November 2006  
 
Current Versions
Visual Navigation Suite: 9
Nobeltec Admiral: 9
Passport World
Folio #30
My Nobeltec
 
In This Issue...
What’s New at Jeppesen Marine – Admiral and VNS Version 9 and Sailing, XM, and Tender Tracker Plus Packs
Partner Highlight - WxWorx on Water
Important Notices – World Folio 30 & Online Product Registration
November Tech Tip – Looking for a Shortcut? Try a Hot Key!
Dealer Spotlight - Harris Electric
Contact Jeppesen Marine

WHAT’S NEW AT JEPPESEN MARINE

New Admiral, VNS Version 9 & Three Plus Packs: Sailing, XM, and Tender Tracker

Have you had the opportunity to take a look at Admiral and VNS Version 9 and our new Plus Packs?
 
Below are some of the cool new features that have been added to Admiral and VNS Version 9, in addition to all of the functionality that have made Nobeltec software the favorite of mariners everywhere.

Admiral & VNS 9 Highlights
 
 AIS Filtering (Admiral only)
 GRIB Weather Support
 Hand Panning Tool
 Nav Info Panels for easy display of important data
   (1 panel in VNS, up to 4 panels in Admiral)
 Strip Charts – A histogram for quick analysis of incoming data
 GPS/Trip Navbar – Monitor GPS signal strength and track
   distance traveled

Version 9 also supports the display of GRIB weather files right over vector or raster charts. You may download GRIB (version 1 or 2) from your favorite weather data provider and simply open the file inside of the software.
 
Admiral users searching for an economical and efficient delivery and a host of data product options can subscribe to OCENS WeatherNet, which is pre-installed in Admiral 9. GRIB files are instantly delivered and automatically opened in the chart window.

OCENS WeatherNet* is a system designed to optimize the download of weather products via wireless connections. It offers thousands of continuously-updated weather products — text, images, charts, buoy data, radar, GRIB files, and many more — that can be easily and efficiently downloaded on demand.


Visit: www.ocens.com

*OCENS WeatherNet is a trademark of Ocean and Coastal Environmental Sensing, Inc. and is used by permission.

Admiral Version 9
Product Part Number: RSAFD00013
SRP: $1,200 USD

VNS Version 9
Product Part Number: RSVFD00007
SRP: $490 USD

Product Upgrade Guarantee

Jeppesen Marine provides a product upgrade guarantee for Admiral and VNS products to ensure you receive the most up-to-date program version from 30-days of your purchase date.

Click Here for a product upgrade guarantee form.

Special Admiral and VNS Version 9 Upgrade Pricing

For a limited time, if you own VNS version 5 or higher you can upgrade to VNS version 9 for $130; Admiral 6.5 or later users can upgrade to Admiral 9 for $280. Admiral and VNS version 4.1 (or earlier) users or purchasers of competitor software are offered $100 rebate when you purchase a full package product of Admiral or VNS 9.*

Click Here for a rebate form.

For more information, contact the Jeppesen Marine Sales Department at (800) 946-2877 or visit www.nobeltec.com for details.

Upgrade Now

*Specific requirements must be met to receive rebate. See www.nobeltec.com for rebate instructions and details.

Sailing Plus Pack™
 
The new Sailing Plus Pack takes advantage of the Admiral and VNS platforms by providing:
 
 Polar diagram display
 Histogram display of key sailing data
 Auto record of real time data for instant
   polar creation
 Laylines and wind arrows draped on top of the
   chart
 Enhanced boat tracking
 Basic instrument support for B&G® and Ockam® instruments

Product Part Number: RSOXX00001
SRP: $300 USD

XM Plus Pack™

A continuous data stream from XM/WxWorx Satellite Weather gives you the information you need to make confident decisions. Essential weather and sea conditions like radar, sea surface temperatures, lightning and more are delivered by a dual-redundant satellite transmission for viewing on compatible display devices. An S-Band signal prevents loss of signal during intense thunderstorms. The XM Plus Pack allows XM / WxWorx weather data to be displayed within the navigation software, right over the navigation charts.

Product Part Number: RSWXX00001
SRP: $300 USD

All Jeppesen Marine Weather Options:
 

Nobeltec®
XM Plus Pack™
OCENS®
WeatherNet
SkyMate®
Integrated Weather
WxWorx®
On Water

Tender Tracker Plus Pack™ (Admiral™ Only)
 
Tender Tracker Plus Pack, designed specifically for large and mega yachts, works with Admiral 9 and a remote hardware unit (the Seetrac® Tender Tracking™ solution), to display and monitor tender locations from Admiral software. Tender Tracker works by:
 
 Fitting an SBU (Seetrac® Base) unit onto the main
   vessel as well as installing a remote unit onto the tender.
   (Hardware sold separately)
 The base unit, receiving signals from the tender units
   (including Lat/Lon positions, SOG, COG, wind speed, direction,
   depth if there is a depth finder onboard), displays tender
   locations and information onscreen within Admiral 9.

