Dominator2,
The problem that we had with relationships with the early F3 OEU was that there was a great reluctance to have any contact with FWTS at all. We were conducting trials exactly as you say and it was going to be helpful to all to communicate what was happening on both sides of the fence but what we encountered was not a helpful attitude.
I could continue about why AWSMDS never entered service on the aircraft but perhaps that is too much thread creep. If anyone is interested, please start a thread asking the question and I will reply!