RTK RADIO 450

Precision Ag Technology

Provides +/- 1 inch pass-to-pass accuracy season after season, and year after year
Use a Dealer-owned RTK network to reduce your administrative expenses
Provides less chance of radio interference, and RTK Extend to minimize shading signal loss
Requires a StarFire 6000 receiver, SF3 Ready Activation, and RTK Ready Activation
Requires RTK subscription provided by your John Deere dealer or your own base station

Features

The StarFire™ receiver provides a great deal of accuracy (3 cm [1.2 in.]) when used as a standalone unit. If you find yourself in a situation where you need a greater level of accuracy or if you need precise vertical accuracy, a StarFire receiver paired with a John Deere RTK Radio may be the solution for you.

RTK benefits:

2.5-cm (1-in.) horizontal accuracy
Less than 1-minute pull-in time
- Ideal for hilly terrain or when shading can be an issue
Increased vertical accuracy
- Preferred solution for land leveling or earthmoving applications

Dealers are critical to RTK network's success

More than 200 John Deere dealers across the United States and Canada have set up a large, robust RTK network. This is beneficial for several reasons:

Producers have a lower investment cost because the dealer purchases and is responsible for base station upkeep.
Dealer networks cover more area with the RTK signal, giving many producers access to RTK on all their grounds.
RTK network is owned, maintained, and supported by a local, certified John Deere dealer.

Contact a local John Deere dealer to inquire about RTK network coverage.

A U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license is required when utilizing the John Deere RTK Radio 450 on a base station or as a repeater.

Licensing is not required for an RTK machine configuration.

For more details and assistance on obtaining a license, refer to the Dealer Corner section of StellarSupport™ system.

John Deere RTK Radio 450

The John Deere RTK Radio 450 requires a license for a dedicated frequency. While a license must be paid for, the user owns that specific frequency. Unlike the John Deere RTK Radio 900 frequencies, wireless providers or anyone else cannot use that frequency, thus eliminating signal jamming.

The following is a simple way to think about the difference between a John Deere RTK Radio 900 and RTK Radio 450:

The John Deere RTK Radio 900 uses a frequency band that is like an interstate: it is free and open to the public. If only a few people are using the interstate, it moves fast; however, when everyone uses it at the same time, there is a traffic jam and it moves slowly. Conversely, the John Deere RTK Radio 450 is a private road.

Repeater diagram with repeater (1) and RTK base station (2)

RTK repeaters are radios that can be used to improve base station signal coverage around obstacles, such as trees or rolling terrain. The purpose of the RTK repeater is to receive the correction signal coming from the base station and then transmit that correction signal.

More than one repeater can be used with one base station, but the repeater cannot receive signal from each other in a daisy-chain configuration. In order to operate, a repeater must be connected to a 12-V power source.

A repeater is the same as the radio that is on a machine or base station receiver.

A repeater consists of the following:

John Deere RTK Radio 450 or 900
Power harness and bracket

Specs & Compare

RTK RADIO 450 Precision Ag Technology FAQs

How accurate is the John Deere RTK Radio 450?

Paired with a StarFire receiver, the John Deere RTK Radio 450 provides plus or minus 1 in. pass-to-pass accuracy that repeats season after season. RTK also gives less than 1 minute pull-in time and better vertical accuracy, which makes it a good fit for hilly ground, shaded fields and land leveling.

What do I need to use the John Deere RTK Radio 450?

The RTK Radio 450 requires a StarFire 6000 receiver with SF3 Ready Activation and RTK Ready Activation. You also need an RTK subscription from your John Deere dealer or your own base station.

What is the difference between the John Deere RTK Radio 450 and RTK Radio 900?

The RTK Radio 450 uses a licensed, dedicated frequency that only you can use, so there is less chance of radio interference or signal jamming. The RTK Radio 900 uses a band that is open to everyone. An FCC license is required to use the Radio 450 on a base station or as a repeater, but not in a machine configuration.

Can I use a dealer RTK network with the John Deere RTK Radio 450?

Yes. With a dealer-owned RTK network, the dealer buys and maintains the base stations, which lowers your investment and covers more ground. Ask Koenig Equipment about RTK network coverage in your area.

Can RTK repeaters extend coverage for the John Deere RTK Radio 450?

Yes. A repeater receives the base station's correction signal and retransmits it around obstacles like trees or rolling terrain. You can use more than one repeater with a base station, but repeaters cannot pass the signal to each other in a daisy chain, and each needs a 12-V power source.

Where can I buy genuine parts for my John Deere RTK Radio 450?

Koenig Equipment stocks genuine John Deere parts for the RTK Radio 450 and the StarFire receivers it pairs with, and our parts teams across Ohio and Indiana can find what you need, including power harnesses and brackets. Choose same-day delivery from a nearby Koenig store or pick up in store.