Kestrel News

March 21, 2018
0 commentson New firmware release 1.21 for all K5 Series units

New firmware release 1.21 for all K5 Series units

There is a new firmware update available today (03/21/18). This update is only in regards to foreign language selections. It has no effect on features or performance. If you have any questions, let us know! Check out our Kestrel 5...

January 22, 2018
2 commentson New Firmware Release 1.20 for Kestrel 5700 and 5700 Elite Meters

New Firmware Release 1.20 for Kestrel 5700 and 5700 Elite Meters

03/14 Update Just released! Version 1.20 is the latest firmware release from NK for the 5700 Ballistics Meters. After tweaking 1.17 for some needed improvements 1.20 became the latest revision. If you have trouble updating using your Ballistics APP on...

September 15, 2017
0 commentson Umm... Wow... Kestrel in EXTREME Winds!

Umm... Wow... Kestrel in EXTREME Winds!

Check out the video of this storm chaser with his Kestrel 5500. We applaud his ability to stay standing for the most part but obviously do not recommend putting yourself in harms way!

October 2, 2016
0 commentson What are the temperature limits of my Kestrel Meter?

What are the temperature limits of my Kestrel Meter?

This is a pretty popular question! As the Kestrel specification sheet shows, the temperature sensor limits for Kestrel Meter’s is -20.0 to 158.0 °F | -29.0 to 70.0 °C. The operational range for Kestrel Meters is 14° F to 131°...

Trusted & Accurate Portable Weather Monitoring for Firefighters

For over two decades, wildland firefighters have relied upon Kestrel Weather Meters to provide accurate, fast and reliable measurement of weather conditions on location. As every firefighter knows, weather conditions are one of the most critical variables in fighting a...

January 28, 2016
1 commenton Kestrel 5500 survived the Blizzard of 2016!

Kestrel 5500 survived the Blizzard of 2016!

We recently had our 4th largest snowfall on record here in the Philadelphia area. We received 23" - 24" of snow starting Friday afternoon and ending Sunday morning. Since this was a blizzard, we thought it would be a great...

5000 5500

November 28, 2015
2 commentson What improvements were made in the Kestrel 5 series vs the Kestrel 4 series Meters?

What improvements were made in the Kestrel 5 series vs the Kestrel 4 series Meters?

The Kestrel 4 series meters were extremely popular but technology has changed and it was time to incorporate new technology into a new design. Valuable customer suggestions were also used in the 5 series design. Overall length, width and thickness...

November 9, 2015
2 commentson Introducing the New Kestrel 5000 series Meters!

Introducing the New Kestrel 5000 series Meters!

11/11/15 - There's a new Weather Meter in town and it's tougher, smarter & faster than ever! The new Kestrel 5 Series platform adds many new features and options. If you’re familiar with the Kestrel 4500, the first thing you’ll...

DROPS

November 4, 2015
0 commentson The Kestrel D1 DROP is named 2015 Editors Choice at Backpacker Magazine!

The Kestrel D1 DROP is named 2015 Editors Choice at Backpacker Magazine!

BACKPACKER MAGAZINE Names the Kestrel DROP D1 Wireless Temperature Data Logger 2015 Editors’ Choice Boothwyn, PA — The Kestrel DROP D1 Wireless Temperature Data Logger has been named as a recipient of the 2015 Backpacker magazine Editors’ Choice Award. The...

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