RTK corrections in South Carolina
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in South 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 South Carolina
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over nearly all of South Carolina's land area, almost all of it with 2+ networks; 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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Test it yourself
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Correction services in South Carolina
South Carolina crews choose between the state geodetic survey's real-time network, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| State geodetic survey network | The state geodetic survey, with reference stations across South Carolina and receivers in neighboring states. | The subscriber agreement, its cost, coverage near your sites, and what it commits to on availability and support. |
| 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 South Carolina connection, and ITRF on request. South Carolina uses a single 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 South Carolina
Farmland: South Carolina had 22,500 farm operations on 4,600,000 acres operated in 2025. Planting, spraying and auto-steer on those farms depend on a correction that holds pass after pass. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Corn: South Carolina farmers harvested 370,000 acres of corn for grain in 2025 and produced 51,060,000 bushels, the state's most valuable crop that year. Planters and sprayers on those fields run guided lines so that seed, fertilizer and passes do not overlap. (USDA NASS, State Agriculture Overview, 2025)
Roads: South Carolina had 78,432 miles of public road in 2024, and the state highway agency was responsible for 28,097 of its 49,937 rural miles. Paving, widening and drainage on those roads are staked and checked against design. (FHWA, Highway Statistics, Table HM-10, 2024)
Power plants: South Carolina's power plants had a net summer capacity of 24,706 megawatts in 2024, and nuclear was the primary energy source. Plant sites, substations and transmission routes are laid out from surveyed points. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2024)
Questions about RTK in South Carolina
Which RTK correction service serves South Carolina?
RTK Premium serves South 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 South Carolina?
The state geodetic survey runs a real-time network, and users subscribe online under its subscriber agreement. Check what it costs, its coverage near your sites and what it commits to on availability and support before you rely on it for paid work.
How much does RTK cost in South 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 South Carolina?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the South Carolina State Plane zone, the single zone for the 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 South 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: 12 November 2026
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