Garmin Alpha LTE
 
   
Overview 
Specifications
Documents
Firmware Updates
Press Release
 
 
 
Overview
 
Connect to the Hunt

There’s a new route to follow, a new tracker to trust. Track your dog with LTE cellular technology, and see their movements on your compatible smartphone with this rugged dog tracker (subscription required) attached to your dog’s collar.
LTE Cellular technology   See LTE and VHF signals on one device when paired with your compatible Garmin Dog Tracking system
Use the Alpha App to see your dog's movements on your compatible smartphone   Improved GPS performance and positioning with Multi-GNSS
Built to endure harsh outdoor conditions      
 
LTE Technology

Track your dog with LTE cellular technology, which extends your reach.


Pair with the Alpha App

Use the Alpha app on your compatible smartphone to see where your dog is. You can also use the app to navigate and mark waypoints, game trails, habitat and game sightings with integrated mapping.


Garmin Ecosystem

Pair your phone to select Garmin dog tracking handhelds and collars (sold separately), and hunt with a redundant tracking system that uses LTE and VHF signals. Smart switching technology automatically changes between LTE and VHF tracking to give you the best available signal on your Garmin handheld.


Multi-GNSS

Know your dog’s precise location with multi-GNSS technology, which leverages multiple satellite systems for improved reception in challenging environments.


Built for the Hunt

Get up to 32 hours of battery life when using dynamic tracking on a GPS dog tracker that’s built to withstand abuse during the hunt.


LED Beacon Lights

Identify your dog, even in the dark, with a large, easy-to-see multicolor LED light on the device; colors include yellow, magenta, cyan, white, green, red or blue.
 
Specifications
 
Unit Dimensions 2.8" x 1.4” x 1.2” (70 x 35.8 x 30.7 mm)
Weight 1.79 oz (50.8 g)
Collar Compatibility up to 1" (25.4 mm)
Battery Type rechargeable lithium-ion pack
Battery Life
Standalone:
up to 18 hours using dynamic tracking
up to 11 hours using 10 second tracking
up to 45 hours using 2 minute tracking
  Companion:
up to 40 hours using dynamic tracking
up to 12 hours using 10 second tracking
up to 75 hours using 2 minute tracking
Waterproof 1 ATM (10 meters)
High Sensitivity Receiver Yes
GNSS GPS + Galileo
Range Within LTE coverage
LED Beacon Lights Yes (multicolor)
Rescue Mode Yes
Frequency Mode LTE
Coverage Area U.S. and Canada
 
Documents
 
Garmin Alpha LTE Owners Manual
Garmin Dog Collar Compatibility
Garmin Dog Collar Video Archive
 
Firmware Updates
 
Changes made to version 2.16:
    Use upload success to determine LTE quality instead of signal strength.
    Fix heading in companion mode.
Changes made to version 2.14:
    Fix for the device crashing when entering sleep mode.
    Use new modem software part number.
    Send state update when companion DD ESN changes.