Aberdeen Thread
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Aberdeen Thread
Why is it that the ATIS at ABZ is read so fast, and the format differs from other systems.
Could the ATIS voice please slow down, it drives me mad.
Why have NATS not installed a computerised system, after all the tower is a marvel !
Could the ATIS voice please slow down, it drives me mad.
Why have NATS not installed a computerised system, after all the tower is a marvel !
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The ABZ ATIS is recorded manually, so on any day it could feature six or seven different voices, all of which read it at their own particular speed. Another common problem with it is the volume being too low - it gets obliterated by the ADN ident. I understand it is quite common for inbound aircraft to try and get it from the departure ATIS frequency, which, although on a weaker transmitter, is clearer when you eventually get withn range.
Most of the ATCOs at ABZ are as unhappy with it as the drivers who have to try and decypher it.
It seems that the only way an automated system will be installed is if enough drivers complain about it in writing (MOR).
And apparently, capital investment is directly proportional to the proximity to NATS HQ. As the most "distant" NATS unit, Aberdeen gets tuppence ha'penny!
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Most of the ATCOs at ABZ are as unhappy with it as the drivers who have to try and decypher it.
It seems that the only way an automated system will be installed is if enough drivers complain about it in writing (MOR).
And apparently, capital investment is directly proportional to the proximity to NATS HQ. As the most "distant" NATS unit, Aberdeen gets tuppence ha'penny!
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Left on the Greens,
Everything Foo says is correct, the assistants who record the ATIS are busy people and are currently learning new tasks to complicate matters. So please bear with them as things should settle down soon.
We are aware the ATIS quality can be less than perfect and have tweaked it in the past to improve it and an automated system is in the pipeline...somewhere. 121.85 can be sometimes better than the getting it off the VOR.
If the ATIS is really driving you mad have you officially reported it to us? Unless we know about the problem, we can't even start to fix it.
Everything Foo says is correct, the assistants who record the ATIS are busy people and are currently learning new tasks to complicate matters. So please bear with them as things should settle down soon.
We are aware the ATIS quality can be less than perfect and have tweaked it in the past to improve it and an automated system is in the pipeline...somewhere. 121.85 can be sometimes better than the getting it off the VOR.
If the ATIS is really driving you mad have you officially reported it to us? Unless we know about the problem, we can't even start to fix it.
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Firstly, thanks for explaining the position.
Why is it the the format differs form standard atis transmissions which are 'this is aberdeen information golf, weather timed at 0850..'
recently the format has been somewhat different ?
The quality is not bad, to be honest it is the sheer speed of the person reading the atis, please, please just slow down a touch.
As a ex-blip driver in LATCC, I know about the NATS expenditure policy.
Many thanks
[This message has been edited by Left On The Greens (edited 11 April 2001).]
Why is it the the format differs form standard atis transmissions which are 'this is aberdeen information golf, weather timed at 0850..'
recently the format has been somewhat different ?
The quality is not bad, to be honest it is the sheer speed of the person reading the atis, please, please just slow down a touch.
As a ex-blip driver in LATCC, I know about the NATS expenditure policy.
Many thanks
[This message has been edited by Left On The Greens (edited 11 April 2001).]
