{"product_id":"alpha-11","title":"ALPHA 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eCOMPACT DESIGN WITH AT-A-GLANCE, MULTI-GNSS TRACKING AND CONFIGURABLE TRAINING \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRACK AND TRAIN UP TO 20 DOGS USING COMPATIBLE GARMIN COLLARS \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTORE CUSTOM TRAINING SETTINGS FOR EACH DOG WITH 18 LEVELS OF CONTINUOUS OR MOMENTARY STIM PLUS TONE AND VIBRATION \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUP TO 9 MILE \"LINE OF SIGHT\" RANGE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUP TO A 2.5-SECOND UPDATE RATE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEETS TOUGH IPX7 WATERPROOF STANDARDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to your Garmin DriveTrack 71 to view your dog’s location on a map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSync with the Garmin Explore smart device app to view dog tracking data, hunt replay, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Garmin Fenix and Instinct GPS watches for quick tracking updates on your wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 20 hour battery life (will vary depending on usage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency Alert lets you send your dog's last known location and an alert message to other Alpha users in the area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreset alert messages include:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you OK?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm coming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay there\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjured dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnding hunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo on without me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaded your way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaution: others nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame spotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNice shot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Tracking + Training Collars:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-tt25.html\"\u003eTT25\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-tt15x-collar.html\"\u003eTT15X\u003c\/a\u003e, TT15, and TT10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Tracking Only Collars:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-t20.html\"\u003eT20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-t5x-collar.html\"\u003eT5X\u003c\/a\u003e, and T5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlpha 10 Handheld Comes with:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha 10 compact tracking\/training handheld\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra screw with wrench kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Garmin Alpha 10 is the newest handheld in the line of Garmin Alpha track and train systems. It works with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-tt25.html\"\u003eTT25\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-tt15x-collar.html\"\u003eTT15X\u003c\/a\u003e, TT15, and TT10 tracking and training collars, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-t20.html\"\u003eT20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-t5x-collar.html\"\u003eT5X\u003c\/a\u003e, and T5 tracking only collars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's unique about the Alpha 10 is its small size.\u003c\/h2\u003e\nIt is substantially smaller than the other handhelds on the market, weighing in at only 5.6 ounces and 2.6” tall. This could be a lot more comfortable for you to carry around in your hand, but whether this device is right or not for you depends on what you need, so read on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat I like about this unit is that it will track up to 20 collars and handhelds, much like the Alpha 100 or the Alpha 200.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tracking is similar to what you get from the PRO 550 PLUS. \u003cb\u003eIt is a directional only tracker,\u003c\/b\u003e so when you're looking for a dog it will have an arrow showing the direction and distance the dog is from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe other great thing about the Alpha 10 is that it has the ability to track and message other Alpha handhelds, so you can sync it up with your 100 or 200 handhelds and send messages back and forth, and track each others’ locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Alpha 10 has a lot of information packed into a small screen.\u003c\/h2\u003e\nOverall, the Alpha 10 has a pretty simple interface. The toggle takes a little bit of getting used to, but the more I used it, the more I enjoyed it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI found that it has a lot of information packed into a small screen and it fits in well with what I need in a lot of situations. As tracking units go, this is a really great handheld.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere I think most folks are going to really appreciate the Alpha 10 is when using it in a vehicle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\nI connect my Alpha 10 to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-astro-antennas.html\"\u003elong-range antenna\u003c\/a\u003e and use it along with a Garmin DriveTrack as a dedicated secondary unit that never leaves my truck. That way when I track dogs on foot I don't have to unscrew or unhook anything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the Alpha 10 does not have mapping built-in, another option is to sync it with the Garmin Explorer app on your mobile phone. If you want a larger screen than the DriveTrack or a less expensive option, you can get a tablet and download the Garmin Explorer app there, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Alpha 10 is a track and train unit but has limited training functionality.\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Alpha 10 has stimulation, tone, and vibration capabilities, but it is limited in that you have only one button with a toggle switch to raise and lower stimulation. The feedback we have been getting from customers is that this configuration isn’t particularly easy to use, the side-button in particular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasically, this is a good unit if you don’t have to use stimulation much, but \u003cb\u003eit does not have the training functionality that the other Alpha handhelds have.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn my opinion, of the Garmin tracking\/training units available, the PRO 550 PLUS offers the best e-collar functionality, followed by the Alpha 200, the Alpha 100, and then the Alpha 10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparing them side-by-side:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eALPHA 10 vs. the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-pro-550-plus.html\"\u003ePRO 550 PLUS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 has an at-a-glance tracking display, similar to the PRO 550 PLUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 has the advantages of communicating with and tracking other handhelds, tracking more dogs, and the ability to mark your truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 does not have the remote training capabilities and versatility that you get with the PRO 550 PLUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall, the ALPHA 10 outperforms the PRO 550 PLUS in tracking\/GPS, but it is not as user-friendly or versatile as a training collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALPHA 10 vs. the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-alpha-300i-tt25-combo.html\"\u003eALPHA 300i\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gundogsupply.com\/garmin-alpha-300-tt25-combo.html\"\u003eALPHA 300\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 is a good bit smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 is cheaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 can track the same number of devices but without built-in mapping functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 can communicate with and track other handhelds but lacks the ALPHA 200i’s InReach capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 has stim, vibration, and tone, but not the multi-button control and versatility you get with the ALPHA 200i \/ 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ALPHA 10 does not have a touchscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall, the ALPHA 10 is considerably smaller and cheaper but comes with sacrifices in GPS tracking features as well as remote training functionality and versatility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ringtails and Tall Tales Hunting Dog Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42917510742062,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/4183\/8382\/files\/1000008658.jpg?v=1794585912","url":"https:\/\/ringtailshuntingsupply.com\/products\/alpha-11","provider":"Ringtails and Tall Tales Hunting Dog Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}