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September 4, 2026
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Kestrel Basic Meters Get a New Battery Door for Reese’s Law

If you've recently purchased a Kestrel Basic Series meter, you may notice that the battery door looks different from older Kestrel models. This is an intentional design change to comply with updated federal requirements for products using coin-cell batteries.

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Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter: The Field-Ready Tool You've Been Looking For

The Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure, heat stress, and wind chill in a rugged, waterproof, USA-made instrument. Here's why it belongs in your field kit.

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Kestrel LiNK Wireless USB Dongle – What It Does and When You Need It

The Kestrel LiNK Wireless USB Dongle enables wireless data transfer and firmware updates between Kestrel 5 Series LiNK meters and your Windows PC or Mac. Learn what it does, who needs it, and how it fits into your field data workflow.

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Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter: A Force Multiplier for Military Drone Operations

Discover how the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter gives military drone units a critical edge — delivering real-time wind, density altitude, and atmospheric data in a rugged, field-ready package.

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March 7, 2026
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The Best Weather Meters for Wildland Firefighters

Wildland firefighters operate in rapidly changing environments where accurate weather information can mean the difference between a controlled burn and a dangerous situation. Wind speed, humidity, temperature, and fuel moisture all play a major role in fire behavior. For this...

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The Kestrel Meter Impeller - A Marvel of Modern Manufacturing

Why the Kestrel Impeller Is a Marvel of Modern Manufacturing When it comes to environmental monitoring, precision is everything. The Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters are trusted by professionals across industries—from firefighting to HVAC testing to elite athletics. At the...

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Exploring Julian, California: A Mountain Getaway with Science in Hand

Exploring Julian, CA with our trusty Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter

Data Where It Matters: How the Kestrel D1P DROP with Probe Elevates Research-Grade Temperature Logging

Data Where It Matters: How the Kestrel D1P DROP with Probe Elevates Research-Grade Temperature Logging In environmental science, laboratory studies, or industrial R&D, accurate data isn't just helpful — it's the foundation of meaningful insights. For temperature-sensitive experiments or monitoring...

February 14, 2025
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Accurate, Durable, Waterproof & US Made - Kestrel Wind & Weather Meters

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