[NLRS] GPS and RTK

[Jon Platt via NLRS]

One more consideration.  Coexistence.  So you need to consider not only interference that RTK may cause to your ARS operation, but what interference does your ARS cause to RTK.   The concern is that the RTK system would be physically located close to your HF/VHF antennas.  Even low band operations may generate enough RF field strength to swamp VHF/UHF RF front ends and/or get into any digital electronics via power lines, etc, and cause blocking, device reset, erratic operations, etc.  Just ask my XYL about her TV when I am on 10 MHz.   

This may also be a nice way for you to save face with your neighbor ..... "I would like to help but because the RTK system is physically located so close to my transmitting antennas it would probably cause the RTK to not work like you need it too.  You would end up spending lots of money and it won't work".

73, Jon
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