Garmin Alpha 200 Plus Handheld

Garmin Alpha® 200 Plus Handheld

The Garmin Alpha® 200 Plus is a professional-grade dog tracking handheld that combines accurate GPS positioning, versatile navigation features and long battery life. The large 3.5-inch touchscreen and button controls make the device easy to operate even when wearing gloves and in challenging weather conditions. The Alpha 200 Plus is particularly well suited to active hunters who want to track their dogs reliably and manage their hunt efficiently.

Key Features

• Tracks compatible Garmin dog collars in real time
• Bright 3.5″ touchscreen with button controls
• Up to 60 hours of battery life
• Preloaded TopoActive maps and BirdsEye satellite imagery
• GPS, Galileo and multi-frequency positioning for accurate location data
• Compass and barometric altimeter
• USB-C connection plus wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity
• IPX7 water-resistant construction

Reliable Dog Tracking

The Alpha 200 Plus allows you to track multiple compatible Garmin Alpha and T-series dog collars with a single device. The clear map view displays the dogs’ locations, movements and routes in real time, making it easier to plan the hunt and monitor the safety of your dogs.

Excellent for Navigation

The device comes with preloaded TopoActive maps and supports BirdsEye satellite imagery without a separate subscription. Route recording, track navigation, waypoints and versatile navigation features help you travel safely even in unfamiliar hunting areas.

Long Battery Life for Demanding Hunting Trips

The replaceable lithium-ion battery provides up to 60 hours of operating time, making the device an excellent choice for multi-day hunting trips without the need for frequent charging. The USB-C connection enables convenient charging and data transfer.

Technical Specifications

• Display: 3.5″ colour touchscreen (282 × 470 px)
• Dimensions: 6.8 × 16.2 × 3.4 cm
• Weight: approximately 280 g
• Battery life: up to 60 hours
• Battery: replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Water rating: IPX7
• Positioning: GPS, Galileo
• Sensors: 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter
• Connectivity: USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT+
• VHF tracking range: up to 14.5 km (depending on conditions)
• Memory: 16 GB, microSD memory card slot

Package Contents

• Garmin Alpha® 200 Plus handheld
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Belt clip
• USB-C charging and data cable
• User manual

Use and Compatibility

The Garmin Alpha® 200 Plus also functions as a standalone handheld GPS and navigation device, even when it is not being used for dog tracking. It includes many of the same features found in Garmin’s dedicated handheld GPS devices, including:

• Preloaded routable TopoActive maps
• Waypoint storage
• Route creation and navigation
• Track log recording
• Compass and barometric altimeter
• Direct-to-destination and route navigation
• BirdsEye satellite imagery downloads via Wi-Fi
• microSD card slot for additional maps
• GPS and Galileo satellite positioning for accurate navigation

In practice, the Alpha 200 Plus is an excellent choice for activities such as:

• Hunting
• Hiking
• Berry and mushroom picking
• Search operations in the field
• Snowmobile and ATV route navigation
• Boating on inland waters, depending on the maps installed

Even without dog tracking collars, the device functions as a high-quality Garmin handheld GPS navigator.

Compatible Garmin Devices

The Alpha 200 Plus is compatible with a wide range of Garmin dog tracking, training and navigation devices.

Dog Collars

• Garmin Alpha T20
• Garmin Alpha T25
• Garmin TT™ 25
• Garmin TT™ 15X
• Garmin T5X
• Garmin T5 Mini
• Garmin TT15 Mini
• Various previous-generation Alpha and Astro series collars (supported features may vary by model)

Handheld Devices

• Garmin Alpha 10
• Garmin Alpha 100
• Garmin Alpha 200
• Garmin Alpha 200i
• Garmin Alpha 300
• Garmin Alpha 300i

Information such as dogs, locations and contacts can be shared between compatible devices.

Other Compatible Garmin Devices

• Garmin DriveTrack 70, 71 and 72 vehicle navigators for tracking dogs from a vehicle
• Garmin Tread navigators
• Garmin Tread XL Overland Edition
• Garmin Alpha mobile app for Android and iPhone
• Garmin Explore app
• Compatible Garmin watches that can receive dog-related notifications and location information via ANT+

The Alpha 200 Plus is one of Garmin’s most versatile handheld devices, combining professional-grade dog tracking, full-featured outdoor navigation and compatibility with Garmin’s extensive device ecosystem in a single unit. It is an excellent choice for users who want one device for both hunting and year-round outdoor navigation.