Garmin Alpha XL | Year One Review | Features and FAQ - 2026

The "Big Bad Dog Tracking Machine" also known as the Garmin Alpha XL has been out for a full year now! We are here to tell you about what comes in the box, some of our favorite features and answer some of the most frequently asked questions! Click the link HERE to get yours today - https://conkeysoutdoors.com/collectio... Keep Tabs on Your Pack Anytime, Anywhere with the Alpha® XL GPS Dog Tracker Track your dogs with ease, whether you're in your truck or out in the field, with the Alpha® XL GPS Dog Tracking Navigator. Designed for hunters and dog trainers, this powerful device connects directly to your compatible dog collars via VHF radio, letting you monitor up to 20 dogs from as far as 9 miles away. The Alpha® XL features a large, easy-to-read 10” touchscreen display that gives you real-time updates on your dogs’ locations. Navigate to your hunting spot with turn-by-turn directions for streets, unpaved roads, and trails using City Navigator® maps. Once off-road, you’ll benefit from satellite imagery, high-definition elevation maps, a 3-axis compass, and adventure-ready tools to guide you through rugged terrain. Stay in control with customizable training commands. Use the touchscreen to deliver 18 levels of stimulation, tone, or vibration to paired training-enabled collars. Track key stats like distance traveled, average speed, barks per minute, and collar battery life—all in one place. Geofencing alerts help you set boundaries, while the channel view feature ensures interference-free communication by monitoring collar frequencies. With storage for up to 250 dogs, you can manage your pack effortlessly without needing to reenter information for every hunt. Whether you’re hunting, training, or adventuring, the Alpha® XL has everything you need to stay connected and in command. Ready to elevate your hunting experience? Explore the Alpha® XL GPS Dog Tracking Navigator today! • Crisp high-resolution 10” touchscreen display; view in portrait or landscape mode • Pairs directly with your compatible dog collars via VHF radio to track and monitor up to 20 dogs within a 9-mile range (depending on your dog collar) • Dog list and group management let you keep inactive dogs in the device’s memory for easier setup without reentering dog names for each hunt • Channel view feature lets you easily select less congested frequencies to avoid interference • Navigate on- or off-road with preloaded topographic and street maps of North America • Preloaded TopoActive maps, downloadable satellite imagery and built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter • With an Outdoor Maps+ subscription, access a wide variety of premium mapping content that is regularly updated and delivered directly to your Alpha® XL device wirelessly • 18 levels of stim, tone or vibration when paired with your training-enabled collar • Backward compatible so you can keep your existing collars and other Alpha® handheld-compatible devices; transfer location data between compatible Garmin devices • Hunt metrics data shows each dog’s daily hunting patterns, distance, speed and time afield, so you can monitor performance (requires compatible dog collar) • Use the Alpha® app with your compatible smartphone to expand the utility and flexibility of your Garmin dog tracking system; follow your dogs’ movements, drop waypoints, navigate, and review statistics from your hunt • Tracking and training functions are available only when used with compatible dog collars (sold separately)