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01 Getting Started

Getting Started

What You’re Setting Up

Your RTKUSA Base Station is the foundation of your accuracy. Once installed correctly, it continuously transmits correction data to improve positioning down to the centimeter level.

This is how you stop guessing—and start knowing.

What’s in the Box

  • Multi-band GNSS Receiver
  • Survey-grade GNSS Antenna
  • Antenna Cable (~9m)
  • WiFi Antenna
  • USB-C Power Cable
  • Mounting Hardware

Antenna Installation

Why This Matters

If you get this wrong, nothing else matters.

Placement Requirements

  • Full 360° open sky view
  • No obstructions (trees, buildings, metal structures)
  • Mounted as high as possible

Best option: Roof peak or elevated mast

Installation Steps

  1. Mount the antenna using included hardware
  2. Connect antenna cable to antenna
  3. Route cable to base station

Pro Tip

Signal quality = performance.

Bad placement = bad corrections = wasted time.

Base Station Setup

Connect Hardware

  1. Attach WiFi antenna
  2. Connect GNSS antenna cable
  3. Plug in USB-C power (minimum 1A)

Power On

LED Indicators

  • Red (Power): Solid
  • Green (WiFi): Blinking
  • Orange (Satellite Sync): Off initially

The unit is now ready for configuration.

Connect to the Base Station

Step 1: Join the Network

  • Network Name: MobileCM
  • Password: Device serial number

“No Internet” message is normal.

Step 2: Open Setup Page

Go to: 192.168.4.1

Step 3: Enter Network Info

Required Inputs

  • SSID: Your WiFi name (must be 2.4GHz)
  • Password: Your WiFi password
  • Miner Key: Unique name (12–18 characters)

Example: DFW_Base01

Save Settings

  • Green LED should turn solid = success
  • Blinking = failed connection

Confirm Connection

Access Device on Network

  1. Log into your router
  2. Find device named: espressif
  3. Note IP address (192.168.x.x)
  4. Enter IP into browser

Login

Use your Miner Key

System Active

Confirmation

When setup is complete:

  • Status: TRANSMITTING
  • Green LED: Solid

Your base station is now sending correction data.

Accuracy Lock Period

What to Expect

Your base station needs time to establish a precise position.

  • Estimated time: 5–7 days
  • No fixed solution until complete

Why This Matters

This process enables:

  • Repeatable accuracy
  • Reliable RTK corrections
  • Survey-grade results

Skipping this step leads to poor data.

Troubleshooting

WiFi Issues

  • Confirm network is 2.4GHz
  • Re-enter password carefully
  • Avoid special characters

Reset Device

Press reset button to return to setup mode

Weak Performance

Check antenna placement:

  • Must have clear sky view
  • Elevation improves results

Signal Quality (SNR)

Acceptable Range

  • Ideal: 37–45
  • Below 32: Not usable

What Affects Signal

  • Trees
  • Buildings
  • Metal structures
  • Poor placement

Recommendation

Install antenna in open sky for best performance

What Happens Next

After Stabilization

Once your base station is fully established:

  • It becomes part of a correction network
  • Provides consistent high-accuracy positioning
  • Improves field efficiency and reliability

Outcome

  • Faster workflows
  • Better deliverables
  • Increased confidence in your data

RTKUSA Perspective

RTK isn’t just about hardware—it’s about execution.

Most users struggle not because of the technology, but because:

  • Setup is unclear
  • Expectations are not explained
  • Critical steps are overlooked

RTKUSA focuses on clarity, reliability, and real-world performance.

Set your system up correctly, and it will work for you every day in the field.

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