An NTRIP corrections network BUILT for Agriculture

Welcome to the VKLink NTRIP network

We are an Australian NTRIP corrections network built around the way agricultural machinery is actually used in the paddock. Modern correction streams are often designed around surveying, mining, construction and high-end GNSS receivers. That is not always ideal for farm equipment, especially older displays, guidance receivers and modems working in poor mobile coverage.

Our aim is simple: reliable corrections, lower data use, and compatibility with the gear farmers already own.

What makes our network different?

We charge per concurrent connection, not per user. If you only need one machine connected at a time, you should not have to pay as though every possible operator is online at once.

Our network uses Australian reference stations and supports GDA2020 as the normal Australian datum. Where older equipment, or your farm mapping requires it, GDA94 streams are also available.

We also support multiple correction formats, including:

Reduced message RTCM 3 for most receivers
RTCM 3 MSM for newer multi-constellation receivers
RTCM 2.3 for older equipment
CMR and CMR+ for Trimble and compatible agricultural receivers

This matters because agricultural GPS equipment varies wildly. Some receivers are new and can use modern MSM streams. Others are older and only work properly with GPS/GLONASS or CMR-style corrections. Our network is designed to serve both.

Lower Data Use

Many correction streams include everything a survey receiver might want. That can mean more satellite constellations, more messages, and more data than an agricultural receiver needs, or in many cases can handle.

We provide agriculture-focused streams that reduce unnecessary correction traffic where possible. That can help in marginal mobile coverage and can reduce the load on older displays and receivers.

Automatic Reference Station Selection

When you connect to an AUTO mount point, Our network uses your receiver’s position to select a suitable nearby reference station. As you move, the system can move your connection to a better base while keeping the correction format you requested.

As a side effect to this, your user portal gives you a defacto vehicle tracking interface. You can see where your machine is, how fast its going, and the direction its going in.

You can also connect directly to a specific reference station if you prefer.

Compatibility

Our network has been built with real agricultural equipment in mind, including older Trimble, Case IH, New Holland and other receivers that can be fussy about correction formats and station messages.

Some equipment needs RTCM.
Some needs CMR.
Some needs GDA94.
Some works best with modern RTCM 3 MSM.

We provide those options without needing separate networks for each one.

for more detailed information, see How it works.

Network coverage

Our network utilises the CORS network with additional reference points. At this time, we have OVER 650 reference points across Australia.

check our coverage map

If this sounds like something you would like to try, Register and apply for a 7 day, no strings attached, trial.