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January 30th, 2019, 10:24 AM
#1
Has too much time on their hands
How do you carry your Alpha/Astro?
Looking for ideas on the best ways to wear the unit while in the bush, especially when its equipped with a longer, extended range antenna.
I've been wearing mine on a lanyard around my neck, antenna hanging down. I've seen someone who makes a leather case/holster, but I'm not sure if its truly practical.
What do you folks do?
"What calm deer hunter's heart has not skipped a beat when the stillness of a cold November morning is broken by the echoes of hounds tonguing yonder?" -Anonymous-
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January 30th, 2019 10:24 AM
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January 30th, 2019, 12:48 PM
#2
I make sure all of my hunting coats have a pocket chest high. I put the astro in there with the pocket zipped up and the long antenna sticking out to continue receiving a good signal.
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January 30th, 2019, 03:32 PM
#3

Originally Posted by
claj
I make sure all of my hunting coats have a pocket chest high. I put the astro in there with the pocket zipped up and the long antenna sticking out to continue receiving a good signal.
Similar - left side mickey pocket in my jacket with the antennae sticking out.
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January 30th, 2019, 03:41 PM
#4
Front pocket in my jacket, if I am wearing one, or side pocket of my cargo pants in warmer weather. I have seen some use the chest harness but I am too cheap for that, they look cool tho.
National Association for Search and Rescue
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January 30th, 2019, 09:52 PM
#5
I shoot right handed so it sits in my left vest game pocket on a lanyard.
I’m suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog who doesn't like a person.
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February 1st, 2019, 12:01 AM
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February 1st, 2019, 06:52 AM
#7
I like to carry in a vest pocket on a lanyard. I found if the unit was loose and bouncing or swinging around, I would have to recalibrate the compass more often.
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February 1st, 2019, 11:28 PM
#8
The 900's pretty good. Put it horizontal and it's right on for direction and distance. Usually within 200 yds though, not hound distance.
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March 20th, 2019, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by
be2man
The 900's pretty good. Put it horizontal and it's right on for direction and distance. Usually within 200 yds though, not hound distance.
Do you mean accurate to 200 yard or works only within 200 yards?
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March 20th, 2019, 10:12 PM
#10
I meant my dog's usually within 200 yards and the compass seems to orient quickly on direction and distance when I turn it horizontal to read it. I haven't used it to track dogs at the distances hounds may be away from the handler. The range is claimed to be 9 miles depending on terrain.