@FTDK - call 1 800 805 150 and tell them you don't have a phone card and you'd like a briefing
I tuned into a VHF Flightwatch frequency last month - I thought I'd check for a reply before calling on the ATC freq for some weather before heading off across Bass Strait and found that it was manned by an operator explaining that the service was inactive, and he couldn't provide any information.
Those that gave negative answers will have their ASIC renewals put on hold for crimes against the state...
Another vote for WAAS...