Is it possible to use Reach RS2+ base with Reach RS+ rover?

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And here is our first topic: “Is it possible to use Reach RS2+ base with Reach RS+ rover?

Yes, you can use your Reach RS2+ as a base for your Reach RS+ but you won’t get the advantages of working with multi-band receivers with such a setup. Your Reach RS2+ base will send L1, L2, L5 signals and your Reach RS+ rover is capable of receiving only L1 signals. So, as you see that it’s pretty much the same as using two Reach RS+.

Let’s return to the setup with two Reach RS2+. The capability of receiving multiple frequencies transmitted by satellites makes Reach RS2+ super robust in challenging environments and allows obtaining FIX within seconds. And let us not forget that multi-band receivers can operate on much greater baselines.

By the way, if you’ve ever wondered if you can use Reach RS+ as a base for Reach RS2+, the answer is no. The reason is that Reach RS+ is a single-band receiver that sends only L1 corrections. You can read more on single- and multi-band receivers in our article.

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UPD. Updated the post with the info about the new Reach RS2+ product (19.10.22).

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