Frequently asked questions about Kestrel Ballistics Meters.

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  • Anonymous
    • Anonymous
    • April 15, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Roger, The 1000-3500 series meters have an automatic shut off which keeps the battery for draining if left on too long. Besides that, you would need to physically read the meters by hand to see the wind speed. You might want to either consider Bluetooth 4000 series meter mounted on a Kestrel vane mount or find a home weather station. You can find the vane mount in our accessories section. Thanks!

  • Michael
    • Michael
    • April 5, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Hi, I’m running Windows 8.1 Pro. How can I get the Gun Loader, Communicator, etc. program icons on my Desktop? Pin This Program to Taskbar or Start commands do not work.

  • Roger Halquist
    • Roger Halquist
    • February 21, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Hi,
    Can the Kestrel, 1000 Anemometer wind meter or 2000 wind and temperature meter be mounted to a 50 to 75 foot pole permanently, so I can record an average wind speed and temperature for a year. I need this information to determine if I have enough wind speed to generate electricity! Or is their a more suitable application?

  • Mike
    • Mike
    • February 2, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Hi Sam! No, you will not lose your information when changing batteries. Thanks for the questions!

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