RTK corrections in New York State
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in New York State in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, over standard NTRIP. In a fixed solution it reaches 1 to 2 cm horizontally and under 3 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.
RTK Premium in New York
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over the whole of New York State by area; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
|---|---|
| Frame | NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0; ITRF on request |
| Accuracy | 1 to 2 cm horizontal, under 3 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 New York
New York crews choose between the state 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 no access fee and one account per rover. | 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 New York connection, and ITRF on request. New York uses four State Plane zones under NAD83: East, Central, West and Long Island. 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 New York
Highways: The state DOT maintains 38,582 lane miles, 89 percent of New York's touring and reference route system. Resurfacing and reconstruction on those roads are staked and checked to the centimeter. (NYSDOT Pavement Report, 2022)
Bridges: New York State has approximately 17,607 highway bridges, and the state DOT owns about 43 percent of them. Inspection, deck replacement and clearance surveys are measured against design. (NYSDOT, 2026)
Canals: The New York State Canal System runs 524 miles within the state. Dredging, lock works and bank repairs need positions and heights to the centimeter. (New York State Canal Corporation, accessed Nov 2026)
Questions about RTK in New York
Which RTK correction service serves New York State?
RTK Premium serves New York State with network RTK in NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0. The coverage map shows where 1 network and where 2+ networks serve a site.
Is there a free RTK network in New York?
Yes. The state DOT runs a real-time network with no access fee, and it needs one account per rover. Check its coverage near your sites and what it commits to on availability and support.
How much does RTK cost in New York?
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 New York?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the New York State Plane zone for your site: East, Central, West or Long Island.
Does RTK work between tall buildings in New York City?
Buildings block and reflect satellite signals, so a fix is slower to come and easier to lose between high walls. Measure from open positions where you can, and check a known point after any drop.
Do I need my own base station in New York?
No. Network RTK builds the correction for your position from the surrounding stations, so there is no base to set up, survey or guard.
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
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