Why do I need a base station?

The base stations are because external tracking works much better than internal. I received my Valve Index setup today, but there are no cables to connect the base station (s) to the PC. They included the power supply for them, but the only USB cables that were included are the USB-C cables for the controllers.

Do I need a local base station?

So if the reference station is located too far or simply is absent in the area you will need a local base station. Other advantages of your own base are independence from the Internet connection and lack of NTRIP subscription fees.

What is a base station?

Base stations are often referred to as towers or cell sites, but they are literally the equipment that houses the radio transmitters and receivers that carry the signal to wireless carriers. Base stations transmit signals from one cell site to the next.

Does a cellular base station emit RF energy?

The tower itself doesn’t emit any RF energy; in fact the area directly surrounding a cellular base station is exposed to less RF energy than areas further out, as the antenna radiates in a fan or wedge shape outward from the source.

Is a cellular base station safe?

Like other radio towers, such as those used in broadcast radio and television, the use and construction of a cellular base station is regulated by the FCC, and the RF energy levels it can produce fall well below levels considered to pose a threat to health. The antennas themselves must be kept inaccessible to the public, and at a safe range.

Are base stations dangerous?

This includes base stations, cell sites, and mobile devices. Since the base station and the devices connected to utilize low power radio waves, they aren’t considered to be dangerous, so long as the antenna portion of the station is kept at a safe distance from anyone nearby.