Vector RTK Knowledge Hub
GNSS, RTK & Surveying Knowledge Hub
Build practical skills for surveying, GNSS equipment set-up, RTK corrections and precision agriculture. These concise guides are curated from the official Vector RTK YouTube channel for customers, surveyors and field teams.
Start with the fundamentals, explore RTK correction services, or compare surveying equipment and controllers.
GNSS & RTK Fundamentals
Understand the signals, measurements and correction methods behind centimetre-level GNSS positioning.
How GNSS Equipment Works – Satellites, Carrier Phase & RTK Fixes | Vector RTK
A plain-English introduction to satellite signals, carrier-phase measurements and how an RTK rover reaches a fixed solution.
Base and Rover vs Network RTK, Explained | Vector RTK
Compare a local base-and-rover radio setup with network RTK delivered over mobile data, including the practical trade-offs.
GNSS Signals Explained: GPS L1, L2C, L2P(Y), L5, Galileo & BeiDou Frequencies | Vector RTK
An overview of GPS, Galileo and BeiDou carrier frequencies and why multi-frequency tracking helps modern GNSS equipment.
Equipment Setup & Tutorials
Practical guidance for configuring rovers, bases, controllers and field software before work begins.
How to Set Up a GNSS Rover & Controller – Pole Height, IMU, NTRIP & Fix Checks | Vector RTK
A field checklist covering pole height, IMU setup, NTRIP connection and fix-quality checks before storing points.
How to Set Up a GNSS Base Station Over a Known Point | Vector RTK
Set up and level a GNSS base over known control, measure antenna height correctly and confirm the broadcast position.
Base & Rover Setup in 5 Minutes – ComNav Mars Pro | Vector RTK
Configure two ComNav Mars Pro receivers as a radio base and rover using Survey Master.
Site Calibration in Survey Master – ComNav T30 | Vector RTK
A step-by-step introduction to fitting GNSS observations to local site coordinates in Survey Master.
Surveying Techniques
Clear introductions to control, traverses, coordinate systems, heights and total-station workflows.
Closed traverse: how to check your misclosure | Angular, linear & Bowditch rule | Vector RTK
Learn the observations and calculations used to assess angular and linear traverse misclosure, including Bowditch adjustment.
How to Perform a Resection with a Total Station – Step by Step | Vector RTK
Use observations to known control points to calculate a total station position and verify the resection before work.
Coordinate Systems for UK Surveyors – Lat/Long, Projections & the OSGB36 National Grid | Vector RTK
Understand latitude and longitude, projected coordinates, and the relationship between OSGB36 and the UK National Grid.
Ellipsoidal vs Orthometric Height – Geoids, OSGM15 & Ordnance Datum Newlyn | Vector RTK
Understand why GNSS supplies ellipsoidal height and how a geoid model such as OSGM15 relates it to practical datum heights.
RTK Corrections & Troubleshooting
Learn how network corrections reach a rover and how geometry, correction age and site conditions affect a fix.
How a VRS NTRIP RTK Network Works – Behind the Scenes | Vector RTK
See how CORS reference stations, VRS processing and NTRIP work together to provide rover corrections.
Why Is Your RTK Fix Poor Next to That Building? Satellite Geometry & DOP Explained | Vector RTK
Learn how satellite geometry and DOP affect position quality near buildings, trees and other obstructions.
Lost Signal Mid-Survey? RTK Fixed vs Float & Correction Age Explained | Vector RTK #Shorts
A concise explanation of fixed and float status, correction age and what happens when mobile corrections are interrupted.
Precision Agriculture
Set-up and repeatability guidance for RTK-assisted tractor steering and field operations.
PWL NanoSteer 210 Set-Up Basics & Limitations – Tractor Autosteer | Vector RTK
An installation overview for the NanoSteer 210, together with practical fitment, calibration and operating limitations.
Will Your Tramlines Line Up Next Spring? RTK Repeatability Explained | Vector RTK
Why consistent RTK coordinates help tramlines and field guidance line up again across seasons.
Equipment Guides & Comparisons
Focused comparisons and workflows for Vector RTK-supported surveying equipment.
Laser RTK Rovers Compared – STEC Xs, SDi Pro, ComNav Mars, Mars Pro & Jupiter – Vector RTK
Compare the laser-measurement workflows offered by selected STEC and ComNav RTK rover models.
STEC Field Controllers | S Pod Pro, S PAD, S PAD GIS & A8003G Tablet | Vector RTK
An overview of STEC field controllers and tablets used with surveying and GIS workflows.
Static GNSS for Control, Post-Processed in Compass Solution – ComNav Jupiter | Vector RTK
Establish high-accuracy control by logging static GNSS data with a ComNav Jupiter and post-processing it in Compass Solution.
Repairs & Support
What to expect when supported ComNav equipment needs inspection, repair or maintenance.
What Happens When You Send Your ComNav Kit to Vector RTK – In-House Repairs, Step by Step
Follow the repair journey from intake and diagnosis through component work, reassembly and bench testing at Vector RTK.