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Tracking Alpha Contacts on the Astro 430

The Astro® 430 and the Alpha® models can be added as contacts to track and communicate via VHF MURS Radio communication with other compatible handhelds. This method is separate from inReach messaging and does not require any subscription. Due to the difference in the handhelds, the communication between the units can differ depending on which device is paired or added. 

Communication between Alpha models and Astro 430s

  • The Alpha models can be added and paired to another Alpha model. In this set up, it can transmit and receive message and tracking data.
    • See manual for pairing options 
  • The Astro 430 can add the Alphas however, the Astro 430 cannot pair back to Alpha. 
    • Menu > Tools > Contacts > Follow Prompts
  • The Astro 430 cannot add and pair to other Astro 430 handheld. 

The following diagram describes the different scenarios of how the Alpha and Astro 430 can add and pair with each other.


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NOTE: The Astro 220 and Astro 320 cannot track or be tracked by an Alpha handheld.