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Pairing a Dog Tracking Collar to the Alpha 100

Up to 20 compatible dog tracking collars can be paired to the Alpha® 100 dog tracking handheld wirelessly using MURS/VHF, by entering the track and control codes, or by sharing wirelessly from another handheld using ANT+ technology.

Adding a Dog Collar Wirelessly using MURS/VHF

To pair wirelessly, the collar should be within close proximity (approx. 10 feet) to the handheld and away from sources of interference.

  1. Ensure the removable antenna is installed on the Alpha 100 handheld.
  2. Power on the Alpha 100 handheld.
  3. Put the dog collar in pairing mode. For steps, choose your collar model below.
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  4. Select Dog List.
  5. Select Add Dog.
  6. Select Pair Collar.
  7. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
  8. Select Finish.
    NOTE: If you have other collars to add, select Add More.

Using Track and Control Codes to Add a Dog Collar

Dog collars can be paired to an Alpha 100 handheld using track and control codes if the collar has already been paired to a different handheld. Track codes allow the Alpha 100 handheld to track the collar; Control codes allow the handheld to both track and use training functions of the collar.

  1. Power on the Alpha 100 handheld.
  2. Select Dog List.
  3. Select Add Dog.
  4. Select No.
  5. Select Yes.
  6. Enter the track or control code for the collar.
    NOTE: For steps to find the share code for the collar, reference "Locating Track and Control Codes" below.
  7. Select Alpha 200i Check Mark
  8. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
  9. Select Alpha 200i Check Mark

Locating Track and Control Codes

Alpha® XL Navigator

  1. Select Pro View
  2. Select a dog
The Track and Control codes are displayed below the dog's name.

Alpha® 200 & Alpha® 200i, Alpha® 200 Plus, and Alpha® 300 & Alpha® 300i Handhelds

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select a dog.

The Track and Control codes are displayed below the dog's name.

Alpha® 10 Handheld

  1. Use the thumb stick to select a dog.
  2. Select Share.
  3. View the Track and Control codes.

Alpha® 100 Handheld

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select a dog.
    • The Track Code is listed above the Battery Status.
    • The Train Code is listed above the Comm. Status.

NOTE: The Train code on the Alpha 100 handheld is the same as the Control code found on the Alpha 200, Alpha 300, and Alpha 10 handhelds.

Astro® 430 Handheld

  1. Select Dog Button twice.
  2. Select a dog.
  3. Select Show Info.
    • The Track Code is listed above the Battery Status.

NOTE: There is no Control Code available on the Astro 430 handheld as the device does not support training features.

 Sharing a Dog Wirelessly from Another Dog Tracking Handheld

 A tracking collar can be shared wirelessly to an Alpha 100 handheld from another handheld it is paired to.

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select Add Dog.
  3. Select No.
  4. Select No. 
  5. Select Yes. 
  6. Share the dog from the other handheld. For steps, choose a model below.

    Alpha® 200, Alpha® 200i, Alpha® 200 Plus, Alpha® 300, and Alpha® 300i Handhelds

    1. Select Dog List.
    2. Select a dog.
    3. Select SHARE ICON
    4. Select Share Wirelessly.
    5. Select an option:
      • Track Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
      • Track and Train - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.

    Alpha® 10 Handheld

    1. Use Thumb Stick to select a dog.
    2. Select Share.
    3. Select Share Wirelessly.
    4. Select an option:
      • Tracking Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
      • Tracking and Control - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.

    Alpha® 100 Handheld

    1. Select Dog List.
    2. Select a dog.
    3. Select Menu.
    4. Select Share Wirelessly.
    5. Select an option:
      • Track Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
      • Track and Train - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.

    Astro® 430 Handheld

    1. Select Dog List.
    2. Select a dog.
    3. Select Share Wirelessly.
    The Astro 430 handheld can only share Tracking for a dog with other handhelds; Training or Control is not available to be shared.

  7. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
  8. Select Finish.
    NOTE: If you wish to add more dogs, select Add More.

Compatible Dog Tracking Collars

  • Alpha T20
  • Alpha TT25
  • T 5
  • T 5 mini
  • T 5X
  • TT™ 15
  • TT™ 15 mini
  • TT™ 15X
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