my guess is as good as yours 
Regarding the Mercury II, the handwriting has been on the wall for over a year.
I think the lower prices over the last 6, 9, 12 months, has been a reflection of that reality.
If it goes away, the replacement should have more/new features, but I've not heard anything.
We have a couple of vendors here who should know, but they're probably busy clearing their warehouses.
I guess you can look to the newest receivers to hit the market, for possibilities.
Assuming the company makes another North American model (questionable!)...
... well, make up your own wish list for Standard Def, blind-scan, receiver. . .
. . . and I won't start any baseless rumors.
So far as I have seen, the Mercury II hasn't had hack support for a year.
With the threat of lawsuits, I wonder if that'll play into any new model?
I was a big supporter of the Passion, but now it appears to have been put out of its misery.
If the company had any -
- , they'd meet the obligation it was intended to fulfill.
Design features were based on a user-questionnaire, two
years ago...
