Mode S - Again

[Potter1]

Could anyone please tell me if there are any manufacturers working (or rumours of them working) on a cheaper Mode S Transponder.

In the past few days I have found out that Germany has published an AIC specifying the need for all VFR aircraft to have a Mode S Transponder by March 2005.:\

Owning a German reg aircraft this means I’m going to have to spend 5K+ within the next 20 months….:{

And before anyone says it changing it onto the UK reg. is not an option


Thanks,

P...

[Flap40]

Look at www.filser.de at the TRT 600. There is only limited info but it is mode S with a built in alt encoder.
Looking at other sites it would appear to be expected to cost approx 2000euros and be available "Spring 2003"