Speedtech SM-28 Skymaster Wind Meter

There are at least two things that usually affect life’s daily routine: time and weather. Of the two, weather normally dictates what you should wear, the time you have to leave home for work, and if you should go and watch your favorite baseball game.

You may want to keep your radio set on so you know the latest weather report in the morning upon rising. However, a gadget such as the Speedtech SM-28 Skymaster Wind Meter has the ability to keep you informed about the latest weather situation closer to where you are.

Sports enthusiasts would find Speedtech SM-28 Skymaster Wind Meter very useful. Because this tool has a heat index of +69.8 to +155.8oF with accuracy of ± 3° F, you will avoid heat-related illnesses especially during the summer season. The National Weather Service warns the public who engage in prolonged sun exposure or who are physically active to watch out for a heat index reading of 90oF to 105oF because it can lead to heat-related illnesses, such as sunstroke and dehydration. With the proper monitoring of the heat index using the Skymaster, these heat-related illnesses would become less likely to happen.

In addition to measuring the heat index, you will also get measurements on temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind chill, dew point and altitude with Speedtech SM-28 Skymaster Wind Meter. This pocket-sized instrument also features an audible alarm in case severe weather threatens to hit the area, which can be a big plus if you are out at sea, sailing your boat. This device also has the ability to float and its water resistance extends up to three feet.

For hiking, camping and backpacking enthusiasts, Skymaster Wind Meter also proves to be beneficial. The device is able to measure dew point and barometric pressure, helping those outdoors to forecast the weather situation in the next few hours. It ability to calculate wind chill factor and the heat index can help them protect themselves. The information obtained could verily help save the lives of those exposed to the extremities of weather.

Important features on the Speedtech SM-28 Skymaster Wind Master

* Operates in the following modes: Wind Speed, Temperature, Relative Humidity, Barometric Pressure, and Altitude. 
* Wind speed data displays include: maximum, current, and average speed over 10 seconds, all displayed in various scales (e.g. knots, Beaufort scale, miles per hour); and wind chill (o F or o C)
* Temperature data displays include: ambient temperature, the heat index, and dew point.
* Relative Humidity reading is given as RH%, with one decimal point. If your field requirements are more stringent, you can calibrate the Skymaster hygrometer manually.
* Barometric Pressure displays give you prevailing pressure and a bar graph of pressure readings over the past 16 hours (assuming the device has been kept on for 16 hours), in metric and English measurements. Sudden pressure drops (indicative of worsening weather) in a 3-hour time frame will trigger an automatic alarm.
* Altitude readings are given in metric (meters) or English (feet) units, with resolution down to 1 unit.
* Unit can be mounted on tripod or monopod stand.
* Shockproof

These features only show that this is an essential tool for those who enjoy the sea, the countryside, the wilderness and even for urban dwellers. This weather measuring instrument does not only inform you of the latest weather conditions but can also be a life-saving device.

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