Besides, my book (Jepp) still says to call for clearance no later than 15 min before EOBT. The ATIS say to call "only 15 mins before departure" if my memory serves me correctly. Now, English is my third language, I know what EOBT is, i know what departure is (sometimes possible early, sometimes SAM delay). The clarity of the recording message (information wise) is perhaps less than optimal. Yes, I was puzzled the other night what to do even as I tried to comply as hard as I could. Why not put a NOTAM on like they have in Zurich regarding complicated CTOT and de-icing issues?
Cheers,
FD.