| Title | Description | Link |
| WSRN Mountpoint Key | A explanation of the mountpoint naming convention for different real-time source types and subnetworks | Download |
| WSRN Rinex Dwonloads | How to download rinex data from the WSRN website. Includes hourly file downloads, Custom Time-Period Rinex (merger), and Rinex Shop. | Download |
| Testing Signal Strength of Your Cell Phone | How to test the signal strength of your cell phone in a handy guide from Cellular Solutions, this covers most popular phones. Read the explanation at the upper right of the guide first. | Download |
| GPS & Local Time Conversions - Standard Time | As of Feb 1st, 2010 the WSRN must now comply with the NGS standard for Rinex file naming, and these files must be on GPS time (instead of local time). This is a handy guide for that time conversion (for Standard time, not daylight savings). | Download |
| GPS & Local Time Conversions - Daylight savings Time | As of Feb 1st, 2010 the WSRN must now comply with the NGS standard for Rinex file naming, and these files must be on GPS time (instead of local time). This is a handy guide for that time conversion (daylight savings time). | Download |
| GNSS Internet Radio Client for Windows | This application is can be installed directly on your PC. It is a free, fully functional NTRIP client to use to learn about NTRIP, test network connections and correction availabilities, and even be used to relay network corrections to a radio. | Download |
| NTRIP Documentation | NTRIP technical document from the developers of the NTRIP client, BKG (German Geodesy and Mapping Agency) | Download |
| WSRN Subscription Application | Application for WSRN yearly subscription. Must also fill sign a user agreement (download below) | Download |
| WSRN Subscriber Agreement | User agreement to be signed along with a new subscriber application | Download |
| GPS Guidebook WADNR | GPS guidebook published by the Survey Advisory Board of the Washington State Depatment of Natural Resources | Download |
| GPS Guidebook FIG | A brief GPS guidebook published by FIG (the international survey association) | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-1 - Intro-A | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Part A of a 2-part introduction | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-2 - Intro-B | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Part B of a 2-part introduction | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-3 - Rover Comms | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Rover communications, typical methods for getting corrections from the RTN to the field | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-4 - On-Grid | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Summary of an initiative to support development of RTN | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-5 - Station Comms | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Reference station communications. Typical methods for getting the raw observations from the continuously operating reference stations to the RTN | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-6 - User Tips | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Tips and tricks for the user and for the network administrator. tips from an RTN supoport staffer. | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-7 - Approaches | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Approaches to network corrected real-time. What is VRS, FPK, maste-Aux, etc | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-8 - World RTN | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Review of 3 regional RTN operators conferences held in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. RTN is very widespread and successful. | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-9 - Geodesy | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Overview of a few geodetic considerations in establishment of the original station coordinates for the RTN CORS. | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-10 - NTRIP | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). An overview of NTRIP - the Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol, the internationally accepted standard for passing corrections to mobile devies via internet. Includes a primer on a freely downloadable desktop application for training on, and testing of NTRIP. | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-11 - Cheatsheets | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Some quick tips on how to make your own customize "user guides" or "cheatsheets". With all of the gear out there thaty can use RTN , and all of trhe combinations or hardware and software that can be used it is sometimes best to make your own cheatsheets for your spcific field-gear setups and configurations. | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-12 - Network Design - Station Sapcing | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Spacing between stations is the in focus; but how the best intentions often require adjustments in to fit local conditions, site quality, powoer, communications, securtity, politics, and other unforseen elements. | Download |
| RTN 101 Part-13 - Station Mounts | A series of articles on RTN (Real-Time Networks). Mounts count! There are many option sfor building good solid CORS mounts. But a mount is only as good as it's essential ongoing integrity monitoring. | Download |
