How to set up a small base station site

How do I start a base station setup?

Before starting a base station setup, the user needs to know and understand basic concepts of the base-rover setup. The location is the actual environment in which the base station will be installed. Typically, this means outside in an open sky environment (e.g. on the roof of a building or in an empty field).

Where should a base station be installed?

The location is the actual environment in which the base station will be installed. Typically, this means outside in an open sky environment (e.g. on the roof of a building or in an empty field). Figure 2 shows a typical fixed installation of several antennas, including a VeraChoke and a VeraPhase 6000, on a roof.

Why should I set up my own RTK base station?

Setting up your own RTK base station gives you full control over your GNSS workflow, saves on subscription costs, and boosts your field accuracy. Whether you’re working on construction, land surveying, or agriculture, this step-by-step guide will help you confidently set up a stable RTK base station using professional-grade equipment.

What can you do with a base station?

There’s plenty of fun things you could achieve with such a base station: reverse-engineering of proprietary technology, security research, and probing for vulnerabilities through WWAN interfaces rarely considered as an attack surface. Maybe you could even set up your own cell network — if you ever go sailing in neutral waters, that is.