RTK corrections in North Carolina
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in North Carolina 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.
RTK Premium in North Carolina
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 99% of North Carolina's land area, with 1 network across much of the western mountains; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
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| 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 North Carolina
North Carolina crews choose between the state geodetic survey's 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 geodetic survey, with a one-time access fee for a real-time port. | 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 North Carolina connection, and ITRF on request. North Carolina uses one State Plane zone under NAD83 for the entire state. 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 North Carolina
Farmland: North Carolina had 41,300 farm operations on 8,000,000 acres operated in 2025, and produced 248,050,000 pounds of tobacco. Planting, spraying and bed shaping on that land run on guidance that holds row after row. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Roads: North Carolina had 108,285 miles of public road in 2022, and the state highway agency was responsible for 59,665 of its 65,991 rural miles. Paving, widening and drainage on those roads are staked and checked against design. (FHWA, Highway Statistics, Table HM-10, 2022)
Bridges: The state DOT inspects and maintains about 13,800 bridges and 4,900 culverts and pipes long enough to count as bridges, and certified inspectors check about 9,300 structures each year. Replacements and repairs on them are set out from surveyed control. (North Carolina DOT, N.C. Bridges, accessed Nov 2026)
Power plants: North Carolina's power plants had a net summer capacity of 36,337 megawatts in 2024, and natural gas was the primary energy source. Solar farms, substations and transmission routes are laid out from surveyed points. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024)
Questions about RTK in North Carolina
Which RTK correction service serves North Carolina?
RTK Premium serves North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
The state geodetic survey runs a real-time network and charges a one-time access fee for a real-time port, while its reference station data for post-processing is free. Check its coverage near your sites and what it commits to on availability and support.
How much does RTK cost in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the North Carolina State Plane zone, which covers the entire state.
Do I need my own base station?
No. Network RTK builds the correction for your position from the surrounding stations, so there is no base to set up, survey or guard.
How accurate is RTK in North Carolina?
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
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Run the 14-day trial at your own North Carolina sites, in the State Plane zone, before you commit to a plan.
