Looking at some of the recent developments, I don't see the manufacturers being on our side.
Loop and the other freebie have ads for 'low-cost Mode S' around £2k+fitting. Another group are offering £150 trade-in on your perfectly serviceable Mode C.
And according to the other website
http://www.flyer.co.uk/news/newsfeed.php?artnum=495
there is a 'helpline' to sell us the right tx.
None will be at the 700 euro price our beloved CAA have said needs to be in place, but the clock is still ticking.
Watch for more messages from the dealers........