Frequently Asked Questions

Please ensure privacy pin is not turned on. On the Kestrel, go to Main Menu->Bluetooth and press the center button. Then highlight Privacy Pin and turn off with left or right arrow. After doing this, try running the update again.

Please see this guidance

Changing Direction of Fire and have Wind Direction Change   (Size: 147.6 KB)

This tutorial will show you how you can now change DOF and have your Wind Direction change. This setting can be found in all 5700s with firmware version 1.41 (or higher).

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

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

Make sure on the Kestrel you go into Environment and set Wcap to All Targets instead of One Target

You can connect the KST1000 to our Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app for iOS or Android via Bluetooth. Once connected ,you will be prompted if a new firmware is available. Simply select Yes and it will begin the update.