Use of the Garmin Astro 220 dog tracking device is not permitted in Estonia. Use of the Garmin Astro Nordic is permitted in Estonia.
Garmin Astro 220 devices are intended for the US market and do not meet Estonian (European) requirements. In addition, the use of devices operating on the radio frequencies 151.820 MHz, 151.880 MHz, 151.940 MHz, 154.570 MHz and 154.600 MHz does not comply with the frequency plan in force in Estonia.
Garmin Astro Nordic devices are manufactured for the Swedish and Norwegian markets and comply with European (Estonian) requirements. This is confirmed by the „CE“ conformity marking both on the devices and on the packaging. The devices operate on 155.450 MHz. In the Estonian radio frequency plan, in force since 24 August 2009, the radio frequency 155.450 MHz is allocated to dog tracking devices. Using the devices requires a frequency licence issued by the Technical Surveillance Authority. An amendment is being prepared to Regulation No. 95 of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications of 28 October 2008 "Conditions of use of radio frequencies and technical requirements for radio equipment exempt from frequency licence", which will exempt dog tracking devices from the frequency licence and establish technical requirements for their use. The devices' operating frequency is planned to be 155.450 MHz with a permitted power of 2W.
