RTK corrections in Hungary, on 2+ networks across almost all of the country
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Hungary in ETRS89 (ETRF2000, epoch 2010.0) over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically. 2+ networks serve almost all of Hungary, so smart failover takes over when a network drops, and the 99.9% monthly service level applies in the Eligible Area the coverage map shows. A 14-day free trial comes first.
RTK Premium in Hungary
| Coverage | 2+ networks across almost all of Hungary; check your site on the coverage map |
|---|---|
| Frame | ETRS89 (ETRF2000, epoch 2010.0), ellipsoidal heights |
| Accuracy | Under 1.5 cm horizontal, 2.5 cm vertical, in a fixed solution |
| Service level | 99.9% monthly availability for RTK Premium in the Eligible Area the coverage map shows, with a refund of the monthly fee when a month falls short |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | Priced per device and term. Request pricing |
| Support | Business days, 09:00 to 23:00 Hungarian time |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Setup guides
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Test it yourself
RTKTEST.com compares up to three correction services against a surveyed point in one 15-minute session, and the 14-day trial runs on your own receiver at your own sites.
Correction services in Hungary
Hungarian crews choose between the national mapping agency's positioning service, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| National positioning service | The national mapping agency; real-time corrections are charged by the minute or as flat-rate passes after a one-off connection fee, with a separate farm RTK offer. | The terms for your sector, coverage near your sites, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across Hungary and beyond. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, the term, and whether a trial is offered. |
| Crowd-sourced network | Independent owners hosting single base stations. | Distance to the nearest base, station uptime, and how each base was surveyed. |
| Satellite or state-space (PPP-RTK, SSR) | A provider broadcasting an error model without a local base. | Convergence time, accuracy and vertical performance. |
| Your own base | Your crew, on a surveyed point. | The survey of the base point, range, and the time spent setting it up and guarding it. |
Coordinates and heights
RTK Premium delivers ETRS89 (ETRF2000, epoch 2010.0), with ellipsoidal heights. Hungarian cadastral and survey data use the EOV projection on the HD72 datum, with EOMA heights, so transform ETRS89 to EOV and EOMA with the national mapping agency's official transformation rather than a seven-parameter set. It applies a national transformation and then interpolates residual corrections from a 2 km grid, either in its online service or from grid files that licensed dealers install on the receiver. The national service works in ETRS89 (ETRF2000), and the two realisations can differ slightly, so check against a national control point before cadastral or control work.
Setup
- Start the 14-day free trial on this site, or order a subscription. Your account arrives by email within two working hours.
- Enter the caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101 and mountpoint COMMON in your controller or receiver, with the username and password from your account.
- Measure a control point you trust before the job starts, and compare the result with its published coordinates in your project's frame.
Industries using precise positioning or RTK corrections in Hungary
Farms: Some 198 thousand farms were operating in Hungary on 1 June 2023, and crop specialists made up 73% of them. Drilling, spraying and harvest guidance on those farms depend on a correction that holds pass after pass. (Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2023)
Roads: Hungary's national road network was 32,658 km long in 2024, including 2,460 km of motorways, motor-roads and interchanges. Widening, resurfacing and junction works on those roads are staked and checked against design. (Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2024)
Rail: Hungary's standard gauge railway network was 7,395 km long in 2024, with 3,367 km of electrified line. Track renewals and line upgrades are measured against design to the centimetre. (Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2024)
Solar: Solar panels in Hungary produced 9.0 billion kWh in 2024, over three-quarters of the country's record 11.6 billion kWh of renewable electricity. Solar parks are laid out, piled and checked from surveyed points. (Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 2024)
Questions about RTK in Hungary
Which RTK correction service serves Hungary?
RTK Premium covers almost all of Hungary with 2+ networks and a 99.9% monthly service level in the Eligible Area, and the coverage map shows the networks at any site.
Is there a free RTK network in Hungary?
The national mapping agency's positioning service charges for real-time corrections by the minute or as flat-rate passes, and it runs a separate farm RTK offer. Community networks host free single base stations of varying quality, so check what each source commits to on availability and support.
Which frame and heights should RTK corrections use in Hungary?
Use ETRS89, then transform to EOV coordinates and EOMA heights on the HD72 datum with the national mapping agency's official transformation and its 2 km correction grid.
Why not use a seven-parameter transformation to EOV?
A single set of national parameters between ETRS89 and HD72 leaves residual errors that the official 2 km correction grid removes. Use the official grid for cadastral and control work, and check against a national control point.
How much does RTK Premium cost in Hungary?
Prices depend on the number of devices, the term and the product, and we quote them after a short call. The 14-day trial needs no payment.
How accurate is RTK in Hungary?
In a fixed solution under good conditions, RTK Premium reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically.
Can I try RTK Premium before I buy?
Yes. The trial runs for 14 days on your own receiver, with full access to the RTK Premium network.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
Try RTK Premium in Hungary
Run the 14-day trial at your own Hungarian sites, in EOV and EOMA with the official grid applied, before you commit to a plan.
