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While you're surfing the Internet, make sure you check out the Fort Lauderdale Marine Directory. You'll see our listing in there - as well as other excellent information and news for boating and yachting.

http://www.fort-lauderdale-marine-directory.com/dir/a/1312.php

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom / Alan Spicer Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net
+1 954-683-3426
WiFi and Cellular High Power Internet Systems for Yachts
...General Consultant and Support Organization (VAR)

ASMT is now shipping a complete Cellular (Ericsson W25, Omni Antenna) and WiFi Hotspot (ask about this one, it's secret!) Internet Connection and Sharing (onboard network as well) System to an undisclosed client for a sailing yacht being built in South Africa. We're testing the systems twice, once here in Florida, and once again up in the Northeast US, before shipping on to the electricians and installers in South Africa. The yacht is a new build, and the Cellular and WiFi Internet Connection and Sharing Systems is a new build as well, and we're rather proud of it.

An interesting requirement of the project was that everything needed to run on 12vDC rather than using the typical 110vAC "bricks" adaptors that comes with most gear. ASMT happily specified gear that could meet the 12vDC power requirement and tested all of the gear on 12 and 13.8vDC to make sure it worked and complied with that design specification.

So if you're interested in Cellular and Wifi High Speed Internet gear that can run in a Marine-Yacht environment (or other mobile environment) where 12vDC power is important... give us a shout! It's NOT a PROBLEM.

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom / Alan Spicer Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net
+1 954-683-3426
WiFi and Cellular High Power Internet Systems for Yachts
...General Consultant and Support Organization (VAR)

2009 International Marina & Boatyard Conference

Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 25 - January 28, 2009

The only conference geared toward marina and boat-repair owners, operators and personnel. Brought to you by the Association of Marina Industries and the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association.
IMBC is where everyone gathers to exchange information, talk about the future of the marina and boatyard industry, explore new methods and techniques, receive updates on revised standards and established rules, and see what's happening in other parts of the country. Come network with internationally acclaimed marina-industry professionals while mingling with Certified Marina Managers, potential Certified Marina Managers, other marina operators, boat repairers, and more. Over the course of three days, join the other 600 conference attendees at the highly informative seminars then walk the show floor to visit with any of IMBC's 130 exhibitors. At the end of the conference, re-establish contacts made at the show or connect with new people on a field trip to area marinas.

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom / Alan Spicer Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net
+1 954-683-3426
WiFi and Cellular High Power Internet Systems for Yachts
...General Consultant and Support Organization (VAR)

Superyachttimes.com reports...

Superyacht of the Week: Feadship unveils 61m (200ft) Secret
Saturday, 19 July 2008

Built by Feadship's Royal Van Lent yard in the Netherlands, the 61.20-meter (200'9") Secret is full of surprises. Designers De Voogt Naval Architects, the owners and interior designer Jim Harris have taken the classical concept of a Feadship as their blueprint, then created a yacht that is very much at home in the 21st century. In doing so, the partners have ensured that Secret combines unprecedented attention to detail and nautical elegance with the very latest technologies. The secret to success is out.

* More information and photos at:

http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/3/article/id/1906

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom / Alan Spicer Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net
+1 954-683-3426
WiFi and Cellular High Power Internet Systems for Yachts
...General Consultant and Support Organization (VAR)

Permanently mounted base unit with fixed omnidirectional antenna. 12vDC or 110vAC operation. Save on coax cable losses because the main unit can mount up closer to the antenna and Power and Network are passed over standard ethernet network cable.

A network can be created onboard for wired network computers as well as wireless access points for wireless laptops and such.

Contact: Alan Spicer

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
communications (at) marinetelecom.net
+1 954 683 3426
+1 954 977 5245

* Alan Spicer of Alan Spicer Marine Telecom has just authored a new article on the web site, located at:

http://www.marinetelecom.net/Yacht-Cellular-Internet/

...regarding Cellular Internet for Sailing and Motor Yachts

It gives somewhat of a history of the last 4 years of cellular Internet technology as used on sailing and motor yachts, and what's currently available today.

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net
954-683-3426
communications (at) marinetelecom.net

Alan Spicer Marine Telecom has just shipped communications gear (Ericsson W25 cellular, antenna, etc.) to undisclosed client in Historic Island: Statia (St. Eustatius)

Not being aware of the historic significance until just now, some research on Google Earth and Wikipedia turns up the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint_Eustatius

Just coming off the 4th of July holiday in the United States, the history behind this island is quite interesting and probably little known by most U.S. Citizens. A partial quote from Wikipedia follows:

I was definately not aware of the historic signifigance of St. Eustatius. Having just come off the 4th of July Holiday - that little bit of history... that most Americans would definately not know, is quite amazing.

Since the island sold arms and ammunition to anyone willing to pay, the island was one of the few ways for the rebellious Thirteen colonies to obtain weaponry. This good relationship between Sint Eustatius and the United States resulted in the famous "flag incident" of 16 November 1776, when Commander Johannes de Graaff of Sint Eustatius decided to return the salute fire of the visiting American brigantine Andrew Doria. The United States gave the answering salute great publicity because the salute was the first international acknowledgment of the independence of the United States.

