At one time you could download a text version of any CG light list from the Defense Mapping Agency, via a terminal connection with their computer.
The number I use to use no longer picks up.
DMA has been replaced by the National Imagining and Mapping Agency. They have a web site, but no mention of Light Lists.
The Coast Guard web site just leads you to an order form for the printed lists.
Anyone have any ideas?
Kim
Williwaw@worldnet.att.net
Coast Guard Light Lists
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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chuck yahrling
Re: Coast Guard Light Lists
I went through a similar exercise last year: according to the coast guard webmaster, they don't publish such a list. It's interesting to me that he didn't mention the source you speak of when I suggested that the light lists were a natural for web distribution. My sense is they would like to, but aren't permitted to do so.Kim wrote: At one time you could download a text version of any CG light list from the Defense Mapping Agency, via a terminal connection with their computer.
The number I use to use no longer picks up.
DMA has been replaced by the National Imagining and Mapping Agency. They have a web site, but no mention of Light Lists.
The Coast Guard web site just leads you to an order form for the printed lists.
Anyone have any ideas?
Kim
From what I can gather, the beauracracy out in Pittsburg wants to keep publishing books for job protection. As you probably know, you can order from them directly and wait 6 weeks (or pay $14 for FEDEX, which will get you the list in a few days) or go to your local chandler and pay there.
I never got a straight answer about why paying for FEDEX gets you priority handling.
yahrling@cybertours.com
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Anthony P. Jeske
Re: Coast Guard Light Lists
Kim:
They have a bulletin board. Remember those? You can download lightlists from that BB. The difference is it's not a local call, but instead long distance to their Maryland office.
You need to register with them ahead of time to get a user ID no.
Send a letter (snail mail) to:
NIMA Navigation Information & Service Department
Attn: NAVINFONET Staff, Stop D-44
4600 Sangamore Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20816-5003
Ask for an information book and a user ID.
Good Luck,
Tony Jeske
ajeske@ixpres.com
They have a bulletin board. Remember those? You can download lightlists from that BB. The difference is it's not a local call, but instead long distance to their Maryland office.
You need to register with them ahead of time to get a user ID no.
Send a letter (snail mail) to:
NIMA Navigation Information & Service Department
Attn: NAVINFONET Staff, Stop D-44
4600 Sangamore Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20816-5003
Ask for an information book and a user ID.
Good Luck,
Tony Jeske
ajeske@ixpres.com