RTK corrections in Michigan
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Michigan in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically. It costs $900 per device per year, or $690 for RTK Core on a single network, and a 14-day free trial comes first. Much of the Upper Peninsula has no RTK Premium network today, so check each site on the coverage map.
RTK Premium in Michigan
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 86% of Michigan's land area; no network across much of the Upper Peninsula; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
|---|---|
| Frame | NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0; ITRF on request |
| Accuracy | Under 1.5 cm horizontal, 2.5 cm vertical, in a fixed solution |
| Service level | 99.9% monthly availability for RTK Premium where the coverage map shows an Eligible Area |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | In the US, RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, excluding sales tax. Monthly plans run from $39 to $100. |
| Support | Business days, 03:00 to 17:00 Eastern Time (09:00 CET to 17:00 ET) |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Correction services in Michigan
Michigan crews choose between the state DOT network, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| State network | The state DOT, with free real-time streams for users who subscribe through its portal. | Coverage near your sites, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across several states. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, and the term. |
| 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 NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, on every Michigan connection, and ITRF on request. Michigan uses three State Plane zones under NAD83: North, Central and South. Set the project, the controller and the correction service to the same frame and zone before the job starts.
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 Michigan
Farmland: Michigan had 43,800 farm operations on 9,400,000 acres operated in 2025. Orchards, row crops and sugar beets all run guidance that needs a correction holding row after row. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Roads: Michigan has 122,040 miles of public road, and 9,654 route miles of it form the state trunkline system. Paving, widening and bridge work on that system are staked and checked to the centimeter. (Michigan DOT, Fast Facts, 2025)
Freight rail: In 2022, 29 railroads moved more than 83 million tons of freight on about 3,600 miles of track in Michigan. Track surveys, clearance checks and new sidings are measured against design. (Michigan DOT, Fast Facts, 2022)
Ports: Michigan's 31 cargo ports handled more than 46 million tons of freight in 2022. Dock walls, dredging and terminal works on the Great Lakes are set out from surveyed control. (Michigan DOT, Fast Facts, 2022)
Questions about RTK in Michigan
Which RTK correction service serves Michigan?
RTK Premium serves Michigan with network RTK in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0. Much of the Upper Peninsula has no RTK Premium network today. The coverage map shows where 1 network and where 2+ networks serve a site.
Is there a free RTK network in Michigan?
Yes. The state DOT's reference network offers free real-time streams to users who subscribe through its portal. Check its coverage near your sites and what it commits to on availability and support.
How much does RTK cost in Michigan?
RTK Premium costs $900 per device per year, RTK Core $690 and RTK Access $350, with monthly plans from $39 to $100, excluding sales tax.
Which reference frame and zone do I use in Michigan?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the Michigan State Plane zone for your site: North, Central or South.
Does RTK Premium work in the Upper Peninsula?
RTK Premium serves part of the Upper Peninsula. The coverage map shows mostly 1 network where it is served, 2+ networks along part of the Wisconsin border, and no network across much of the north and west, including the Keweenaw. Check each Upper Peninsula site before you plan a job.
How accurate is RTK in Michigan?
In a fixed solution under good conditions, RTK Premium reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. The 14-day free trial runs on your own receiver and needs no payment.
Last updated: 7 November 2026
Try RTK Premium in Michigan
Check each Michigan site on the coverage map, then run the 14-day trial there in your own State Plane zone before you commit to a plan.
