Tracking A Dog - Garmin Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual

Dog Tracking
Dog Information Page Options
On the Dog Information page, press MENU to access
additional dog information options.
• Stop (or Start) tracking–stops (or starts) tracking the
dog.
• Identify Dog Unit–displays the DC 30 software
version on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs to
blink rapidly for ten seconds.
• Change Comm. Settings–allows you to assign a new
ID number (page 13) to a dog to avoid conflicting
signals and/or the rate of reporting (5, 10, or 30
seconds).
• transfer Dog Unit track–transfers detailed tracks
from the DC 30 to a computer
• Delete Dog Unit track–deletes the track log for the
dog.
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(page 60).
• Change Dog Unit type–allows you to identify the
dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols
are shown. Choose from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing
Dog, or Pet.
• Upgrade Dog Unit–downloads software updates to
the DC 30 (page 59).

Tracking a Dog

Attach the DC 30 with the collar to your dog's neck with
the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up.
To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your
compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level.
Tracking a Dog on the Dog Tracker Page
The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance
of the dog from the Astro 220, and the status of the dog.
Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual