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Old 6th Dec 2022, 13:08
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Rwy in Sight
 
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Originally Posted by S.o.S.
In this forum, we have long mourned the passing pf the 'flik-flak' boards. They were large, readible from far away and, each update brought a cascade of noise - so folks knew that there was an update.

But, vertical monitors are difficult to see from a distance and do not announce any change but they are cheaper - so of course they now dominate. If they would like people at the gate on time, perhaps have a 'flik-flak' board. I think it was an italian design.

I loved that sound. Maybe they can bring the sound back. BBC had a story when production ended.
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