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| GARMIN 010-00596-00 Astro Dog Tracking System Combination Unit | 
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| Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $624.82
Buy New: $429.00
You Save: $195.82 (31%)
New (36) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 5610
Platform: Not Machine Specific
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Native Resolution: 160 x 240
Display Size: 3
Includes MP3 Player: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 2.6 x 2.4 x 6.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: Astro Combo Unit
Model: Astro Combo Unit
UPC: 689076491907
EAN: 0689076491907
ASIN: B000MGN842
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Now I know where my dog is! January 9, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I don't hunt, but I hike with my dog. Being a bird dog, she instinctively runs far from me, and I was always afraid I wouldn't find her.
The Astro is very easy to use, which is great for a dog tracking novice like me. The compass screen points to where she is and how far away, and the map shows the routes we're both taking. There is a lot more information, like the distance she's traveled, her average speed and plenty of other things that I haven't figured out yet. Every time I use it I find something new. The best thing about it is that I don't worry if I don't see her. I love it!
The only problem I have had with it was a broken antenna, but it was easy and not too expensive to replace.
Review of purchase and use of garmin astro GPS dog tracking system January 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The transaction was excellent...good price, quick delivery time. My husband was thrilled with his new "toy", and couldn't wait to try it out. He was very impressed with the details he was able to see when tracking his dogs in the area. However, upon the first real hunt with the unit, the dogs managed to disconnect and lose the antenna (which seems to be pretty wimpy!) and of course, the unit is useless without the antenna! When I placed a call to order a replacement, I was told that parts must come straight from the manufacturer. It was impossible to reach a person at the manufacturer, so I resorted to ordering a replacement antenna online which I did receive in time for the next hunt. We are now waiting on a reply to my husband's email (he also gave up on talking to a real person) to complain about the antenna and ask for the manufacturer to provide a free replacement b/c this is an expensive piece of equipment and if the antenna is that easily lost (which renders the unit useless), I anticipate that this will be an ongoing problem and become the gift "that keeps on giving!".
 Garmin Astro Review January 7, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
In short, the product works beautifully. I am no longer a hunter. My interest is a combination of pure fun as well as working the dog on tracking and possible future SAR work. However, for the hunter, this unit affords the same advantages and benefits I use, and much more. I have had ranges thus far of around 900 yards, however, the best signal strength is line of sight, and I live in the mountains; sometimes that can be an issue. My only complaint about the unit as shipped is that the mapping software included is very limited. I had to purchase the Garmin Mapsource TOPO 2008 disc ($80.00 +/-) to really make the operations more accurate and readable. Overall, the units are accurate, durable, well thought out, and the information capture is little short of amazing.
Great December 30, 2007
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
GARMIN ASTRO COMBO UNIT GPS BASED DOG TRACKING SYSTEM - GARMIN - GPS HANDHELD]]
I am very satisfied with this item
my Astro makes me smile December 24, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Astro works perfectly....buy it, and relax....never again worry about losing a wayward hound, or disturbing one on point by yelling, etc.!! It has changed our lives for the better....a first-class product that really delivers, plus you get far more than dog tracking capability....such a true bargain is rare these days.
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