Alpha® 200i
Dog Tracker Handheld
STRONG CONNECTION. STRONG BOND.
Track and train your dogs with the Alpha 200i system, featuring inReach® Iridium satellite technology, a sunlight-readable 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen and user-friendly, six-button design.
Designed to make tracking simple, accessible and fast.
Track and train your pack while they're out in the field.
Keep inactive dogs in the system for easier setup and management.
inReach technology helps you keep loved ones updated when mobiles can't (satellite subscription required).
Navigate every hunt with the best in Garmin mapping and sensors.
User-replaceable battery lasts up to 20 hours; up to 15 hours with inReach technology enabled.
TRACK YOUR PACK
Monitor up to 20 dogs from up to 14.5 kilometres (depending on dog device) with a 2.5-second update rate.
DOG LIST/GROUP MANAGEMENT
Keep inactive dogs in your dog list, and manage active groups so you don't have to add and remove dogs for every hunt.
SIX-BUTTON DESIGN
Use dedicated buttons for minor adjustments in the field.
TONE/VIBRATION
Issue different levels of audible tone or vibration commands for quick adjustments to individual dogs.
PRO VIEW COMPASS
The pro view compass mode gives you simple, at-a-glance tracking that shows which direction and how far away your dogs are, plus you will see when a dog is Treed or OnPoint.
Navigate Your Surroundings
MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT
Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS and Galileo) to track your pack with greater accuracy than GPS alone.
TOPOACTIVE MAPS
Our preloaded TopoActive mapping provides detailed views of terrain contours, topographic elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes and geographical points.
BIRDSEYE SATELLITE IMAGERY
Download BirdsEye Satellite Imagery directly to the handheld for better-than-real-life views of your route, trailheads, clearings and more.
NAVIGATION SENSORS
A barometric altimeter helps you accurately monitor ascent and descent and see short-term trends in air pressure, and the built-in tilt-compensated three-axis
electronic compass keeps your bearing — whether you're moving or not.
SEE IT ALL
The sunlight-readable 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display makes it easy to see and interact with your maps, dog data and more.
STAY ON THE MOVE
Replaceable battery lasts up to 20 hours, or up to 15 hours with inReach technology enabled.
ADDITIONAL MAPPING
The microSD™ card slot allows you to load more mapping options, such as TOPO and HuntView Plus maps (sold separately).
Stay in touch using inReach technology.
TWO-WAY MESSAGING
Exchange text messages with loved ones, post to social media, or communicate inReach to inReach in the field (satellite subscription required).
INTERACTIVE SOS
In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to GEOS, a professional 24/7 global monitoring and response centre (satellite subscription required).
LOCATION SHARING
Track your location, and share it with those at home or out in the field so they can see your progress or ping your device for your GPS location and more (satellite subscription required).
100% GLOBAL IRIDIUM® SATELLITE NETWORK
Instead of relying on mobile coverage, now your messages, SOS alerts and tracking are transferred via the global Iridium satellite network (satellite subscription required).
inReach Subscription Cost
You’ll need an active satellite subscription to access the Iridium satellite network for tracking, messaging and interactive SOS. Check out Garmin's subscription options below:
All prices are subject to change. Prices are correct as of 30/04/2021 (inReach devices require satellite subscription activation to access the Iridium® satellite network for live tracking and messaging functions, including SOS.
