"Too_Many_Tools" ) writes:
Has anyone considered that if the demise of the Drake R8 series was
truely because of discontinued parts then it is highly likely that
Drake will have few if any parts in inventory for customer repairs.

Of course, they may be anticipating that.

The component manufacturers tend to make note of when things are
going out of production, labelling them so you know you shouldn't
be putting them in any new productin design. They may have stopped
producting the receiver because it's hit that point, and any stock
is needed for future repairs.

Michael

In the past, more than one great product has turned into a white
elephant because of unobtainable components.

TMT