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	SOB New Version
	Welcome to the next generation - SOB Version 8! This version is known as SOB+GRIB The major addition in this release is support for GRIB weather data overlays. Target tracking has also been significantly enhanced with support for "Position Polling" from DSC equipped VHF radios, and real-time "Buddy" tracking with GpsGate Online. A variety of other new features and enhancements are also included.	First released June 2007

		Important Information
		SOB v8 with support for GRIB overlays, plus many other enhancements and improvements, has been released. Read below for brief info of major new features, and instructions for downloading. New features have been added to the updated SOB PDF User Manual which is installed in the SOBvMAX folder.

		Features
	www.searescue.org.au	GRIB Weather Data GRIB weather data is available for free via return email. SOB includes a special "Request" form to simplify the process of requesting and receiving the GRIB emails through your regular Inbox. Or for onboard Airmail users, SOB includes options to simplify the transfer of GRIB data between SOB and Airmail. Web resources for GRIB Information: http://www.sailmail.com http://www.mailasail.com http://www.globalmarinenet.net/grib.htm http://www.ocens.com Buddy Tracking with GpsGate Online SOB+GRIB (Network/Pro Version) seamlessly integrates with GpsGate Online, uploading your position to the GpsGate server while simultaneously downloading position fixes from your GpsGate "Buddy List" and displaying them on the chart using SOB's sophisticated "Targets" feature. Now, anyone with an Internet connection can track your progress using either SOB Pro, or the GpsGate Online map. Step-by-step "How To" guide for using SOB with GpsGate Refer to www.gpsgate.com for further information about this real-time online tracking service. DSC Position Tracking via VHF Radios Developed in consultation with Sea Rescue Tasmania Inc, SOB's DSC position tracking works similarly to AIS target tracking (although not quite as much detail is transmitted with DSC). All modern DSC/VHF Radios have the ability of sending a digital "packet" of data to another DSC/VHF. The sending radio must have a GPS connected, and the sending and receiving radios must have their unique MMSI numbers programmed in - then the sending/receiving of position data is automatic (although with some radios you may need enable the "Routine Position Reporting" function). For Ship-to-Shore, the sending radio has a connection to a GPS but does not need to be connected to a computer - the receiving radio requires the computer connected so the remote ship can be plotted in SOB. Required components and wiring schematic MMSI Application Form (Australia) More feature additions/changes Release Notes


		Specifications
		Requires the same computer setup and specifications as previous SOB versions, however: To use SOB for seamless sending/receiving GRIB data an Internet connection and MAPI compatible email client is required (eg, Outlook). Or an alternate method (eg SailMail) for receiving the GRIB data. For DSC position tracking, connection to a DSC VHF radio is required, MMSI number must be issued by your National governing body. Australia: www.amsa.com.au and MMSI Application Form To upload/download ownship/buddy data to/from GpsGate Online, a Pro User license and Internet connection is required. And sign up as free member to the GpsGate service.

		Downloads
		The SOB+GRIB auto-setup can be downloaded here (80 Mb): http://www.digiboat.biz/downloads/sob/setup-SOBvMAX.zip Current v8.33 - Jan 08. Check for regular updates. Foreign language update versions can be downloaded here: http://www.digiboat.biz/downloads/sob/setup-SOBvMAX_LANG_UP.zip Currently Dutch and German are updated to SOBv8.33

		Notes
		Please report your experiences (good or bad), or any other comments to support@sob.com.au, and report any problems, issues, idiosyncrasies via the Crash Report Form.