FREEDOM PLANS:
- Monthly service; only requires a 30-day commitment
- Suspend service when you don’t need it
- Perfect for single adventures or seasonal use
ANNUAL PLANS:
- Year-round use
- Lower monthly cost
- Always ready for your adventures
| PLANS AVAILABLE |
| |
SAFETY |
RECREATION |
EXPEDITION |
| SOS |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Text Messages |
10 |
40 |
Unlimited |
| Preset Messages |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Tracking Intervals |
10+ Minutes |
10+ Minutes |
2+ Minutes |
| Send/Track Points |
$0.15 AUD each |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Location Pings |
$0.15 AUD each |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Basic Weather |
1 text message each |
1 text message each |
Unlimited |
| Premium Weather |
$1.50 AUD each |
$1.50 AUD each |
$1.50 AUD each |
| Premium Marine Weather |
$1.50 AUD each |
$1.50 AUD each |
$1.50 AUD each |
| |
MONTHLY CHARGES |
| Annual Plans |
$20.00 AUD/month |
$40.00 AUD/month |
$75.00 AUD/month |
| Freedom Plan |
$25.00 AUD/month |
$55.00 AUD/month |
$99.00 AUD/month |
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OVERAGE CHARGES |
| Messages (each) |
$0.75 AUD |
$0.75 AUD |
N/A |
All plans are billed monthly. Subscription plans listed above are for individual consumers only. Plans include applicable VAT.
Additional charges apply to text messages, tracking points, and location pings exceeding selected plan limits. For Service Plans that
include unlimited texting or tracking, message transmission speeds may be reduced following a period of heavy use. SOS message transmission
speed will not be impacted. All annual plans are subject to $49 AUD activation fee. No charge applies to changing an annual plan.
Enrolment in Freedom plans is subject to a $54 AUD annual fee. Freedom plans’ minimum term is 30 days. New 30-day minimum applies to changed
Freedom plans. No charge applies to changing a Freedom plan. Service can be suspended a month at a time at no charge. User retains access to
inReach data stored on Garmin Explore™ portal while account is suspended. Selected plan auto-renews monthly unless user changes account selections
in Garmin Explore™ portal.
General
| Physical Dimensions |
6.8 x 16.2 x 3.4 cm*
*dimensions do not include antenna
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display Size |
4.7 W x 7.7 H cm; 3.5 inch diag (88.9 mm) |
| Display Resolution |
282 x 470 pixels |
| Display Type |
Transflective, colour TFT touchscreen |
| Weight |
280 g with standard antenna and battery |
| Battery Type |
Rechargeable lithium-ion (included) |
| Battery Life |
Up to 20 hours; up to 15 hours with inReach® technology enabled |
| Water Rating |
IPX7 |
| High Sensitivity Receiver |
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| Interface |
High-speed USB |
| Memory/History |
16 GB |
Maps & Memory
| Preloaded Maps |
Yes (TopoActive Australia & New Zealand) |
| Ability to Add Maps |
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| Basemap |
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| Automatic Routing (turn by turn routing on roads) |
Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| Birdseye |
Yes, direct to device (no annual subscription required) |
| External Memory Storage |
microSD™ card (not included) |
| Waypoints/Favourites/Locations |
10,000 |
| Tracks |
Up to 20 dogs (TT 15/TT 15 mini and T5/T 5 mini) and buddies (Alpha 100 and Alpha 200i) simultaneously |
| Track Log |
20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities |
| Routes |
250 |
Sensors
| Barometric Altimeter |
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| Compass |
Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
Safety and Tracking Features
| LiveTrack |
yes (with Garmin Explore™) |
Outdoor Recreation
| Sun and Moon Information |
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| Custom Maps Compatible |
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inReach® Features
| Interactive SOS |
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| Send and Receive Text Messages to SMS and Email |
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| Exchange Locations with other inReach device |
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| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging |
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| Send waypoints to MapShare during trip |
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| Send route selection to MapShare during trip |
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Two-way Radio Features
| Frequency Band |
MURS |
| Range |
TT 15/T 5, 14.5 kilometres; TT 15 mini/T 5 mini, 6.5 kilometres |
Outdoor Applications
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ App |
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| Garmin Explore website compatible |
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Connections
| Wireless Connectivity |
Yes (Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® and ANT+®) |
In The Box:
- Alpha® 200i handheld with rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
- Belt clip
- AC adapter
- microUSB cable
- Documentation
Reviews
Average Customer Rating:
(5 out of 5 based on 1 review)
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