The British did not take the incident too seriously, although they protested against the continuous trade between the United States and Sint Eustatius. In 1778, Lord Stormont claimed in Parliament that, "if Sint Eustatius had sunk into the sea three years before, the United Kingdom would already have dealt with George Washington".

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom / Alan Spicer Telecom
Consulting for U.S., Carribean, and other world locations -
and shipping to legal worldwide locations convered by Fedex
Shipping

http://www.marinetelecom.net
+1 954 683 3426
communications (at) marinetelecom.net

ASMT Bulletin: Trains, Automobiles, Yachts, and WiFi / Cellular Internet

I was just reading something about Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) deploying WiFi on their trains. It's interesting how some of the logistics (problems?) can be similar because a train is a traveling mobile platform like yachts and boats are. They can have the same problems of WiFi Internet not being everywhere, and even Cellular Internet not being available everyhere (unless they provide some special infrastructure.)

http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/news/interview/0,289202,sid7_gci1318622,00.html?track=NL-79&ad=643937&asrc=EM_NLN_3905812&uid=809317

Because I found that interesting I went looking around some more for Amtrak WiFi related articles. I found this one:

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/05/amtraks_choice_1.html

This one was interesting as well because I guess I had no idea how the fuel prices have affected commuters. Some businesses could be severely adversely affected now (see the SUV Manufacturing stories), while other businesses that were previously hanging off the cliff so to speak, can suddenly be making a killing in business. Anyway the bottom line about the articles I've mentioned (and given links to) is that Amtrak is having to provide WiFi in order to continue to attract the business class customers that are (pardon the word usage) "fueling" it's comeback. It shouldn't be funny that fuel prices are Fueling a sudden Success Story. But I guess one mans junk is another mans treasure. And some companies mis-fortune (fuel costs) could be other companies Fortune.

I have to wonder if in the motor yacht industry some yachts are staying in dock more than they have in previous years when the fuel was less expensive?

I've also mentioned before, in other articles that I've written, that more and more Internet Access is becoming a "must have" on yachts as well. It's necessary for getting the business of running the yacht accomplished. It's necessary for vital communications. And it's necessary for crew morale in that they can keep in touch with family and friends and take care of their own personal business issues.

I strive to keep up with what's going on in Communications, in particular Marine Internet Access. I work with everything from Satellite to WiFi and Cellular. But I specialize in WiFi and Cellular Shared Internet Access Systems - along with Computers and Networking onboard yachts. I also work with voice, fax and other communications methods and technologies that are related to these things. I've even touched on Satellite TV and High Definition Television lately to keep my understanding and knowledge up on how things work.

I provide support services for yachts both near and far. Local onboard, and remote telephone and email support.

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Talk to you Soon,

Alan Spicer
Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
communications (at) marinetelecom.net
http://www.marinetelecom.net
954-683-3426

Computer and Laptop Servicing for Boats and Yachts - Alan Spicer Marine Telecom

ASMT provides computer services, re-installs, virus and spyware removal, computer replacements, and laptop services as well.

For marine vessels in the Fort Lauderdale (Southeast Florida) area - laptop pickup, estimate, and delivery is just $50.00. The cost of repairs if any will be estimated before any work is done.

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Alan Spicer Marine Telecom
http://www.marinetelecom.net
communications (at) marinetelecom.net
Tel: 954-683-3426

Most Essential Tools for Wireless Internet and Communications for Land and Sea (Boats and Yachts)

More and more these days, yachts need communications services similar to businesses on land. They need fax, voice telephone, and high speed Internet Access. ASMT provides solutions for wireless communications using Cellular and WiFi technologies to provide these services, shared to multiple users, onboard marine vessels such as sailing and motor yachts.

Several Featured Products are available. WiFi Hotspot Sharing System for Yachts and the following 2 Cellular Internet Sharing Products:

1.) Ericsson W25 - Cellular Fast Internet and Voice Router. Features 4 port hub-switch, built-in voice jacks for PBX or Analog Phone gear, and onboard wireless for laptops all built-in to the unit. Great for small yachts, and great for large yachts because it's expandable to build a whole network onboard.
Have a look at: http://www.marinetelecom.net/Ericsson_W25/

2.) Cradlepoint MBR1000 - Cellular Fast Internet Sharing Router - Features 4 port hub-switch, onboard 802.11 N wireless for laptops, handles newer USB as well as Express type of Laptop Cards - which is something that other routers just cannot do.
Have a look at: http://www.marinetelecom.net/Cradlepoint-MBR1000.htm

* These days many marine vessels go for a better prepared communications setup - which means having more than one Internet Access System. Alan Spicer can set you up to be able to switch between multiple Internet Connection Systems such as Cellular, WiFi, and Satellite - Marine Internet Access Systems to an onboard network of any size from a few laptops to many laptops and desktop computers using any combination of wireless and wired network connections.

Contact me at communications (at) marine telecom.net, telephone 954-683-3426.

Alan Spicer Telecom / Alan Spicer Marine Telecom is a consultant in the marine, mobile, and fixed wireless industries.