Loc8tor Pet VS Garmin Astro 430

Garmin Astro 430 is a professional dog tracking system that offers location updates every 2.5 seconds, has a communication range of up to 9 miles, boasts great precision due to the use of both GPS and GLONASS, offers a vast range of special features, tracks up to 20 dogs at once, and comes with no monthly fees.

GPS Pet Tracker

The Garmin Astro 430 tracking system includes one handheld locator and either the T5 or T5 mini tracking unit with a special collar. Both the locator and the tracking units feature a black-and-orange color scheme. They are made of durable materials like heavy-duty plastic and stainless steel. The handheld locator features a transreflective 65-K color TFT display measuring 2.6’’ in diagonal. It comes with standard and long-range stainless steel radio antennas and a top-mounted GPS antenna. The T5 tracking unit comes with a top-mounted GPS antenna and standard and long-range radio antennas while T5 mini comes with a top-mounted GPS antenna and a standard radio antenna. Both tracking units feature LED light beacons and the locator is equipped with a vibration motor.

The Garmin Astro 430 handheld locator is compatible with the T5 and T5 mini tracking units that differ in size. T5 measures 1.74’’ x 3.5’’ x 1.85’’ (HWD), comes with a 1-inch collar strap, and weighs 9.3 oz. with the collar. T5 mini measures 1.8’’x 3.1’’ x 1.4’’ (HWD), comes with a 0.75-inch collar strap, and weighs 7 oz. with the collar. T5 is suitable for neck circumferences of 9.5+ inches while T5 mini fits smaller necks.

Garmin Astro 430 is not shockproof, but both the locator and the tracking units are durable, waterproof, impervious to dust and dirt, and suitable for use in all kinds of harsh conditions. They are built to withstand frequent bumps and blows and they can easily last for years with no diminishments in functionality.

Garmin Astro 430 is a feature-rich pet tracker that offers:

• Near-real-time tracking with a 2.5-second location refresh rate, accuracy within 12 feet, and 10,000 points of information per dog;
• Additional maps, such as BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, HuntView, TOPO U.S. 24K, and City Navigator NT for turn-by-turn routing;
• BaseCamp software for trip planning;
• BaseStation software for computer tracking;
• Multiple tracking profiles, such as hunting, automotive, marine, and recreational;
• Multiple dashboards within a single page;
• Customizable dog display providing dog name, direction, distance, and status data.

Garmin Astro 430 does not monitor pet activity.

Garmin Astro 430 does not provide training assistance.

Garmin Astro 430 offers a multitude of bonus features, including but not limited to:

• Hunt metrics providing insight into dogs’ hunting patterns and behavior;
• Convey counter for creating up to 2,000 waypoints;
• Rescue mode for battery saving;
• Wireless sharing;
• Area calculation;
• Hunt and fish calendar;
• Sun and moon information.

4 miles with T5 mini, 9 miles with T5

T5 mini: 7 oz. with collar; T5: 9.3 oz. with collar

Handheld locator: up to 20 hours; T5: 20-40 hours; T5 mini: 16-30 hours

Garmin Astro 420 does not come with a smartphone app.

Garmin Astro 430 uses GLONASS and GPS for location tracking and radio frequency signals for inter-device communication.

Garmin Astro 430 does not rely on external services, so it can work anywhere in the world. However, due to varying international regulations, it is only approved for use within the US.

$649.99

Garmin Astro 430 can be shipped throughout the US, including Alaska and Hawaii. Shipping is free of charge - unless you opt for next business day shipping, in which case you pay an $18 shipping fee.

Garmin Astro 430 comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Garmin Astro 430 comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Repairs come with a 90-day warranty.