Garmin · Dog Tracking & Training
The Garmin Alpha® XL is a rugged dog tracking GPS navigator built for hunters who want to track, monitor, and retrieve dogs from the field while staying on the move. With a crisp, high-resolution 10-inch touchscreen, it’s designed for easy viewing in the cab when terrain and conditions demand fast, clear information.
This in-vehicle system pairs directly with compatible Garmin dog collars and handhelds to track up to 20 dogs, showing distance, direction, and status for each. Mapping supports on- or off-road navigation, and the large touchscreen also serves as a control center for delivering commands to paired collars. For hunters managing multiple dogs, it adds helpful tools like dog list and group management, collar monitoring, and channel view to help reduce interference.
Display
A crisp 10-inch capacitive touchscreen makes key details easier to read at a glance while driving. The 10.1" wide view IPS, color TFT display uses an on-lens capacitive touch panel and a 1280 x 800 pixels resolution to keep mapping and dog status information clear in the vehicle.
Navigation
Alpha® XL monitors up to 20 assets (any combination of compatible dog devices and handhelds) and can track with compatible dog collars from up to 9 miles away. The map view shows each dog’s distance, direction, and status, helping keep the pack organized across big country.
Training
The large display isn’t just for viewing; it can also be used to deliver training commands to paired collars. Commands include 18 levels of stim plus tone and vibration, enabling quick, individualized adjustments for different dogs without leaving the map screen.
Battery
Alpha® XL helps keep tabs on how the day is unfolding with hunt metrics for each dog, including daily hunting patterns, distance, speed, and time afield. Collar monitoring adds practical oversight by showing battery level, communication state, and more for paired collars, so it’s easier to spot issues before they impact the hunt.
Training
In busy areas, frequency congestion can create unwanted interference. The channel view feature helps by showing the concentration of collars in the area and making it simpler to choose less congested channels. It’s a valuable tool when multiple groups are running dogs nearby and reliable communication matters.
Navigation
For navigating on- or off-road, Alpha® XL includes topo and street maps of North America plus U.S. Forest Service roads and trails. Multi-GNSS support helps maintain tracking performance in more challenging environments than GPS alone, and ABC sensors add rugged-terrain guidance. Satellite imagery can be downloaded to the device via Wi-Fi® technology, and Outdoor Maps+ is available by subscription for additional mapping content and downloadable satellite imagery.
| Part Number | 010-03394-00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Alpha® XL |
| Dimension | 9.65" W x 6.06" H x 0.83" D (24.5 x 15.4 x 2.1 cm) |
| Weight (Total) | 28.5 oz (806 g) |
| Weight (Head Unit) | 19.5 oz (554 g) |
| Weight (Radio Mount) | 9 oz (252 g) |
| Display Type | 10.1" wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-lens capacitive touch panel |
| Display Size | 8.5" W x 5.3" H (21.6 x 13.5 cm); 10.1" (25.7 cm) diagonal |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 2 hours |
| Alpha® XL dog tracking GPS navigator |
| Rugged suction cup with powered VHF mount |
| Socket arm and 1" ball mount |
| 16” (40.6 cm) magnetic mount antenna |
| Vehicle power cable |
| Charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| General | Dual-orientation display, Magnetic Mount, 1-inch ball adapter with AMPS plate |
|---|---|
| Maps & Memory | Preloaded street maps |
| Sensors | GPS, Galileo, Barometric altimeter, 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning |
| Outdoor Recreation | Preloaded topographical maps, Preloaded US public land boundaries, Preloaded USFS Roads and Trails, including motor-vehicle-use-maps for motorcycle, ATV, SXS and full-size 4x4, Navigate-a-track navigation, Turn-by-turn trail navigation, Compatible with Outdoor Maps+ subscription |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation |
| Navigation Features | Garmin Real Directions™ landmark guidance, TripAdvisor® traveler ratings, Route shaping through preferred cities/streets, Bluetooth® pairing, Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe), Driver alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more |
| Advanced Features | Smart notifications via app, Wi-Fi® map and software updates, Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) |
| Motorcycle Features | Garmin Adventurous Routing™, Track support, Custom map support, Wireless ANT+® technology |
| Adventure Features | Pair with compatible inReach® devices, Track recorder (breadcrumbs), iOverlander™ points of interest, Ultimate Public Campgrounds, Pitch and Roll gauges, Birdseye Satellite Imagery (download via Wi-Fi) |
| Dog Tracking Features | Dynamic update, Group management, PRO view compass, Channel view, Hunt metrics |
| Outdoor Applications | Dog tracking |
| Data cards | MicroSD™ card (not included) |
|---|---|
| High-definition 3D terrain | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| 3D Terrain | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Internal storage | 64 GB |
| Ability to add maps | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| External memory storage | MicroSD™ card (not included) |
| Includes map updates | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Downloadable Satellite Imagery | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| TOPO map support | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Downloadable USGS quad sheets | Yes (Outdoor Maps+ Subscription) |
| Includes traffic | Yes (with Alpha Mobile app) |
|---|---|
| Lane assist with junction view (displays junction signs) | Yes (with Alpha Mobile app) |
| Smartphone platform compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
|---|---|
| Works with Garmin app on a compatible smartphone | Yes (with Alpha Mobile app) |
| Range (via smartphone or other Bluetooth® source) | 30 ft (10 m) |
| Radio Frequency Band | MURS (151-154 MHz) |
|---|---|
| Tracking/training range | Up to 9 miles |
| Tracks | Up to 20 assets (any combination of compatible dog devices and handhelds) |
| Update rate | Up to 2.5 sec |
| Track log | 20,000 points |
| Stored contacts | 250 dogs |
| Training features | Yes (stim, tone and vibration via touchscreen) |
Requires compatible dog collars (sold separately)
Wireless internet connection required
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