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Edition 207: 27th May 2010
Hi ExplorOz Reader,
It's the last week of May and our long-term fans may remember this is when we celebrate David’s birthday. This year to celebrate, we're offering all buyers that make an online purchase from the ExplorOz Shop between now and COB Tuesday 1st June FREE postage on any size order (Australian deliveries only), plus a BONUS ExplorOz Notepad.Places UpdatesThe ExplorOz Places database is constantly evolving and this week we have
officially released two new features! You now have access to enlarge any ExplorOz
Map to full screen. Simply click the full screen icon 
(at the top right of screen) to switch to full screen mode. This new featue applies to all areas across the site where ExplorOz mapping windows are available, which includesPlaces, Shop, EOTrackMe and of course Trek Notes. In addition we have added short cut keys to navigate
maps, using the arrow keys on your keyboard to move around the map, and the + and – buttons on your keyboard to zoom in and out! Proxy Bids Now OpenYes it's that time of year again, when we open up bidding by proxy for the annual auction of the ExplorOz Memorabilia photo canvas print. The live auction takes place at the National Gathering at Wiluna, however if you are unable to attend you may enter your bid by proxy. To make a bid by proxy, simply member message Member - Sir Kev & Darkie with your maximum
bid. Proxy bids will be accepted effective immediately up to the evening of 18th June 2010. Remember - do not bid
via Member Message if you will be attending. New Products in the ExplorOz Online ShopExclusive Hema Navigator package deals at fantastic prices are in the online shop now! These include state based digital mapping packages for NSW, VIC,
TAS, QLD and WA, as well as a Camps 5 package, and for a limited time only you can add the Hema Navigator Reversing camera for only $100. If you’ve
been thinking about purchasing a Navigator, now’s the time to do it as these offers are only valid until June 30.
Also new to the shop, The SPOT 2 Satellite Messenger, which uses the GPS satellite network to allow you to transmit live tracking information (great for use with the new EOTrackMe
system), as well as messages to mobile phones and email accounts. This device can also be used as an alternative to carrying an EPIRB/PLB, as you can
either send a “help” signal to nominated receivers, or an “SOS” signal to emergency services.
The newest edition of the Great 4WD Destinations Map Pack is also back in stock at the shop, with a collection of 12 of Hema’s most popular paper maps for only $89. EOTrackMe now compatible with BlackBerry phonesEOTrackMe now provides full BlackBerry support. This is a huge step forward for EOTrackMe, as we now offer online tracking for a multitude of platforms, including - iPhones, Symbian based phones, BlackBerry phones as well as SPOT users! You're Invited ! Dometic – WAECO
will host the Dometic ‘Follow the Sun winners’ Farewell Party at the Brisbane Caravan & Camping show on the 13th June at 2pm.
The three luckiest couples in Australia will showcase their RV’s, fitted-out with brand new Dometic – WAECO products and
celebrate the start of a 13 week expenses paid journey and you're invited to meet the winners and Discover Downunder Host and former Olympian Brooke Hanson, who will be leading the
celebrations. Have a chat to ‘The Caravan Man’, taste ‘Tommo’, the bush cook’s Happy Hour Pies and enter the draw to win a
Dometic RC1180 3-Way gas fridge/freezer, valued at $1275! If you can’t make it to the party, enter the draw anytime throughout the show to win a WAECO Cool-Ice ‘Follow the Sun’ branded Icebox, worth $59.
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