Garmin GPS Systems

The original Garmin T5 and TT15 collars first made their way to the stage in June of 2014. Many would agree that it’s time for Garmin to come out with an upgraded full size collar. With COVID-19 and the global computer chip shortage, it may have crushed any hopes of a new collar. As a response to the chip shortages...

With the launch of the new Garmin T5X collar, we would like to take the time to compare the new collar with its older version. Upon first glance, you will be able to see that the shell of the two units is virtually the same. The only identifying mark of the two Garmin collars is the serial number sticker...

With the introduction of the new Garmin TT15X collar, we would like to take the time to give you our first impression of the specs of the new TT15X collar compared with its older version. At first glance, it’s apparent that the shell of the two units is nearly identical.

Since the new Garmin Alpha 10 handheld was released, one of the most frequent questions that we got was, “How does the Garmin Alpha 10 handheld compare to other Garmin handhelds?” In an earlier article, we covered the Garmin Alpha 100 vs Alpha 10 handhelds, but now it’s time to discuss the differences between the Garmin Alpha 10 and the PRO 550 Plus handhelds and help you decide which one would fit your needs the best.

Thanks for joining us today; we are Steven and Eric from Lion Country Supply. Today, we are excited to talk about Garmin’s brand new product, the Garmin Alpha 10. We are going to share some features with you today, how it works, some functionalities, and some of our experiences that we have already had with the device just to give you guys some good information on Garmin’s new product.

With the new release of the Garmin Alpha 10 handheld, we thought it would be the perfect time to compare the Alpha 100 with the new Alpha 10. In our opinion, customers are going to most likely have to decide between the Alpha 100 and Alpha 10 handhelds as they are the most similar in functionality and features.

Garmin just (June 2, 2021) release software update 3.60 for the TT15 Mini and T5 Mini collars. This update included improvements to the GPS function of the collars. Update size 1.11 MB.

Garmin just release (May 11, 2021) software update 4.30 for the TT15 and T5 collars. This update included improvements to the GPS function of the collars. Update size 718KB.

The Garmin Pro 550 Plus software should be kept up-to-date in order to take advantage of improvements and bug fixes. Updates are free, and easy to install. Software updates can be installed through Garmin Express. Garmin Express provides the ability to check for software automatically each time the device is connected to a computer.

If you purchase a Garmin PRO 70, Garmin PRO 550, Garmin PRO Trashbreaker, Garmin Sport PRO, Garmin PRO 550 Mini TT15, and/or Garmin PRO 550 Plus TT15 Min dog training system between February 25th, 2021 and March 29, 2021, from Lion Country Supply you are eligible for a $50 mail-in rebate from Garmin.

The Garmin Drive Track 71 is an in-car GPS system that can also be used as a navigation system, as well as an in-car tracking system to pair with your dog tracking handheld. Garmin first introduced the ability to pair your handheld dog tracking devices with a car navigation system with their Drive Track 70 unit. They then upgraded that unit with the Drive Track 71, creating a lighter, more powerful navigation and dog tracking system. 

Thinking about upgrading to the Drive Track 71, or unsure of whether to buy a used Drive Track 70 or a new Drive Track 71? In this article, I will go over all the new features of the Drive Track 71 to help you determine whether it’s worth the upgrade. Below, you will find all the new features of the Garmin Drive Track 71 and the upgrades it received to its display.