| Configuring an Enfora Compact falsh Card for use with a TSC2 | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is from Jim McLeFresh with Spokane County Public Works and steps you through the config of an Enfora/Weitel compact flash card for use with a TSC2 via cellular with Cingular as the example. Thank you Jim! | Download |
| Connecting Trimble GEO-series Mapping Units via Cingular | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is from Jim at Electronic Data Systems and gives step-by-step to connect any of the Trimble GEO-series mapping gear (e.g. GEOXT, GEOXH, etc) via cellular with Cingular as the example. This also works well as general guide for conecting other MS-mobile type devices or others that seek to utize Cingular. Thank you Jim! | Download |
| Connecting Trimble GEO-series Mapping Units via AT@T - 2008 Update | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is from Jim at Electronic Data Systems and gives step-by-step to connect any of the Trimble GEO-series mapping gear (e.g. GEOXT, GEOXH, etc) via cellular with AT@T as the example, and updated for the 2008 series units. This also works well as general guide for conecting other MS-mobile type devices or others that seek to utilize AT@T. | Download |
| Dial String Editing for Trimble Handhelds | This document instructs how to make this wireless connection between an AT&T Bluetooth cell phone and Trimble handhelds. Other carriers will have slightly different dialing string requirements. the document explains how to download and install the Trimble Dial String Editor application only if the Trimble handheld is using Windows Mobile 6. It is not required if your unit is using Windows Mobile 5. | Download |
| 5700_TSCE_CELL-via-cable | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is for network connection of a 5700 via a TSCe data collector, and a cell phone attached by serial cable. | Download |
| Verizon Mifi connection to TSC2 | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is for network connection of a TSC2 to a Verizon Mifi (mobile broadband wi-fi hotspot). Courtesy of Nick at APS. | Download |
| Leica1200_to_Network_via_NTRIP | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is for network connection of a Leica 1200 via NTRIP (from Leica) | Download |
| Leica1200_to_Network_via_NTRIP_2 | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of a Leica 1200 via NTRIP (another summary from a Leica newsletter) | Download |
| TSC2-Ranger_Survey_Pro_RTN | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of how to connect to an RTN on a TSC2 or Ranger with NTRIP via Survey Pro software. | Download |
| TDS with Topcon GR3 via Internal GSM modem | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of how to connect to an RTN on a Topcon GR3 with TDS via it's internal GSM modem. | Download |
| TopSURV_Network_via_Cell_Bluetooth | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is for network connection via Topcon TopSURV and a Bluetooth cell phone | Download |
| Topcon_GMS-2_to_Network.pdf | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them.This one is for network connection of the Topcon mapping grade GMS-2 via cellular and NTRIP | Download |
| Topcon_GMS-2_to_Network.pdf | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of the Topcon mapping grade GMS-2 via cellular and NTRIP | Download |
| Terrasync_Bluetooth_Cell | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of Terrasync mapping grade software via bluetooth cellular and NTRIP | Download |
| SNB900_Radio_to_Network | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of an SNB900 radio to relay corrections over a construction site | Download |
| Settings for Cell to Mobile | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is the settings for some cell providers when connecting a cell device as a modem to mobile devices (data collectors / controllers) | Download |
| Cell connection for SurveyController | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection Survey Controller software via cellular | Download |
| R8_TSCE_CELL-via-cable | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of an R8 via a TSCe and cellular | Download |
| ARCPAD_to_Network.pdf | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for network connection of ARCPAD mapping software via cellular | Download |
| Laser_Ht_as_Attribute_TerraSync | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for how to store the antenna height as an attribute in Terrasync | Download |
| TSC2_via_Audiovox | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for how to connect as a modem one of those little Audiovox cell cards that fit into the top of a TSC2 | Download |
| TSC2_via_TMobil | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for how to connect as TMobile cellular to a TSC2 | Download |
| TSC2_via_WIFI | As users send tip sheets for various equipment and configurations we will post them. This one is for how to connect to a network via the built-in WIFI of a TSC2 | Download |
| RTN Basics Seminar Powerpoint | A 300+ slide powerpoint presentation adapted from a 8 (or 4) hour RTN fundamentals seminar developed by the Washington State Section of ACSM. WARNING! 47MB download (be patient). | Download |
| NTRIP Basics Seminar Powerpoint | A powerpoint presentation adapted from a 90 minute NTRIP fundamentals seminar developed by the Washington State Section of ACSM. | Download |
| CORS Enclosure Heater | A tip form Jim McLefresh of Spokane County WA on how to keep that CORS equipment enclosure worm in the winter. This is not an endoresement of a particular product, but is a good tip. be careful not to overheat receivers (check specifications). Thanks Jim! | Download |