RTK corrections in Texas
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Texas 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 Texas
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 90% of Texas 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, 02:00 to 16:00 Central 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 Texas
Texas 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 logins issued to registered users. | Who is eligible for an account, 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 Texas connection, and ITRF on request. Texas uses five State Plane zones under NAD83: North, North Central, Central, South 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 Texas
Farmland: Texas had an estimated 229,000 farms on 125 million acres of land in farms in 2025. Auto-steer, strip-till and land leveling all depend on a correction that holds across the field. (USDA NASS, 2025)
Roads: Texas had 323,364 miles of public road in 2022, 208,044 of them rural. Highway stakeout, grade control and as-built checks run on centimeter positioning. (FHWA, Highway Statistics, Table HM-10, 2022)
Freight rail: Texas has more freight railroad miles than any other state. Track surveys, clearance checks and new sidings are measured against design to the centimeter. (Association of American Railroads, 2025)
Oil and gas: US crude oil production set a record 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025, and most of the growth came from the Permian region of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Well pads, lease roads and pipeline routes are surveyed and staked before work starts. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2025)
Wind energy: Texas was one of the five states with the most electricity generation from wind in 2025, with Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois. Turbine foundations and collection lines are laid out from surveyed points. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2025)
Questions about RTK in Texas
Which RTK correction service serves Texas?
RTK Premium serves Texas 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 Texas?
The state DOT runs a real-time network that requires an account. Check who is eligible, and what it commits to on availability and support, before you rely on it for paid work.
How much does RTK cost in Texas?
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 Texas?
RTK Premium delivers NAD83(2011), epoch 2010.0, with ITRF on request. Project the coordinates into the Texas State Plane zone for your site: North, North Central, Central, South Central or South.
Do I need my own base station in Texas?
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 Texas?
In a fixed solution under good conditions, RTK Premium reaches 1 to 2 cm horizontally and under 3 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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