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Couldn't hold out any longer
#6900516
09/27/17 01:28 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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I finally made the plunge and ordered a new Alpha 100 with 2 TT-15 collars and plan to get two more collars in December. Nothing wrong with the Astro 220 & DC-40 collars but looking forward to the new technology. And only carrying one remote!!!
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6900534
09/27/17 01:37 PM
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bill oxner
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Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6900556
09/27/17 01:48 PM
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Wacm
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Ha, I'm right behind you thanks to pharmvet's post.
How big are your dogs. My is just under 45lbs. I was thinking about the mini. You lose quite a bit of function for 4 or 5ozs.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6900568
09/27/17 02:01 PM
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my dogs are from 40 - 55 lbs. Mine have been handling DC-40's mounted to my e collars (all on same collar) for years so this will be like having nothing on, to mine.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6900596
09/27/17 02:20 PM
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DaleGribble
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At 40 pounds are above, I would go with the regular size. Under 40, go with the mini (from my experience)
Gun's don't kill people. The Government does.
I killed eight gophers last year and a purebred Tennessee walking horse that was looking at me funny.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901134
09/27/17 08:33 PM
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Mundo
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At 40 pounds are above, I would go with the regular size. Under 40, go with the mini (from my experience) Second that. Longer battery life, better range on the larger collar. I have some minis I bought for puppies. My 45 lb. pointer now runs with a larger collar.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901158
09/27/17 08:48 PM
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bill oxner
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Did you sell your old units?
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901354
09/27/17 10:44 PM
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RayB
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There is time, and you must take it, to lay your hand on your dog's head as you walk past him lying on the floor or on his settle, time to talk with him, to remember with him, time to please him, time you can't buy back once he's gone" GBE
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901421
09/27/17 11:31 PM
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Did you sell your old units? No. Hanging on to them for now.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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09/27/17 11:35 PM
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High roller I wish. If I were a high roller, I woulda got 8 collars and the watch. I'm poor so little bit at a time.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901586
09/28/17 01:51 AM
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pharmvet
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Last edited by pharmvet; 09/28/17 01:52 AM.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901616
09/28/17 02:15 AM
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68rustbucket
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How long have you been shooting that humpback?
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6901636
09/28/17 02:29 AM
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pharmvet
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How long have you been shooting that humpback? lol, Always!
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6902412
09/28/17 07:26 PM
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Do you like that holster? I almost ordered one but decided to wait & see if I find another one I like. I did go ahead and get the R.A.M. mount so I can have it on the dash of the Mule while driving but want something to pop it into when I hop off the mule. may get the watch so I can just zip the handheld into my vest pocket and use the watch when on foot. But it's kinda pricey.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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09/28/17 10:41 PM
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Jim B
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Would also like to know about the holster have had the Alpha for some years now, do not trust the clip that come with it. The Alpha does give you piece of mind when a dog is out of sight, and if your hunting partner has one can track them also. Jim Do you like that holster? I almost ordered one but decided to wait & see if I find another one I like. I did go ahead and get the R.A.M. mount so I can have it on the dash of the Mule while driving but want something to pop it into when I hop off the mule. may get the watch so I can just zip the handheld into my vest pocket and use the watch when on foot. But it's kinda pricey.
Jim
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6902934
09/29/17 03:39 AM
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Do you like that holster? I almost ordered one but decided to wait & see if I find another one I like. I did go ahead and get the R.A.M. mount so I can have it on the dash of the Mule while driving but want something to pop it into when I hop off the mule. may get the watch so I can just zip the handheld into my vest pocket and use the watch when on foot. But it's kinda pricey. Just dig up one of them mason jars you got in the back yard.
Bobby Barnett
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6903034
09/29/17 11:20 AM
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CinchMan
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I have the watch as well. I haven't had a chance to use it yet with the collars but so far its awesome.
Say When.....
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6903074
09/29/17 12:45 PM
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What else does the watch do?
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6903165
09/29/17 01:51 PM
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Mundo
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The watch links with handheld and shows distance and direction for the dog when on point. Really kind of handy and you don't have to keep referring to the handheld.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6903318
09/29/17 03:42 PM
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CinchMan
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The watch links with handheld and shows distance and direction for the dog when on point. Really kind of handy and you don't have to keep referring to the handheld. You do have to have the watch within a 50ft distance of the handheld though, it is synced up with it through Bluetooth. Also, for everyone considering this or in the process of getting the Alpha, just know that it is definitely not designed for training purposes. The touchscreen takes a little bit to navigate making timely corrections a little bit difficult. I bought the Garmin 550 for training only.
Say When.....
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6903512
09/29/17 06:56 PM
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Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6904168
09/30/17 05:24 PM
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pharmvet
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So far I really like the holster. The brass snap is non swivel and keeps it in the correct position.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6904171
09/30/17 05:37 PM
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Wilhunt
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On the humpback...we have one or my son does. My brother gave it to him close to 30 years ago and it was old then. How old is yours?
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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09/30/17 05:52 PM
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pharmvet
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Last edited by pharmvet; 09/30/17 06:11 PM.
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Re: Couldn't hold out any longer
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#6905787
10/02/17 03:57 PM
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DaleGribble
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Speaking of the Minis vs. Regular- I have all regular size and have tiny dog that I would like a mini for. If anyone has a mini they would like to trade for a regular size alpha collar, let me know.
Thanks
Gun's don't kill people. The Government does.
I killed eight gophers last year and a purebred Tennessee walking horse that was looking at me funny.
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