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VCS6000XF SmartChoke 
Smart Choke Ring for High Precision Base Station Applications
- Economical High Precision Reference Station - Geodetic grade, tightest PCV
- Low noise as the RF Signal Chain is tightly coupled with the GNSS receiver
- Ease of deployment with repeatable RF performance unit-to-unit
- Single PoE Ethernet connection at the antenna, no rack space required. Marine-grade. Standard 20m marine-grade ethernet cable
- CAT5e cabling offers lower deployment cabling cost.
- Supports NTRIP (w/ integrated NTRIP Caster)
- Localized USB connection for ease of configuration
- Integrated 32GB storage for local logging
- Industrial grade IP67 enclosure
- Extended cable length (options)
- Optional choke ring hemispherical Radome
- The VCS6000XF integrates a High-Precision Full GNSS Sprectrum + L-Band Calian VeraChoke Antenna.
- Key Advanced Technologies
- Patented Antenna Element with LNA eXtended Filtering (XF)
- Extremely low axial ratio from zenith to horizon, all azimuths, all GNSS bands
- Precise Phase Center Offset (PCO) and 0.5mm Phase Center Variation (PCV)
- 3D choke Ring mitigates multipath.
- Minimizes RTK network biases
- GEO++ calibration
VCS6000XF Smart Choke Ring Antenna
High-Precision GNSS Base Station Solution
Product Overview
The VCS6000XF is the GNSS industry’s first full-size Smart Choke Ring antenna that integrates a full-spectrum GNSS antenna with an advanced “All-in-View” GNSS receiver. Designed for high-precision base station applications, it delivers unmatched performance in accuracy, reliability, and interference resilience.
Key Features
Full GNSS + L-Band Receiver by Septentrio
- Simultaneous tracking of all visible GNSS constellations and signal bands
- Integrated L-Band support for enhanced correction services
- Remote access via IP connectivity for easy configuration and monitoring
Advanced Interference Mitigation Technologies
- AIM+: Industry-leading anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology
- Suppresses a wide range of interference types, from narrowband to complex wideband and pulsed jammers
- IONO+: Scintillation mitigation for robust performance during ionospheric disturbances
- APME+: Unique multipath estimator for both code and phase, effectively mitigating short-delay multipath
- LOCK+: Ensures signal tracking stability under mechanical shocks, vibrations, or seismic activity
- RAIM+: Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring for enhanced reliability and trust in positioning data
Why Choose the VCS6000XF?
- Combines two best-in-class technologies into one compact, high-performance solution
- Ideal for permanent GNSS base stations, scientific research, and critical infrastructure monitoring
- Built for environments where precision, uptime, and signal integrity are non-negotiable
| L-band Correction | Required |
| Antenna Frequency | Smart Antennas |
| Mount | Survey Mount |
| Brand | Calian |
| Description | Part-Number |
|---|---|
| VCS6000XF SmartChoke | 33-VCS6000XF-59-zz-PC0 |