Garmin Astro DC 30 Wireless Dog Collar Transmitter Review
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The Garmin 010-11049-00 Astro DC 30 Wireless Collar Transmitter is a completely redesigned wireless transmitter collar that can be used with the Astro 220 GPS handheld tracking device. It has greatly improved in terms of the design even if some users say that it is not as rugged.
This wireless transmitter is battery operated. Due to its size, it may not be used for smaller pets. The dimensions of the product are 8 x 2 x 8 inches and it weighs a pound.
Design changes
This wireless transmitter collar no longer makes use of Velcro for the harness. Many pet owners know that Velcro and pet hair was never really a good combination. This new collar is a lot better in that aspect.
Speaking of the new design, as opposed to the previous version, Garmin finally realized that the transmitted will never stay put and gravity will always pull it down. Knowing this, this new design has a flexible antenna that is meant to always stay upright. It is flexible so that pets can go through bushes and other obstacles and the antenna will not easily break.
When compared to older DC 20 radio telemetry collars, this may not be as rugged. However, it works and performs much better than the older models. This wireless transmitter now makes use of VHF frequencies. In addition, it has a 1 dB gain over the previous orange collars.
Keep track of multiple pets
Getting a DC 30 collar makes it possible for Astro 220 owners to bring more than one pet on a hunting trip or outdoor adventure. The Astro 220 handheld GPS tracker can keep track of multiple pets as long as they have a collar each.
Just like the older versions, this collar updates the pet’s position every 5, 10 or 30 seconds. Faster settings can drain the battery much faster. If the transmitter updated the dog’s position every 5 seconds, the battery can last up to 17 hours. At 30 seconds, it can work up to 36 hours.
Bottom line
The Garmin 010-11049-00 Astro DC 30 Wireless Collar Transmitter is an improved version of older Astro 220 collars. It has a better amplified and flexible antenna. Its battery may need to be charged for longer outdoor activities, but changing the transmission settings can make the battery life longer.
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