POB 2002 GPS Equipment Survey 
 
Geodetic Receivers 
 
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR Allen Osborne Associates Inc. 
 
RECEIVER MODEL Rascal 8 
Manufacturer's phone number  805/495-8420 
Receiver tracking characteristics 
Single-frequency or dual-frequency   Dual 
 GPS? 
  L1 C/A code, L1 carrier 
  L1 only, codeless 
  L1 only, C/A-code 
  L1 codeless and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code 
  OtherL1 & L2 Code and Carrier 
 
GLONASS?  No 
WAAS?   ...
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 receiver, antenna, radio, 
 controller) 
Has the system (including all No 
 components) been tested by 
 the Federal Geodetic 
 Subcommittee (FGCS)?  Legant-3 
ANTENNA 
Type:[34] 
Is antenna built into the No 
 receiver? 
 If "Yes," is antenna removable? 
If it is not removable, is there 
 a provision for an external 
 antenna? 
Weight, antenna (lbs.) 1 
Length of antenna cable 
 furnished with receiver? 2 m 
Maximum length of antenna 
 cable that can be used? 30 m 
Is a system available for 
 postprocessing data? Yes 
U.S. SUGGESTED LIST PRICE ($) 
Receiver?   $13,000 
Antanna?$1,500 
Postprocessing hardware and 
 software? $2,000 to $8,000 
WARRANTY (months) 
Receiver? 12 
Antanna?  12 
Postprocessing hardware? 
ADVANCED FEATURES[To1] 
READER SERVICE NUMBER 27 
 
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTORTrimble 
 
RECEIVER MODEL 5700 GPS Receiver 
Manufacturer's phone number  800/538-7800 
Receiver tracking characteristics 
Single-frequency or dual-frequency   Dual 
 GPS? 
  L1 C/A code, L1 carrier 
  L1 only, codeless 
  L1 only, C/A-code 
  L1 codeless and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 codeless 
  L1 C/A-code and P-code, L2 P-code 
  L1 C/A-code and L2 P-code 
  OtherYes [35] 
 
GLONASS?  N/A 
WAAS? Yes 
Max number of satellites tracked  12 
 simultaneously 
Number of receiver channels   24 
Seletable data interval for phase  Yes [36] 
 measurement? 
When four satellites are tracked, 
 does the receiver display 
 provide: 
  Satellite tracking status? Yes [37][38] 
  Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?  Yes [37][38] 
  Three-dimensional positions?   Yes [37][38] 
  Velocity?  Yes [37][38] 
  Dilution of precision? Yes [37][38] 
  Real-time map display with   Yes [37] 
   linework and background 
  Touch screen display?Yes [37] 
  Coordinates in grid, local orYes [39] 
   ground values? If yes, state 
   which. 
Does the receiver accurately 
 measure and output: 
  Code Phase? Yes 
  Carrier Phase?  Yes 
  Integrated Doppler? Yes 
  Pseudo-range data?  Yes 
  Full wavelength L2 carrier-phaseYes 
   data when A/S is implemented? 
  Cross-correlated Y2-Y1 
   pseudoranges? 
  Other dual-frequency technology  Yes [40] 
 
  Specify available observables  [41] 
   (e.g. L1 C/A, L1 Phase, etc.) 
On what medium is observed data Compact Flash Card (10) 
 recorded during the observations? 
  Internal memory?No 
  Other medium?Yes [42][37][38] 
  If recorded in the internal[43] 
   memory, what medium is available 
   to transfer to after the 
   observations end? (serial port, 
   IR port, USB port, removable 
   media memory, other)   128 
Maximum internal memory capacity [44] 
 (Mb) 
Maximum data transfer speed from 
 internal memory to PC (baud) 
RECEIVER INTERFACE 
Are the following supported on the 
 single component of the system, 
 which includes the Receiver (Rx), 
 or the controller or handheld 
 computer (C) or both (B). 
Alpha-numeric entry of dataC 
Text warnings  C 
Setting of receiver parameters  B [45] 
Receiver statusB 
Messages formed with LEDs Rx 
Messages formed with LCDs N/A 
Can receives be used in a ship, 
 aircraft, or vehicle for 
 positioning and navigation?  Yes 
Can the receiver perform: 
  Kinematic surveys?  Yes 
  Pseudo-kinematic surveys?   Yes 
  Rapid static surveys?   Yes 
Can the receiver perform real- 
 time kinematic surveys?  Yes 
  If yes, does it have on-the- 
   fly ambiguity resolution 
   capabilities?  Yes 
  Is RTK radio internal or 
   external? Internal or External 
  Use of multiple RTK baseYes 
   stations on a single radio 
Can the receiver perform 
 real-time Differential 
 CPS (DGPS)?   Yes [46] 
Is the receiver capable of 
 picking up signals from 
 U.S. Coast Guard beacoms? Yes [46] 
Is the receiver capable of 
 picking up signals from 
 commercially available DGPS 
 service companies?   Yes 
Time to first satellite 
 signals lock (seconds)6 
For all available satellites? 
 (seconds)12 
Can the system be preprogrammed 
 or initialized with session 
 observing criteria at an 
 office before going to the 
 sites?Yes [45] 
 If "Yes," can the system be 
 programmed with information for 
 multiple sessions?Yes [45] 
If the system can be 
 preprogrammed, can alphanumeric 
 data be input?   Yes 
Does the receiver "beap," or 
 give some indication that 
 data is being recorded?  Yes 
Size: (H" x W" x D") 3.5 x 5.7 x 9.4 [47] 
 
Weight: (lbs. Receiver only) 3.0 (1.4 kg) 
Is antenna included in the 
 weight?  No 
Weight (lbs. Complete RTK rever-9.55 (4.33 kg) 
 receiver, antenna, controller,  [48] 
 radio, pole, batteries) 
Receiver housing material 
 (e.g. plastic, metal)Metal [49] 
Humidity proofing (e.g. 95%, 
 100% non-condensing)   100% condensing 
Drop height survival (m/ft) 
Waterproofing (e.g. IPX5,   1.0 m (3.28 ft) 
 IPX6, IPX7) IPX7 
Operating Temperature Range 
 (degrees F/C)   -40[degrees]C to 65[degrees]C 
 
Is standard battery Internal? Yes 
Hours of operation at 0 degrees C 
 with standard battery><5 seconds typical-warm start/>