7/16/2013

To: SBARC ListServer From: Bill Talanian Subject: New Vessel Tracking system

As a public service to the boating enthusiasts and those interested with shipping within the Channel Islands SBARC has installed two AIS sites. The first Automatic Identification System (AIS) was contributed by the estate of the late Robert Block, K6LX. This unit is installed at our downtown Mesa site. The second unit was provided by SBARC and installed today at Santa Ynez Peak. The exciting screen view will draw interest to the many off-shore activities along our coastline. The down-link from Santa Ynez Peak is provided by the SBARC 5.8 GHz microwave system with connectivity through the Mesa site thence to Gibraltar Peak. Thanks go to the SBARC technical team and contributors for making it all happen.

When viewing the AIS site please note the Source: SBARC-SBA is our downtown site and SBARC-SYP is the Santa Ynez Peak site.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?centerx=-119.55¢ery=34.10&