Easy installation
Mount the antenna, connect power and your farm internet. We handle remote configuration, position calibration and the correction setup for your equipment as part of your managed package.
Quality you can put to work
A better base for a working farm.
We started RTK Solutions because farmers deserved a better alternative to expensive RTK subscriptions. We build bases farmers can own and share, backed by a network and a team invested in keeping them working.
Heavy-duty IP67 enclosure
Industrial-quality construction and an IP67-rated enclosure, built for a fixed farm installation and long-term ownership.
Built-in battery backup
Keep the base running through a mains interruption, with integrated charging and backup power already inside the enclosure.
Built-in 4G backup
An integrated mobile connection provides another route online when the primary internet connection is unavailable, subject to signal and an active data service.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet
Connect to the farm network in the way that suits your installation. Power over Ethernet simplifies the power and data connection.
Repairable by design
Replaceable modules, available spare parts and a carrier-board part-exchange option help you maintain the base instead of replacing the whole system.
Explore the base station → See replacement parts and prices →
Developed in-house. Integrated from the start.
The software makes the hardware work harder.
We develop our own software around the real needs of running RTK bases. It fully integrates with the station for reliable operation, diagnostics and remote access—giving our team the tools to support your base as a complete system.
With your managed package, the people who build it also monitor it, maintain it and help keep it in full working order. Enjoy the peace of mind of a team looking after your base long after installation.
Discover our integrated software →Know how your base is doing.
Integrated monitoring and customer portal access keep base health in view.
Get support with the full picture.
Remote diagnostics and access help our team investigate faults and support your installation.
Support that continues after setup.
Remote updates and ongoing management are included in the managed network plan.
DIY base or fully managed system?
Spend your time farming. We’ll handle the setup.
A well-built DIY base can deliver excellent RTK. The difference is who takes responsibility for assembling, testing, configuring and maintaining the complete system.
With a DIY base
You choose the hardware and software, then bring the system together yourself.
- Test the complete setup and arrange power and connection backups.
- Establish the correct reference coordinates and coordinate system, and apply the appropriate antenna files and settings.
- Select RTCM messages and check your receivers, unlocks and NTRIP connection work together.
- Monitor performance, maintain software and diagnose faults—or arrange someone to do it for you.
Tested. Configured. Looked after.
Tried-and-tested on-farm reliability, with the complete system configured around the equipment you actually use.
- Built-in battery and 4G backup, with hardware and in-house software designed to work together.
- Correct reference coordinates and coordinate system, with the appropriate antenna calibration files and settings applied.
- Compatibility checked before supply, with RTCM messages and correction delivery configured for your supported equipment.
- Ongoing monitoring, remote diagnostics, updates and support through your managed plan.
Compare the complete setup
What do you get beyond the correction signal?
An entry-level DIY board, a dedicated reference station and a portable survey receiver offer different starting points. Our farm base brings the hardware, backups and ongoing management together in one supported package.
Swipe across to compare all four options →
| What matters on your farm | The complete farm packageRTK SolutionsManaged farm base | WaveshareGPS/RTK HAT · BS base versionProduct source [1] | SparkFunRTK Reference StationProduct sources [2] | EmlidReach RS3Product sources [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designed for | A complete, managed farm installation | Entry-level DIY base projects | A dedicated reference station | A portable survey base or rover |
| Installation | Remote setup, position calibration and equipment-specific correction configuration included | Host, connectivity and configuration arranged by owner | User-configured reference station | Receiver setup through Emlid Flow |
| Enclosure | Heavy-duty IP67-rated enclosure supplied | Exposed board; housing is an additional requirement | Aluminium case; extra weatherproof housing required outdoors | IP67-rated receiver housing |
| Operational battery backup | Built in | No operational backup; small retention cell serves hot starts | No internal battery listed | Built-in rechargeable battery |
| Integrated mobile connection | 4G backup built in | Requires additional hardware | No integrated cellular modem listed | Built-in LTE modem |
| Farm network connection | Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with PoE power | Through host or additional hardware | Ethernet/PoE and Wi-Fi hardware | Wi-Fi; no Ethernet port listed |
| Software | In-house software integrated with the base and managed network | Configuration software and development examples | Open-source firmware and configuration tools | Emlid Flow app and Emlid Caster services |
| Ongoing farm-base management | Monitoring, remote diagnostics, updates and support in the managed plan | Separate from the board package | Separate from the hardware package | Confirm farm-base management with your provider |
| Repair and long-term ownership | Replacement modules available to order, with published prices and part exchange | DIY hardware integration and maintenance | Published disassembly and repair guidance | Cover and antenna repairs via dealer or Emlid; enquire about other parts and repairs |
Comparison covers the named products and documented packages, not every model sold by each brand. Add-ons and third-party services can change a setup. “Not listed” means the cited specifications do not establish that feature. Emlid’s RS3 has integrated battery and LTE, and SparkFun publishes repair guidance; our case is the combination of farm-focused hardware and ongoing managed support.
