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"Keep
a weather eye on Peet Bros."
Pocket
Altimeters
Since 1975, Peet
Bros. Company has been a leading distributor of precision pocket altimeters and
barometers in the United States. Our company holds patents on the design of both
mechanical and electronic altimeter/barometers. Peet Bros. wrote and published
the first (and probably still the most authoritative) booklet on using these
instruments for land navigation, "The Sportsman's Altimeter/Barometer".
Peet
Bros. has also produced an entertaining and informative video on the subject, "An
Introduction to Contour Line Navigation". We currently offer both mechanical
and electronic Altimeters and Altimeter/Barometers for such diverse applications
as land navigation, geology, forestry, air density calibration of other instruments,
etc.
It
is always interesting to know your altitude, but an altimeter is most valuable
when used with a topographic map to help orient and guide you in unfamiliar regions
or unmarked trails. It can do so even when your visibility is severely limited
by darkness, fog, trees, heavy rain or snow. Since our altimeters interpret changes
in air pressure as changes in altitude (as altitude increases, pressure decreases,
and vice-versa), an altimeter/barometer can also function as a weather instrument
for making local forecasts, even in remote areas not served by weather stations. For
more information, please click on the model of interest from the list below.
MODEL
80 ALTIMETER
Made in Germany according to our exclusive
design, the Model 80 provides exceptional performance at modest cost. It uses
a rugged all-metal movement that is temperature-compensated and insensitive to
humidity changes. In lesser instruments, temperature and humidity changes can
cause serious errors because string is used to rotate the needle shaft. The Model
80 is an excellent choice when very good sensitivity is needed at an economical
price.
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Measures altitude from 0 to 8,000
ft.
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Calibrated in 50-ft increments.
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Accurate to within 100 feet over entire
range.
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Rain and Sun symbols to indicate weather
trends.
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Black dial with easy-to-read fluorescent
red needle.
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Size: 2 1/2 inches diameter x 7/8
inch thick.
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Weight: 2 oz.
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MODEL
88 ALTIMETER/BAROMETER
This
handsomely-styled precision analog altimeter/barometer is made in Germany according
to our exclusive design. Its 16-jewel, temperature compensated movement is calibrated
to 18,000 feet in six revolutions of the indicator needle. A small counter dial
keeps track of needle revolutions, making it easy to read any altitude to within
20 feet. The counter dial window is located on the lower half of the dial face
to give an unobstructed view of the entire sea-level pressure scale. Unusually
rugged for such a responsive instrument, the Model 88 combines exceptional performance,
practicality and value for the serious outdoor person.
- Measures
altitude from 0 to 18,000 ft. in six revolutions.
- Calibrated
in 20-ft increments.
- Accurate
to within 40 feet over entire range.
- Measures
sea level pressure from 28.7 to 31.3 inches.
- Barometric
pressure calibrated in 0.05 inHg increments.
- 16 jewel
shock-resistant temperature-compensated movement.
- Housed
in rugged metal case.
- Size:
2 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 inches
- Weight:
3.5 oz.
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MODEL
44 ELECTRONIC
ALTIMETER / BAROMETER
 
The
ultimate in digital electronic pocket altimeter/barometer instruments, the Model
44 is made in Germany to our specifications. Its high-precision, extremely responsive
air pressure transducer displays altitude and barometric pressure on an easy-to-read
high-contrast liquid crystal display. An electronic thermometer and weather forecast
symbols are incorporated into the design making the Model 44 a very versatile
pocket altimeter and weather instrument. For determining pressure change trends
or logging altitude excursion, there is an additional LCD barograph display.
Minimum/maximum and cumulative values can be obtained easily. Lightweight and
compact, the Model 44 is complete with lanyard for field portability.
· Measures –2296
ft. to 29520 ft. with graphical display of altitude changes.
· Electronic compass with bearing in degrees
· Barometer pressure 1hPa resolution with graphical display of changes.
· Weather forecast and temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
· Time, date, clock and alarm function
· Electro luminescent backlight
· Size: 3 1/8 x 2 ½ x ½ inches.
· Weight: 1.9 oz.
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