Changing the Update Rate While on a Hunt with Alpha 200 Plus or Alpha 300 Series Handheld

While on a hunt, it is possible to change the update rate of the Alpha® dog tracking collars. The Garmin Alpha dog tracking system can change the update rate collar at the full range capability of the system.

NOTE: The Alpha 200 Plus and Alpha 300 series handhelds can have the update rate set on the collars to Dynamic Update, 2.5 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 2 minutes. Dynamic Update is the default update rate and recommended to achieve the longest battery life.

Change the Update Rate

1. Ensure the tracking collar is turned on and tracking
2. Go to the Main Menu
3. Select Dog List
4. Select which Dog/Collar you would like to adjust
5. Select Update Rate

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How Does Dynamic Update Mode Work?

Dynamic update mode utilizes several factors to help keep an accurate dog track while increasing battery life. 

• Dynamic update leverages the dog's motion to maximize battery life by only sending track information when needed. The structure of the dog's track line is not impacted by dynamic update, as the update rate changes to 2.5 seconds when the dog is moving.
• When the collar is not moving, the update rate is set to 30 seconds. When the collars start moving, the update changes to 2.5 seconds.
• If the last position is equal to current position, the collar does not send an update. If it has been more than 30 seconds, the collar will send an update.
• If last position isn't equal to current position, the collar will send an update every 2.5 seconds. 
• The dog's status (On Point/Treed/Sitting/Running) has changed from the last transmitted status.