver firearms and ammunition to the following addresses:
- The licence holders address (this must match your firearms license and you must be home to receive the delivery)
- Your local firearms dealer (please ensure you have their permission for us to deliver your item to them. They may charge a collection fee to you direct on pick up).
For online sales of firearms and ammunition, we are required by law to have a police officer check in person that your firearms license is valid.
