Re - 'Remote AFIZ's' - Broome was a 'remote AIFZ' operated by FS from Derby FSU when I was serving up there.
Later, when we were all transferred back to Perth FSC, on 'consolidation', ALL of the 'country' AFIZ's were 'remote' to Perth FSC via those BIG satellite dishes.
The 'redeeming' factor was that we received Flight Plans, Departure messages, and full co-ordination on all pertinent movements.
When I was 'CAGRO' in Broome, we got none of the above, so, being 'resourceful' people, a 'spare' VHF was installed 'under the desk' so that we could monitor the ATC freqs, and that, coupled with the airline time-table for the day, was how we got a 'heads-up' on who was coming, and when.
AHH...'De Good Ole Days'...formerly called 'these trying times'......
Hey Mr 'T', do ya miss it...??
Cheeerrrsss....