Baller bojans Posted April 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 We are currently on the waiting list to get Surepath for our site. A friend in FL has shared some information with me on that just doesn't seem quite right. I would appreciate someone setting me straight on these as they seem difficult to believe. He says: - Many people are using Surepath successfully without a base station - In some locations people are having to pay satellite access fees that can be as high as $500 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MI3Eventer Posted April 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 @bojans in the last couple of tournaments that I helped at that waere equipped with surepath we did not need the base station as their was a radio tower close enough for us to get service. We had no issues with the system running off of the radio tower and the most restrictive aspect was making sure we had a hot spot running in farm country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bongo Posted April 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 @bojans, I received my Sure-Path a few weeks ago and have been using it to set our slalom course. Only bought the Rover; no Base station. In my State (Missouri), I was able to register the device with the Department of Transportation, was assigned a userid/password, and gained free access to the state-wide RTK GPS network. So Yes, didn't need to buy a base station. In my case, no fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swaterkd Posted April 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 we are doing the same here in NY Free state wide RTK GPS works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dave2ball Posted April 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 @bojans here in Florida we can register with the rover with DOT and use the state Wi-Fi free and a base station is not needed. I have one down here and it works great. The only additional item you need is a hot spot on your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted April 29, 2022 Author Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 You guys have opened my eyes. Now to find out if RTK is available in our area. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted April 29, 2022 Administrators Share Posted April 29, 2022 in California it seems like everybody is using their own base station as well as Rover because of the difficulty of the public network Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted April 29, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 29, 2022 Man, California is jacked up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted April 30, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted April 30, 2022 Some states, like New York and Florida, allow free access to public gps base stations, typically maintained by the Department of Transportation. Other states, like South Carolina, charge an annual access fee. SC charges $500 annually. So if everywhere you plan to use your Sure Path offers free access, you don’t need to buy a base station. If you plan to use SP where access to public base stations isn’t free, it’s probably best to buy your own base station. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted April 30, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2022 Access to the public base stations in Texas isn't free. I'm not sure exactly what the cost is, but everyone runs with a base station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted April 30, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted April 30, 2022 Just got done using SurePath tonight. No base station. Michigan DOT has free station access. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted April 30, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2022 Mass has free access also. Works great. No base station for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted April 30, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2022 Do you guys use sure path the check the coarse dimensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bongo Posted April 30, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2022 @Deanoski Yes, we use Sure-Path to check course dimensions. Actually, that's our primary purpose. It was either that, or figure out how to hire or use surveying equipment. Sure-Path seemed a lot easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted April 30, 2022 Baller_ Share Posted April 30, 2022 @Deanoski SP was initially intended to be used for course survey work. Hint: When surveying or just mapping the gates, use a swimmer, not the included selfie stick, and make sure the swimmer is wearing a life jacket. These steps will ensure that the buoy isn’t being subtly displaced. And don’t survey on windy days. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller david_ski Posted April 30, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2022 Good questions. Our SurePath should arrive in 1-2weeks. We are in Calif, and we have a base and rover(s) on order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted April 30, 2022 Baller Share Posted April 30, 2022 @lpskier I talked to James a few months back and ask him if the antenna would ever become wireless, he said no.It would make it so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted May 3, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2022 Use ours in Miami with local FDOT as base station, in NH however need our own base station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted May 5, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 5, 2022 @lpskier thanks for the life vest tip we have two courses to survey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Laz Posted May 9, 2022 Baller Share Posted May 9, 2022 As far as I can tell, no free RTK network in Canada. One of our sites is close to NY and can get free access. Anyone know otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BG1 Posted June 3, 2022 Baller Share Posted June 3, 2022 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jtim3032 Posted June 4, 2022 Baller Share Posted June 4, 2022 Sorry guys, I missed this thread when it started but all comments are spot on. Some states in the USA provide free access to the CORS network but many don't. If in doubt, contact me first. Incidentally, the US is way ahead of the rest of the world in providing free access to live RTK data corrections. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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