Looks as though K & D might be closer to coming out with the new receiver. Note
that it is no longer denoted as the KWZ 30/2 but rather the KWZ 50.

http://kd-elektronik.com/index_e.html

Since putting this out this morning, K & D has now added this to the info
available:

The price will be published in January 2008.
The estimated availability will be at end of February 2008.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Drake R7, R8, R8A and R8B
70' and 200' wires