Garmin Astro/Alpha/ Update from Industry Canada

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Originally Posted by dilly

Not really. I find this infinitely boring. I also think your analogies stink.

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Well don't ask questions you don't like the answer to.

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Originally Posted by dilly

Not really. I find this infinitely boring. I also think your analogies stink.

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Boy have you hit the nail squarely on the head "WHACK" :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I run a garmin astro and will continue to do so. There are no government agents running around looking for dog guys using forbidden electronics.
Customs officials are not at the boarder to look for it either.

The old telemetry systems were approved. Somewhere in the last 35 years they were disallowed. I have both the letter approving the Wildlife Materials equipment from Industry Canada. I got it from a Regional Office . And I have a denial for a licence from Industry Canada for my unit that was bought in Ontario 15 years ago. . I think I was the only person to ever apply for a licence. The Regional Manager in my opinion was quite adamant with me , "he knew more than I did."It is a difficult situation, we have rules for everything.

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Originally Posted by Stuart22

The old telemetry systems were approved. Somewhere in the last 35 years they were disallowed. I have both the letter approving the Wildlife Materials equipment from Industry Canada. I got it from a Regional Office . And I have a denial for a licence from Industry Canada for my unit that was bought in Ontario 15 years ago. . I think I was the only person to ever apply for a licence. The Regional Manager in my opinion was quite adamant with me , "he knew more than I did."It is a difficult situation, we have rules for everything.

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I work in rules and regulations (not Industry Canada). With this kind of minor stuff, we usually wish you didn't ask and just went about your business which isn't bothering anyone.

I know this is an old thread, but I was offered a Garmin 430 by a friend who is a pro in the US. I just read that they will not track collars in Canada. But this will be re-enabled when in the US. Is there a way around this? I mean it will be great to have for running trials in the US but it would be great to be able to use it while at home as well.

The new Astro 900 from Garmin will work on both sides of the border and is legal in Canada.

I saw that, but the offer of the free 430 was a good one. The range on the 900 is significantly less then the 430 as well.

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Originally Posted by Dakota Creek

The new Astro 900 from Garmin will work on both sides of the border and is legal in Canada.

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I'd assume the 430 will work in Canada, just like the Alpha and the Astro. I have both of previously mentioned units, I have DC 40, T5 and T15 collars.

If anyone knows someone selling a Garmin 320 or even 220 to let me know. I'm not buying 6 new collars together compatible with the new 900 so I'm sticking with the 320. Gotta be a few out there that people aren't using anymore