As of 2013 April the two rooms have the following characteristics:
| Remote Observing 1 | Remote Observing 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Keck Mainland-only mode | Available | Not allowed |
| Keck Eavesdrop mode | Available | Available |
| uninterruptible power duration | hours | minutes |
| failover telecomm (ISDN) | Yes | Yes, but note above |
| alternate computer | Yes | No |
| Lick telescopes | Available | Available |
| APF surveillance cameras | Not available | Available |
Remote Observing room usage for dates before 2013 April is still available at this old calendar page.