The new Garmin DC50 tracking and training collar just released by Garmin is the latest addition to the Astro DC family. Like the DC40 collar, it’s designed to work with Garmin’s Astro 320 tracking system, but the DC50 vaults ahead in performance by adding bark-detection and training functions, improved satellite coverage, better battery management, and a longer, more durable antenna. The unit is made to where the collar wraps around the unit and not bolt on like the DC-30&40’s. With that said the new Tri-Tronic shock collars are easily mounted to the side of the collar. The shock collar is not included with the DC-50 just an extra option if that’s what you’re looking for. The DC 50′s design was also changed to accomplish a better signal for the GPS unit. The main housing sits below the dog’s neck while a low-profile GPS antenna now sits atop the dog’s neck on the collar. This provides a better signal for GPS satellites, and in addition to GPS, the DC 50 also supports GLONASS, which is approximately 20% faster than GPS. You can also use both GPS and GLONASS together, which will allow the collar to lock on to 24 more satellites than when just using GPS alone. As for the antenna, it’s made out of braided steel, so it’s meant to be beaten around some and still withstand the brutality. The collar comes with a 22.5” antenna, as well as an 18.5” option. The 22.5” antenna can reach up to nine miles on flat, clear land. The DC 50 is expected to be available sometime at the end of this month, so if you’ve been in the market for a Garmin GPS dog collar, you may want to hold off just for a bit longer or pre order yours today, just to make sure you get one. Because the market will be scares at first in putting them out because so many people will be ordering them we are taking preorders starting Monday July 8th. You can call us at 251-610-8383 and place your order we do take all major credit cards. Thank you!
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:00:40 +0000