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Accurate Weather Tracking with Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter: With Link and Vane Mount Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Description of Accurate Weather Tracking with Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter: With Link and Vane Mount

Multi-function weather meter with vane mount and wireless Bluetooth LiNK (iOS/Android compatible). 14 measurements: wind speed/direction/chill, air/water/snow temperature, humidity, pressure and more. Large display is backlit and has night vision preserving lighting for readability day or night. Rugged, drop-tested (MIL-STD-810G), waterproof (IP67) design is made in the USA.

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The device looks well built and has many features, it has so many features and they are not well documented that it is very difficult to get the best performance from the device. For example, the "Save Current Conditions" button seems like a great idea, except I can't find any information on how to get that information. It's easy these days to create a few tutorial videos on how to work with complex menus. Come to the kestrel plate!

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Socket required

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good but bad instructions.

Very nice counter. The anemometer is very sensitive and shows less than 1 km/h. I really like the user customizable screens and all readings seem accurate compared to other good gauges. The only complaint I have is that it only comes with a quick start guide and there are no other instructions anywhere. I'm still trying to figure out how to use the crosswind feature and what some of the settings are. Hence 4 stars instead of 5. If only they had given detailed instructions or put them online.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • I don't remember

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Multifunctional Portable Weather Meter

It's useful in the field for search and rescue operations and when we need to call rescue helicopters. The meter has many features beyond what you might need in these situations, but they're all worth it as you never know what you'll need next. It seems to pair quickly with my Note 7 and the Kestrel app which you can download for free. The app seems a bit anemic, but I'm not sure how useful it will actually be once you use the meter extensively. carve, like on a camera tripod. It's actually a…

Pros
  • Great Price
Cons
  • Big and Bulky