Garmin DC 50

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Overview
Rugged, All-weather Collar for Astro High-sensitivity, top-mounted GPS/GLONASS receiver Braided stainless steel VHF antenna 26–54 hour battery life Innovative bark detection technology Dog position updates every 5, 10, 30 or 120 seconds This rugged, water resistant all-weather collar features a high-sensitivity, top-mounted GPS and GLONASS-enabled receiver that works with the Garmin Astro 320 and Astro 430 handheld dog devices¹. The DC 50 can track additional satellites using a combined GPS and GLONASS system, which will locate your dog more quickly and maintain location even in heavy tree cover or deep canyons. A braided steel VHF antenna adds reliability and achieves a range of up to 9 miles, depending on the terrain. And the battery lasts 26 to 54 hours, depending on the update rate. Its innovative bark detection technology alerts you if your dog is barking even beyond audible range. With additional DC 50 transmitters (sold separately), you can track up to 10 dogs simultaneously with one Astro 320, or up to 20 dogs simultaneously with one Astro 430. The DC 50 has a replaceable collar strap (sold separately) in a variety of colors. Dog position can be set to update every 5, 10, 30 or 120 seconds. It also features a PIN-based Collar Lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from tracking your dog. ¹ The DC 50 is compatible with the Astro 320 and Astro 430 handhelds only (software upgrade required). It does not work with Astro 220 or Alpha handhelds.
Specifications
Unit Dimensions	3.5" x 1.9" x 1.8" (8.9 x 4.8 x 4.6 cm)
Collar Length	12" (30.5 cm) to 20" (50.8 cm) adjustable collar
Weight	7.5 oz (212.0 g) for transmitter and antenna; 10.2 oz (289.0 g) total weight
Battery Type	Li-ion rechargeable
Battery Life	26 - 54 hours (user adjustable transmit rate of 5, 10, 30 or 120 seconds)
Waterproof	10 m (33 ft)
High Sensitivity Receiver	Yes
GNSS	GPS
Range	5 miles
Frequency Mode	MURS
Documents
Garmin Astro 320 DC 50 Owners Manual
Garmin Astro 320 DC 50 Quick Start Guide
Garmin Dog Collar Compatibility
Garmin Dog Collar Video Archive
Firmware Updates (1696)
Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70: Adds support for new replacement battery pack.
Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60: Adds support for latest version of field-replaceable battery pack.
Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50: Adds compatibility with Astro 430 and Alpha 50.
Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40: Prevent potential lockup.
Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.30: Fixes occasional jump in reported dog position.