Updates & Downloads

Astro 430/Alpha 50 software version 4.00

as of January 22, 2024

Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(8.79 MB)

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Notes:

WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

Change History

Changes made from version 3.80 to 4.00:

Bug fixes and improvements

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.80:

Bug Fixes and Improvements

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

Reduced unnecessary interference warnings.
Improved change-ID option to be enabled only when a collar is in range for change-ID.
Improved ability to add a new dog collar when a conflicting collar or contact is already being tracked.
Fixed occasional missing dog track segment on map page.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Improved internal tracking capabilities and efficiency

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

Improved Garmin HuntView Plus map drawing.
Fixed issue when viewing map info.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

Added support for Garmin HuntView Plus.

Changes made from version 3.00 to 3.10:

Fixed possible issue that caused user data to not appear on the map.
Added support for HEMA maps.
Changed the US text for the map declutter option to Map Show/Hide.
Fixed issue when searching for POIs by spelling.
Fixed issue displaying date fields.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Fixed issue with track/train share codes.
Fixed potential GPS issue.
Added display of total distance to include collars set to a 2 minute update interval.
Added automatic clear of the interference alert banner.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.90:

Restored bark icon missing from France units.
Improved reliability of change id command.
Improved discrimination of tracked collar in high interference situations.
Fixed possible lockup when deleting dogs from the dog list.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.70:

Added contact tracking (go to Tools->Contacts). Note: The Astro320/Alpha50 cannot transmit its position and so cannot be tracked as a contact. It can only track Alpha100 handhelds as contacts.
Improved rejection of an unintended collar that has a track-only code that overlaps with that of an intended collar.
Prevented unconfirmed change ID of a collar by disabling this option until the collar is reliably tracking.
Improved transfer to USB mass storage mode.
Eliminated occasional false lost-GPS message at the start of collar tracking.
France users only: Added channels 3-6. Update your collar and other handheld devices for complete compatibility.
France users only: Use letters in the share codes to allow more unique identification of collars to reduce the possibility of tracking an unintended collar.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.50:

Improved interference handling by replacing the interference wizard with a simple interference information banner.
Improved consistency of dogs displayed by Drive Track or Fenix.
Fixed issue when a dog is removed from the dog list, especially while in basestation mode.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.40:

Increased auto power-off time to 30 minutes.
Fixed display of HD BarkDetect sensitivity level (applies only to Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark models).
Fixed possible invalid bearing transmitted to Drive Track or Fenix
Added sync between Astro and Fenix dog list. Note: Fenix dog list will be rebuilt whenever Astro dog list order is changed.
Improved notification of dog unit that has lost GPS.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.20:

Improved DC50 pairing and control.
Improved indication of dog device's low battery condition.

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 7 SP1 or later operating system and an available USB port.