Receiver Tab

- Receiver Model: SurvCE will auto-detect the receiver model and display it in this list. It will also auto-detect the port setting for data and the port baud.
- Antenna Type: The entire list of supported antennas is available for selection. The easiest way to select the antenna is to press the >> button and minimize the list by manufacturer. In this dialog, the user can also verify the antenna offset values or create custom antenna types.
- Antenna Height: This is entered as a "vertical" or "slant" height in the current job units. The slant height is the distance from the base of the pole or from the “hub and tack” up to a mark or defined slant measurement point on the edge of the antenna (See NGS for more details). The vertical height is measured plumb, straight down from the base of the antenna (where it screws into the antenna).
- Use Internal Antenna: Select this if not using an external antenna.
- Elevation Mask: This specifies the cutoff vertical angle above the horizon. Any satellites below this angle will be left out of calculations.
- Position Update Rate: This option allows the user to set the position update rate for the GPS readings. 1 Hz will display one reading per second, while 5 Hz is 5 times per second.
RTK Tab
The RTK tab is used to configure the GPS RTK communications.

- Device: This list contains the supported devices that deliver or receive RTK messages, such as a radio or IP modem. If an External Radio is selected, the user will need to specify the Port, Baud, Parity and Stop Bits that the radio manufacturer requires. For internal radios, SurvCE will detect the proper settings.
- Network: This list allows you to configure and connect to various networks (e.g. NTRIP).
- Message Type: You must select the RTK message type that you wish to broadcast and receive. This is the format of the RTK message string that is either sent from the base or received at the rover.
- Base ID: This is typically used to isolate paired devices. The user specifies that the base it ID 1, then the rover should be set to only listen to ID 1 so that other base station that might be in the area do not interfere.
- Send Rover Position to Network: This will output a NMEA GGA message for networks that require it.
Manufacturer Setup Instructions
For manufacturer specific information please consult with the Instrument Setup by Manufacturer section.