JUMBLE is now equipped with an AIS (Automatic Identification System) so we can also be tracked via that. I usually use Marine Traffic. We are MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) 367764210. You can also just look us up as "JUMBLE". Be aware that sites like Marine Traffic rely on nearby stations in their network to pick up our VHF signal (range 5-25 miles), so their positions are not always up-to date.
I'm honestly still figuring all this techno-magic out, but it's a great help in keeping watch. Here's a sample of our navigation screen, sitting at anchor in a thunderstorm with crappy visibility:
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| JUMBLE is Red, Triangles are AIS Targets (Other Boats) |
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