Also, tender boundaries for these vessels are defined and allow users to further track tenders by the sounding of an alarm whenever a tender crosses a boundary.

Product Part Number: RSRXX00001
SRP: $1,500 USD

Please visit a qualified Nobeltec dealer or call the Jeppesen Marine Sales Department at (800) 946-2877.

*Sailing, XM, and Tender Tracker Plus Packs sold separately and require Admiral or VNS Version 9. Tender Tracker Plus Pack works with Admiral Version 9 only.


JEPPESEN MARINE PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
WxWorx®

Are You Looking for an Onboard Weather System for Your New Nobeltec XM Plus Pack?  

WxWorx on Water works seamlessly with the Nobeltec XM Plus Pack to provide you a continuously-updated data stream from XM WX Satellite Weather, the nation’s leading satellite-delivered weather service.

Plug-and-Play Equipment Nets You Targeted Onboard Weather Data

The system runs off a continuously-updated data stream from XM WX Satellite Weather, the nation’s leading satellite-delivered weather service.

XM's dual-redundant satellites ensure an uninterrupted signal. Targeted to your location, the service works on lakes and waterways across the U.S., and along the nation's coastline. All you need is a PC (a properly-equipped laptop or tablet will do), a small XM antenna and the XM WX data receiver.

WxWorx on Water updates automatically, so the latest graphical data on weather and sea conditions is right there when you need it. With the optional GPS connectivity, you can instantly identify your own location on the weather map, pinpointing the weather where you are—and where you're going.

Get XM WX
WxWorx on Water maximizes the entire comprehensive XM WX Satellite Weather data suite. To find out more about the XM WX service, please visit the XM WX home page.

Any Questions?
If you have any questions regarding WxWorx on Water, please contact the WxWorx sales office at 321-751-9202.

*WND™ sold separately.


IMPORTANT NOTICES
WORLD FOLIO 30

World Folio 30 charts work only with Admiral and VNS Version 7 and higher. If you currently own an earlier version of Admiral or VNS and would like to purchase Passport Charts, you will need to upgrade your product to Version 9.

Please Note: If you have Passports Charts in your Shopping Cart and have not chosen to upgrade your 6.x program, Passport Charts will be automatically removed from your cart upon checkout.

Upgrade Now

REGISTER YOUR NOBELTEC PRODUCTS ONLINE

Use Jeppesen Marine’s new online registration form to register your Nobeltec products.
 
Receive:
 
 Expert Technical Support
 New Product Announcements
 Special Offers
 Early Notification of Product Upgrades

Click Here to access online registration.


NOVEMBER TECH TIP
Looking for a Shortcut? Try a Hot Key!

The power of Jeppesen Marine’s Nobeltec products is that they offer you a ton of options. As you become familiar with the features you find most useful, you may have learned there are multiple ways to accomplish the same thing. This is standard in most software products. The easiest way to access certain features is by using “hot keys.” Hot keys are a single keyboard key, or two, that are used as a shortcut to launch a feature or tool.

For example, use any of the arrow keys to scroll across the chart in that direction. Click "F2" to center the chart window on the boat. "H" gives you a heading up chart orientation while "N" places the chart North up. Turn current arrows on or off by selecting "Shift+C." Need to create a new route? Try "F8" To toggle between day, twilight and night mode, use "Ctrl+I." If you have a question about the program, click "F1" to open the User’s Guide. Give these few hot keys a try and see if they make sense for your needs.

For a complete list hot key, visit the following link: Hot Keys (PDF Format)


Dealer Spotlight
Harris Electric
Seattle, WA
 
As a marine electrical supplier and contractor, Harris Electric provides systems, components, parts and service for use on vessels ranging from pleasure boats to the largest factory trawlers, and from tugs to blue water tankers.
 
Their customers include oil companies, towboat companies, commercial fishermen, ferry systems and shipyards. Our marine electricians are based in Seattle and Dutch Harbor.

Harris Electric builds equipment that meets U.L., American Bureau of Shipping, and U.S. Coast Guard standards.

Marine Electronics

The pilot house, navigation station and communications rooms of the modern vessel are filled with highly technical and sophisticated equipment.

Harris Electric offers knowledgeable sales people, and factory trained installation technicians and service personnel. They serve the West Coast and Alaska markets from bases in Seattle as well as Dutch Harbor and Naknek, Alaska.

Contact Information:
 
Website: www.harriselectricinc.com
4020 23rd Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98199
Toll Free: 800-319-8908
Direct: 206-282-8080
FAX: 206-284-5521


CONTACT JEPPESEN MARINE

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Jeppesen Marine Phone: 800-946-2877 • Sales Fax: (503) 419-5095

© Copyright 2006, Jeppesen Marine, Inc. All rights reserved.
OCENS WeatherNet is a trademark of Ocean and Coastal Environmental Sensing, Inc.
and is used by permission. Trademarks are property of their respective owners.