Narco Radios out of business

[Skybrd]

I just read in Pacific Flyer that Narco is out of business. Personally I don't like that since I have Narco radios in two of my airplanes. Maybe they cooked their own goose when they didn't want other shops to fix their radios. I can't confirm that Narco is out of business but I read it from a paper, am I right? 

[scottfromiowa]

Yes.  Those that had radio's, transponders etc. in for repair DON'T have them back and don't know if/when they will get them back per article I read.  I have a NARCO transponder and just laugh at those for sale as direct replacement for my older NARCO as they are priced within a couple hundred bucks of the gold standard Garmin 327...I would still buy a digital replacement if they were about $800 vs. current price without support.

[LANCECASPER]

Here's what it says at http://www.narco-avionics.com/  :

 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform you that after over 65 years in business, Narco Avionics, Inc. has closed. A trustee will be appointed shortly to oversee liquidation of assets and assure return of Customer's property, such as Customer's Radios sent to Narco for service, as soon as possible. We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience this causes and thank all loyal Narco Customers, around the world, for their loyalty over all of these years! Please monitor this web site as informational updates will be provided as soon as possible.

[PTK]

This is what happens when a company penalizes its dealers!  Narco would not sell parts to its own dealers because they wanted the customer to send in repair work directly to the factory!  Is this absurd or what!  So the end result is the dealer or avionics shop will not sell NARCO radios!  Simple as that.  Imagine a Garmin dealer not be able to obtain Garmin parts! Wouldn't this be ridiculous?!

[jelswick]

I had to send my Garmin 430 back to Garmin for it's overhaul.  Not an issue and I'm very, very pleased with the results, but if that's what Narco was doing too as far as parts to vendors, I don't think that would be a reason for their downfall.

[jetdriven]

Maybe because Narco hanst had a competitive product in 20 years could be something to do with it.