Older Garmin Astro's and updating DC 30 collars BEWARE

[cat and bear]

If i fix them for you like i did leon's, i can stay ahead of you in my turf, and beat you to the tree Budd Dam garmins make you out of state guys look like you know how to hunt around here

[wackysam16]

Do you have to update the collars or can they just be left the way they are if they are working fine, we've never updated anything don't know if that's bad or good just wondering if you have to.

[Steve White]

You should do the updates as they are to fix known issues with the software. I can see where the if it aint broke, don fix it theory would apply. Yet, if you ever have a problem, and need to get them fixed. You will have to update them before getting an RMA from Garmin. As perhaps the updates may fix your issue. Not always the case though.

[njh6754]

Thank you folks for idea's, I disconnected the batteries three times let them sit an hour, connected again, and the bright light stays on. One wont even turn on anymore, so I'm sure its fried. Steve thanks for the heads up on computer problems also. I dont think i will be doing favors anymore I feel bad enough i junked his collars, now my laptop is at risk, LOL. Steve i agree dealer support is everything. Being an early unit i will ask him, I doubt he would even know, as he is from the older generation. Heck, i got a hard enough time remembering what i had for breakfast Let alone being 72 years young. See what garmin says today, I've been around this game a long time, and seen all the tricks, yes, i will keep going up the ladder, thanks for the advice.
Ron

On the collar that has a solid red light, try holding the power button down and then running the update collar software. Turn the unit off, then press and hold the power button in and keep holding it. Then have a friend start the collar software update. If you accidentally let go of the power button in the middle of the update you may need to try it again.

[cat and bear]

To update, garmin has given a warranty on these collars, as they worked fine before the update, but happy to see they stepped up to the plate, and made it right.