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I just completed the new update on the astro 220 and a older dc30 collar.Struggled thru it ,since i'm not very computer savy,but finally got it done! Collars flash'n 3 times now just like dc40.What should I notice differant? any improvements? I was'nt keep'n reception real well on the 30 so hope'n the communication will be better?Any info would be great.........Thanks!

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Registered: Mar 2011
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It should do a better job 4 ya. If not change ur antenna on the collar I haven't had very good luck with the Garmin antennas . Get u a tuff skin or make ur own that's what I do .

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it should get a little better reception and range. if you want a couple of the tough skin antennas for your dc30`s let me know and i`ll send you a couple free of charge. just send me a pm on my website and i`ll send them out.

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Matt,
Thanks buddy! I need to call ya for a order anyway soon....Chris walked me thru it over the phone last night hopefully it will work a bit better.I'm getting the 3 flashes on it now,and the communication bars seems full now.....Keep'n my fingers crossed....talk with ya soon.....

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i saw that you posted on my website that chris had walked you thru the process. how many antennas do you need ?

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It will help with losing satellite signal on the 30 and let you put a pin number in the 40

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So how do you get the update for the DC30 collars?

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If Ur usin a 220 u have to hook it up to the Garmin website an they pretty much walk u through it step by step. On the 320 u download it to the 320 an u can do it all wirelessly.

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here`s a link. just follow the instructions.

http://www8.garmin.com/products/web...owtoinstall.jsp

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Thanks guys, and I did hook up my GArmin to the computer and it gave me a download, first time in awhile. I didn't notice the collars doing anything different but the computer downloaded the update and then I watched it install on my 220. Thanks, hope it helps.......

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There is a separate update for the collars in addition to the one for the GPS.

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How do you update the software for the DC 20, DC 30 and DC 40 with my Astro 220?

At times the DC 20, DC 30 or DC 40 will need a software update in order to add features and possibly improve functionality of the collar. In order to update the software for these collars, you will need WebUpdater installed on your computer.

To update the software for your collar:

1.Connect the Astro 220 to a computer via the USB cable
2.Power on the Astro
3.Power on the desired dog collar and place it within close proximity of the device
4.Ensure your Astro 220 and dog collar are paired
5.Press the DOG
6.Press the MENU
7.Select Dog List and press ENT
8.Select the dog collar you wish to update and press ENT
9.Select Show Info and press ENT
10.Press the MENU
11.Select Upgrade Dog Unit and press ENT
12.Launch WebUpdater and locate your dog collar within the Device drop down menu
13.Select Next and follow the on screen prompts

During the WebUpdater process, a banner will appear on your Astro 220 stating Upgrading dog unit software... Once this process is complete, you can then begin using your Astro 220 and corresponding dog collar.

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GOOD INFO.

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Thanks Dustin, I went through the steps and my collars appeared to have taken the update........

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