Well, I can see both sides of it.  Yes I paid for the WAAS unlock code.  Also paid for an unlock code for the fast refresh rate for guidance.  But those receivers have not been supported for about 3 years now I think.  They do not have enough memory for the latest firmware versions.  The last version they would take was either 1.58 or 1.70.  So I have known the day was coming.  I checked into having the board updated, but the cost was too much compared to the price of a new receiver.

Yes, I would like to continue using the receiver.  The question is can Trimble justify the cost of updating an old firmware version.  That is only a question they can answer.  What is customer loyalty worth to them?