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Pairing a Tracking Collar to the Alpha 10

Use this method to add collars directly to your Alpha® 10 dog tracking handheld. If the collars are also being used on another handheld at the same time, use either Share Codes or Receiving Wirelessly. For a list of compatible dog collar devices, see Dog Tracking Handheld and Collar Compatibility.

Adding a Collar to an Alpha 10 Handheld

Start with the collar powered off.

  1. On the Alpha 10 handheld, press the Menu button to go to the Main Menu
  2. Select Add Device
  3. Select Dog
  4. Select Pair Collar
  5. Put the dog collar in pairing mode. For steps, choose your collar model below.

    TT15, TT15 Mini, T5, or T5 Mini Collars

    1. Start with the dog collar powered off.
    2. To enter pairing mode, press and hold the power button on the collar until it emits two beeps.
    3. Release the power button immediately after hearing the two beeps.
    The status LED flashes rapidly in green when it is ready to pair.


    TT15X or T5X Collars

    X-series collars can enter pairing mode both when powered on or off.
    1. Press and hold the power button on the collar until it emits a series of two beeps.
    2. Release the power button immediately after hearing the two beeps.
      NOTE: If the button is held too long after the beeps, the collar will exit pairing mode.

    The status LED flashes rapidly in green when it is ready to pair.


    Alpha T20 or Alpha TT25 Collars

    1. Press and hold he power button on the collar until it emits two beeps. 
    2. Release the power button upon hearing the two beeps. 

    The LED light will flash blue indicating that it is in pairing mode. 


  6. Use the keyboard to enter a dog name
  7. Select Done

The collar is now paired.

If a TT™ 15 or TT 15™ mini collar was just paired, the system will allow you to choose the Training setting. When the interface prompts you, click in on the thumbstick to choose the settings. 


Receiving Dog Wirelessly From Another Handheld

A tracking collar can be shared wirelessly to an Alpha 10 handheld from another handheld its paired to. 

  1. Press the Menu button to bring up the Main Menu
  2. Select Add Device.
  3. Select Receive Shared Asset.
  4. 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.



Using Dog Share Codes From Another Handheld

If you are going to track a dog collar from another hunter's tracking system, you can add their dog collar to your Alpha 10 handheld using the Share Code. This feature is useful if you are not standing right next to that hunter, but need to track their dog. For a list of compatible dog collar devices, see - Dog Tracking Handheld and Collar Compatibility.

Obtaining the Dog's Share Code From Your Hunting Partner's Handheld

Select your device below:


Alpha 100

From the Main Menu:
  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select the dog you wish to share.
  3. Select Show Info.
  4. Provide either the Track Code or the Train Code to the Alpha 10.

Alpha 200 Series

From the Main Menu:

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select the dog you wish to share.
  3. Provide either the Track Code or the Control Code to the Alpha 10.

Astro 430

From the Main Menu:

  1. Select Dog List.
  2. Select the dog you wish to share.
  3. Select Show Info.
  4. Provide either the Track Code or the Control Code to the Alpha 10.

Entering the Share Code on Your Alpha 10

  1. Press Menuto bring up the Main Menu.
  2. Select Add Device.
  3. Select Dog..
  4. Select Enter Share Code.
  5. Type in the track, training or control share code for the dog collar provided from your hunting partner's handheld.
  6. Select Done.