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The issue isn't with reception of the GPS satellites. The dog's collar has a gps antenna that is pretty sensitive. Getting the coded radio signals from the collar back to the handheld is the issue. I know that amps are made for TV and for AM/FM radios. I just assumed that something was...

Listen man, I don't know why you want to act like a jerk, but if all you want to do is act like this, I just prefer you keep you comments to yourself. I know a yagi has a higher gain factor. I had a Quick track telemetry system with a yagi. What the Garmin system lacks in range, it more...

Who is trying to make anyone look stupid? As someone who doesn't know very much on the subject, I simply came to a resource that I thought could help. I am well aware that terrain plays a lot on the range of this system and that a repeater would come in handy. People are always trying to...

Gee, thats some grade A advice there! LOL

My old telemetry system did use a directional yagi. You could determine the position of the dog by the strength of the system.... A higher powered collar would be great, however, I'm limited to what is available from Garmin.

Hey guys, I'm new to the board. I am looking a way to boost range on a hand held GPS tracking system. I made the post below over on the Handtalkies forum but haven't gotten any response. Maybe my post is better suited for this forum. I hope you guys can point me in the right direction...

Hey guys, I stumbled upon your forum and hope you can help.... I have a Garmin astro dog tracking system. This gps tracking unit replaces the old radio telemetry systems used for dog or animal tracking. I use this GPS tracking system for hunting with hounds at night. The hound wears a...