Andy - re the Radar at Manston - it will be because the NOTAM was incorrectly coded in the first place. ICAO Annexe 15 lays down a series of Q Codes for the NOTAM which will determine which type of briefing it appears in. Unfortunately we don't see the Q Codes so we can't see when the originator goofed by putting the wroing ones in.
Following my visit to AIS at Heathrow last Thursday I have been speaking to Russell and also to AIS as well.
Russell and I have set up a website at
http://www.telecall.uk.com/ais (sorry about the URL but I nicked some space on our own server) Also apologies for the appearance but it has been knocked up in a hurry.
This will give you a good background to what is going on, together with a list of what the various briefings SHOULD do (as we see it) and known problems. If you come up with problems that we have not identified there are links which will allow you to mail us.
As well as our contacts within AIS I have also made contact with the software vendors in France.
Both AIS and Thales Information Systems are receptive to dealing with the issues. Russel and I will try to collate everything and give them the information that they need in a structured way which helps them to resolve the issues.
I spoke yesterday with Phil Bate, the Manager of UK AIS and we are going to arrange a re-visit to look at the mechanics of producing what we all want. To this end I would be grateful if anyone interested could look at the website and respond with feedback that is structured and relevant.
It won't happen overnight but it seems to be going in the right direction.
Mike