Frequently Asked Questions

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Please check out our Kestrel 5000 Firmware change log to view the differences in the various firmware versions: Firmware Change Log

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Because using the new Kestrel LiNK app requires a firmware update, any data that is stored on the device will be lost. It is recommended to save all the weather data in Kestrel LiNK Legacy before updating your firmware to use the new app. Here is a video that shows you that process

Transferring Data to Kestrel LiNK legacy before updating firmware

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We will be changing this in the future so that data will automatically upload when connected however if you want to manually upload the data, please see this video

Uploading Data

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Please watch this video for using Kestrel LiNK with a 5400 for monitoring WBGT conditions: Kestrel LINK with 5400s

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Please check out our tutorial:

Support Documents for all Kestrels

Find answers to common Bluetooth connection issues

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Please look at this video for recording a data session

Recording Data Session

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Please watch this video for some troubleshooting techniques

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Yes. With firmware update 1.35 (or higher), there are new menu options in the Bluetooth submenu. Change Conct to Device and you will see Device Connect and HUD Connect. Select HUD Connect to pair with a HUD. Press the center button to start searching for a HUD. The HUD needs to be turned on to show up. Select it when it appears after “Searching for Devices” is completed. To connect to a compatible Laser Range Finder, do the same process but select Device Connect. It should not matter in which order you choose to pair the devices. You will see two Bluetooth icons on the main firing screen when connected to both (see image)

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You will need to update your Kestrel firmware version to 1.35 (or higher) in order to use the HUD. You can update your Kestrel firmware through the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics for Android or iOS apps

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Please check out this video on how to setup and use Alerts with the new Kestrel LiNK app

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You can connect the HUD to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app for iOS or Android and update the firmware that way. When you connect, you will be notified that an update is available. The HUD would need to be turned on and have Bluetooth ON in order for the Ballistics app to find it and connect to it. There is no other functionality for connecting the HUD to the application except for updating firmware

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Please see this guide on how to update your Kestrel Firmware using Windows:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for Windows.

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Please see this guide for updating Kestrel 5000 series units with MAC/OSX:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for MAC/OSX

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Please see this guidance on using the new Concrete Evaporation Solver (FW 1.39 or higher needed)

This document goes over the new Concrete Evaporation Solver which was added to the Kestrel 5200 with firmware version 1.39.

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Please see this guide:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

Attached is a guide to help connecting to Kestrel LiNK Legacy app for Android if you device is not showing up on the list of available devices.

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Please see a workaround found here:

Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents

Attached is a workaround to have Kestrel LiNK for Windows scale properly on High Definition monitors

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The Kestrel 2700 can only hold 1 gun profile at a time. You can store as many profiles in the Kestrel LiNK Ballistic app as you want however.

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If the Kestrel reads “CAL CPS”, then you will need to calibrate the compass prior to using. To do so, press the center button when CAL CPS is on the screen. Spin and the number 30 will appear on the screen. Hold the Kestrel vertical and rest the bottom of the Kestrel on a table or your hand and rotate the Kestrel in place until the number reaches 0. You can spin the Kestrel in either direction but it is recommended not to spin too fast or you can get a bad calibration.

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We have replacement battery doors we can send you. Please see this link: Replacement Doors

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Battery life will depend on Bluetooth usage. Typical usage without using the app frequently should get 130 hours of battery life. Battery life goes down drastically when connect to the app and live streaming the wind values, especially in colder temperatures.

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Please see this quick tutorial:

LiNK (Kestrel)

This is a quick tutorial on how to send text message alerts in Kestrel LiNK instead of emails.

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No, the Kestrel 2700 can only connect with the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics application and will not connect with any other accessories.

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Please see this guidance on changing units for the Kestrel 2700

This document shows a quick guide on how to change the units for a Kestrel 2700.

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