NovAtel has released version 10.0 of their Waypoint post-processing software packages. This new version has updates to the satellite map view and increases PPK base station support.
Additional updates include: CLI (Command Line Interface) now in Linux version, all constellations and signals included in Advanced RTK/PPK processing, improved tropospheric modeling.
For upgrade information or interest in a demo of the Waypoint Inertial Explorer or GrafNav software, contact SLAinc for more details.
Omnistar’s AMSAT beam will change to ARSAT on March 4, 2024. All users need to migrate to the new frequency to prevent service interruptions. Some receivers may automatically change to the new satellite, but other may require manually tuning.
AMSAT 1545.9375 at 1200 baud moving to ARSAT 1545.245000 at 2400 baud
OmniStar CONNA beam will be decommissioned and stop broadcasting on September 30, 2023. The AMSAT beam will take over for OmniStar VBS, XP, G2, and HP corrections services.
Depending on the receiver being used, firmware version, and/or configuration, the receiver may automatically switch to the AMSAT beam. If not, users will need to change the frequency to AMSAT (1545.9375) by September 30, 2023.
This move to the AMSAT beam for users of the VBS service will also experience a datum change from NAD83 to ITRF2020 (current epoch). This datum shift will result in a position shift of approximately 1 – 1.5 meters in North America. OmniStar XP, G2, and HP will not have a datum shift.
NovAtel has released 7.09.00 firmware for OEM7-based receivers. This is a general release applicable to OEM719, OEM729, OEM7700, OEM7600, OEM7720, OEM7500, CPT7, CPT7700, PwrPak7, PwrPak7D, GT7800.
NovAtel Inc has announced the end of life for the KVH-1750 IMU (p/n IMU-KVH1750, IMU-KVH1750-FP6, IMU-KVH1750-NC). This EOL is effective immediately due to a supplier part change.
It has been replaced with p/n IMU-P1750 and is form, fit, and function compatible. Support and repair will continue on the IMU-KVH1750 until February 29, 2025, or until parts are no longer available.
Contact us if you have any questions or are interested in the IMU-P1750.
This is a notification that Waypoint FTP and licensing servers will experience an extended outage for maintenance this weekend, from 7:00 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022, to 5:00 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2022 (MST).
During this outage, Waypoint users will be unable to:
Activate software licenses, return software licenses, or access the customer portal
Access updates to the lists of public sources and coordinates for base stations, precise SP3/CLK files, antenna calibrations, error models, datum/grid parameters, and DCB updates provided via FTP
Use the TerraStar NRT service on the “North America” server
NovAtel has released 7.08.10 firmware for some OEM7 GNSS receivers. It is available for OEM719, OEM729, OEM7700, CPT7700, and PwrPak7. It is not compatible with dual antenna receivers.
This firmware release is primarily about TerraStar-C Pro improvements but does include additional updates/improvements. Improvements include an update to the WiFi package on PwrPak7 hardware and an increase to the idle time available.
Please be advised that the NGS/CORS FTP server will shut down as of August 16th, 2021 and replaced with HTTPS protocol.
Any attempt to access the FTP server after that date will fail. All Waypoint products currently do not support HTTPS and will therefore be unable to access the NGS/CORS RINEX data automatically.
An update to version 8.90 for all Waypoint products will be provided that will support HTTPS.
OmniSTAR satellite beams in North America will be transitioning to a single satellite beam. This will affect all North America users of OmniSTAR VBS, XP, G2, and HP services. The new frequency will be available starting on Jun 15 2021. Transition will need to be completed by Jul 26 2021.
Current Beams
Region
Satellite Name
Frequency (MHz)
Baud Rate (bps)
Eastern US
MSV-E
1557.8450
1200
Central US
MSV-C
1557.8350
1200
Western US
MSV-W
1557.8550
1200
New Beam
Region
Satellite Name
Frequency (MHz)
Baud Rate (bps)
North America and Canada
CONNA
1555.7885
1200
Users currently using Auto-tune setting in their receivers should update to the new frequency automatically if powered up during the transitioning period. Some users may require a manual tune to the new frequency due to configuration, hardware, or firmware limitation. Instructions for manually tuning your receiver can be found at https://www.omnistar.com/Support/ReceiverInformation.aspx
NovAtel has released OEM7 firmware version 7.08.00 for OEM719, OEM729, OEM7700, OEM7720, OEM7500, OEM7600, PwrPak7, CPT7. New features are support for tracking BeiDou B2b signal and new PwrPak7Q-E2 and PwrPak7DQ-E2. The new Q series offer the PwrPak7 without WiFi, but retains on-board data logging.
Kaarta has announced their Kaarta Cloud service. This service offloads the processing of your Kaarta Stencil, Contour, or Stencil Pro so that you can accomplish other important tasks.
You can upload your data directly from a Kaarta system or from your desktop. Kaarta Loud handles the data with their high-performance parallel-processed network.
The BRx7 all-in-one GNSS receiver and antenna is a multi-constellation, multi-communication unit in an IP67-rated enclosure. It tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, IRNSS, and Atlas corrections.
Multiple communications options make this a versatile receiver for just about any application. It has Bluetooth, WiFi, Serial, USB, Cellular, UHF (410 – 470 MHz) or Spread Spectrum (902.4 – 928 MHz) for ultimate flexibility.
The Stencil Pro by KAARTA is now available. This 3D scanner is the top of the line with a number of features and rugged design. It is capable of producing 360 degree high resolution color point clouds. The IP65 rating makes the Stencil Pro perfect for a range of applications and environments.
High quality, high resolution KAARTA 3D scanning products are now available from Steve Lieber and Associates, Inc. These products allow you to make amazing 3D point clouds of outdoor or indoor areas for a variety of applications.