Choose a base you can get on with.
For farmers who want precision, built-in resilience and someone to call, RTK Solutions is designed to be the complete choice: your hardware, our integrated software, and one team behind the system.
Let’s check your farm →Comparison sources and scope
Published by RTK Solutions. Manufacturer information checked . This is a feature comparison, not an independent performance test or a claim to have tested every base on the market.
- SparkFun: RTK Reference Station specifications and package and disassembly and repair guide. The manufacturer specifies IP42 for the housing and requires a separate weatherproof enclosure outdoors.
- Emlid: Reach RS3 features and ports and specifications. RS3 is a capable portable base/rover with IP67 protection, an operational battery and LTE. Emlid’s repair update confirms top-cover and GNSS antenna repairs through authorised dealers or its European service centre. It does not establish a customer-orderable range of internal replacement modules; ask Emlid about the specific part and repair required.
RTK Solutions details: hardware and backup features, in-house software, repair parts and managed package and terms.
Straightforward from the start
Install it. Connect it. We’ll take it from there.
- Choose a stable antenna position.A rigid mount and clear sky view give the installation the right foundation.
- Connect power and internet.The PoE adapter is supplied. Use Ethernet or Wi-Fi for your farm connection.
- Let us configure and calibrate it.We set the correct reference coordinates and coordinate system, apply the appropriate antenna calibration files and configure RTCM messages for your supported equipment. Calibration against the Ordnance Survey network is included for managed installations in Great Britain.
A little more detail.
What makes RTK Solutions a strong choice for a farm base?
Our advantage is the complete system: straightforward installation, a heavy-duty IP67-rated enclosure, built-in battery and 4G backup, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, repairable hardware and in-house software. The managed package adds correct coordinate and antenna configuration, equipment-specific RTCM messages, monitoring, updates and support from the team that builds and operates the system.
What is different about the software?
We develop our software in-house for our own operational needs. It fully integrates with the base station to support reliable operation, monitoring, diagnostics and remote access. With the managed package, we maintain the software and support the base as one system.
How long does the battery backup last?
The internal battery provides approximately 10–12 hours of backup at around 20°C. Runtime varies with battery condition and power use. Sending corrections during an outage also requires a working internet path; 4G backup depends on coverage and an active data service.
Will it work with my tractors?
We check your receiver, display, RTK unlocks and connectivity before supply to confirm compatibility. We configure the RTCM messages and correction delivery for your supported equipment, so you have a setup matched to your machines. We support compatible NTRIP RTK equipment across brands; correct steering and implement setup remain important.
Does more backup equipment mean more accurate RTK?
Backup power and connectivity help maintain availability; they do not make the position inherently more accurate. Accuracy depends on the receiver, installation, reference coordinates, satellite conditions and distance. Our focus is combining precision with a system that is practical to own and keep working.
Build your farm’s RTK around long-term confidence.
Tell us where you farm and which machines you use. We’ll check compatibility and help you choose the right installation.