Trimble 5700/R7 - How to configure for RTK (real time kinematic) surveys RTK surveys provide centimeter level precision coordinates without post-processing. Surveys must be conducted within a 5 km range of a RTK correction broadcasting base station.... Read More

RTK Stakeout Surveys RTK surveys can be used to return to a specific point. Follow steps 1-11 in "How to configure for RTK (real-time kinematic) surveys" before starting the instructions below. Choose Survey -->TRIMBLE RTK -->Stakeout. Choose... Read More

Trimble 5700/R7 - How to configure the receiver using Trimble Configuration Toolbox software By configuring a Trimble R7 or 5700 receiver using the Trimble Configuration Toolbox software, a configuration file is saved internally in the receiver and... Read More

Trimble has indicated that there is an issue with their firmware that will cause the 5700 and R7 models to become inoperable after the GPS week roll over on 14 FEB 2016. The issue also affects the 4700/4800 series receivers too, but there is no... Read More

Trimble 5700/R7 and TSC1 Survey Controller - How to download data from the PCMCIA or compact flash card Create a directory with the name of your project. Put the base station PC card into the card reader. Drag the base file(s) into your project... Read More

Trimble 4700/5700/R7 Receiver Kinematic Surveys This is an outline of the steps needed to run a kinematic survey with the Trimble 4700, 4800, 5700, and R7 receivers. It is only intended as a guide - refer to the manual for more details and options... Read More

Antenna Type: Trimble Zephyr Geodetic (TRM41249.00) Dome Type: Tall SCIGN Radome (SCIT) IGS Name: TRM41249.00 SCIT Calibrated Frequencies: GPS L1, L2 UNAVCO provided 4 antennas with radomes to Geo++ for robotic calibration in 2016. The results will... Read More

General Serial Output Format (GSOF) messages are a Trimble proprietary format and can be used to send information such as position and status to a third-party device. More detailed information regarding the structure of this binary message format can... Read More

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Location: UNAVCO facility roof NE corner Author: Henry Berglund Contact: Berglund@unavco.org Introduction: Trimble currently offers two choke ring antenna designs for GNSS applications: The Trimble GNSS Choke Ring Antenna has a traditional Dorne... Read More