http://www.skygeek.com/010-00425-00.html

at the same time we get traffic and weather data with the mode S that is being foisted on us.....

Never. 100% guaranteed. There's no market for it in the UK (if in doubt, read the thread about getting landing fees waived following a weather diversion).

... the only positive think about it is that available second hand Garmin 296 prices will go lower and lower. I for one am on standby for such a purchase. :rolleyes: