Stryker 955/655 power cord upgrade. A must watch to get more power from your CB, without tuning.

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2 жыл бұрын

An affordable, easy upgrade for your Stryker 955, 655, 447, 497, and other CB radios that utilize the same power cord. As always a quality antenna system, proper antenna tuning with an external SWR meter, and proper antenna grounding are all essential, for a great working system. Otherwise, you are wasting your valuable, hard earned money.
For the power cord and capacitor contact.
Big Rig Radios in Phoenix AZ 623-889-5500
Huge thanks to Leo of Atlantic Coast Communications.
Atlanta Ga 404-799-5100
Cartersville Ga 770-382-1150
Wytheville Va 276-228-2230
I also have to give thanks to Mr.BBI for the inspiration for this video. Check out his channel. / wickeddreams911

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@BoxBuilderIdaho 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could teach you all of these things, based upon the three videos that I have done specifically on this topic for the last 4 years :) any how I appreciate it and I'm glad you're on KZfaq! Do your thing big dog do your thing

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I must be moving up in the world if, you sir are watching. Honestly, I apologize, but I only saw 1 video on this topic. However, I knew I wanted to try this on the average 955, that the average trucker or CBer would buy, after watching your video. I thank you for watching, commenting, teaching me and inspiring me.🙏

@BoxBuilderIdaho 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah honestly I didn't even know you had a channel until today. Then I had a friend of mine send me the link to this video. With a caption that reads isn't this your idea. And all I could say is no it's not exclusively my idea. Lol I have to laugh I'm just glad that somebody was able to learn something and you were able to pass it along that's the only thing I do this for. Anyhow brother keep up the good work

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

@@BoxBuilderIdaho I assure you, I'm not out to poach from others, but I do owe you credit for the inspiration to apply it to my target audience. I too am just passing the info along, and trying to keep the hobby alive. Being a trucker, I want more CBs in trucks, maybe just not as many mics, lol. Thanks again Sir, take care.

@jeromesanders4715 Жыл бұрын

THAT'S WHAT UP THANKS I HAVE A STRYKER 655 💪💪💪💯💯💯

@BoxBuilderIdaho Жыл бұрын

Dude the way I look at it as we're all here to learn from each other and make radio a better place

@mitchh6702 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Shout Outs and the LINKS !!! This is good for the wonderful SHOPS and the techs that are doing the Quality WORK ! and for you JRICH great and informative Posts (VIDEOS) nice I will calling LEO for some tech help myself!!

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@virgilgray Жыл бұрын

My SR655 is maxed out @ 100 watts and is the best radio I have ever owned.

@thatmdguy4557 2 жыл бұрын

I took around 6 hours with the old video for my cobra 29 chrome I have upgraded internals however done to mine but man oh man all that static that i use to get once i grounded and did the wire runs through the mirrors on a t680 took me forever but the longest part was the sanding but i tell ya after doing that and runnibg the power cord down to the batteries man oh man a world of difference now i plan to get a stryker 955 and or Ranger from the Petro down by blue flame in ATL but these videos are life saving thank you brother for all the input

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Man 6 hours? Did you watch my t680/t880 video? I think it took 2 hours and that's with filming. Order the cord and capacitor from Big Rig Radios first, then Leo at Atlantic Coast can hook you up.

@mikebolton5577 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I up grades my power wire to 8 gauge from the battery. That made a big difference.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ehayes5217 Жыл бұрын

a bit late, but WOW, so glad to find this! great info & thanx!🇺🇸

@BoxBuilderIdaho 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work sir I enjoyed the video.

@RC-Heli835 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing man. On my 955 in the dump truck the volume that I hear in the cab with my speaker or without was cut in half yesterday with a smell of burnt electric at the speaker jack. I noticed while listening to others my power was dipping into the 11.5v range when it started happening. I think something is fried near the speaker jack but haven't seen anything real obvious yet. In the very far right hand corner it looks like a surface cap is gone. The schematic shows 2 there but only 1 is present in my radio. Its right to the right of the speaker jack with the radio upside down of course. I've long suspected that I need a power wire upgrade also.

@MIKE-br2lz 2 жыл бұрын

Hay man thank you for all the really cool info. Man I bet some people would charge a lot for what you just showed us

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bogger44fl Жыл бұрын

I removed the 3 pin connector and using a gray 50 amp connector and I got an extra volt with #8 to the battery. Easy to take in and out of the truck. Used a 6800uf cap

@clasicradiolover 8 ай бұрын

Where do you get this connector?

@bogger44fl 8 ай бұрын

@@clasicradiolover I got mine at my local Napa store. It was around $15

@clasicradiolover 8 ай бұрын

@bogger44fl What type is it?

@LifewithJames Жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome. I would love to see a comparison with a cobra 29 classic. I will have to get my radio guy to upgrade my wiring next time. I’ve done about everything else I could to the radio, but didn’t think of changing power wire size

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Lucky for you I have a video for that. It did a little better on the bench.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbNdibir2bDMiKc.html

@blee902 Жыл бұрын

Damn JRich u got me spending lotsa money…. Lmao all good brother!! Thank you for the BBI video on rd grounding bought braided strap, soldering pot, ect.. the whole 9 yards and just ordered this upgraded power cable and the other do dad anyway thanks for all ur helpful info bud really love and appreciate ur videos keep ‘em comin

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

That's what it take some times. In this video we installed the capacitor wrong (kinda). It works like that, but it installs on the power pins inside the radio. 1 leg to the negative and the other leg to bridge the 2 positives. He will send you a card with a KZfaq link and show how he does it properly. You can do the ground straps without the solder pot. Just do it the old fashioned way with solder and a small torch.

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

And while it seems like a lot of money, it's less than what most spend on a cell phone every 2 years, and CBs last way longer than that.

@georgemercado7160 Жыл бұрын

Great videos friend !!!

@MIKE-br2lz 2 жыл бұрын

So thank you.

@toddfreeman6423 2 жыл бұрын

I did this mode 3-4 years ago on my Ver1 955 and Zane added the Capacitor. We got the same results you got... 605 in the BBI Powered Diesel Wagon. bump bump.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Zane and Luke are the Men! 👍

@charleswills4554 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos . 514 Ontario Canada

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@stevenorcutt3913 3 ай бұрын

I have an older first generation Stryker SR 440 when ever I find the old 3 pin type connectors that can be opened up I snag them up. Then I drill the hole to accommodate 10 gauge wires solder them in heat shrink everything. Not sure I would try the capacitor swap because my soldering skills aren't very good anymore.

@duaneshuster6366 Жыл бұрын

The original power cord had plastic fuse covers that wear out do to amp draw. But best thing to do Rremove the 3 prong from radio put Anderson powe chassis mount in radio .

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

You'd probably have to do it like the Rangers are, not sure You'd get much more if any, unless you went with a D-Rail tuned radio.

@cootcurios Жыл бұрын

thank you

@mrkultra1655 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@josephwilkins3982 6 ай бұрын

I’ve always been told run your equipment directly to the battery using fuses both pos & neg…Today’s over engineered junk creates a lot of problems & static. Hell, if you run your power through the fusebox, even a shitty light bulb can create havoc!

@TRUCKERWILLY98 10 ай бұрын

If that beside a petro in Georgia i been to the shop got a 8 guage for my power and ground cord

@jasonsamra3468 5 ай бұрын

What are those wire connectors called to connect my positive and ground from battery box to the upgraded Stryker wiring ?

@rfranklin311 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@Dennis-qb1fs Жыл бұрын

I have never used 10 A.W.G. wire for a 12v. battery connection. I assume battery lugs for the battery terminal post bolts are available at hardware stores?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Yes, home depot

@jamesmcgee2447 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@Simmonstransportofnj 4 ай бұрын

Hey had a question on my Stryker 655 that doesn’t seem to get any reach out at all, constantly talking to guys within literally a couple feet say across the highway and then they’re gone that quick

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 ай бұрын

Probably the coax, antenna or antenna location. It's rarely the radio

@jamesbeemer7855 10 ай бұрын

I don’t have a radio that needs that much power . But I want to get one . A power supply needs to be aquired first .

@seanfoley7097 9 ай бұрын

Do you have to swap out the capacitor?

@jerrydunn5680 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man. I have a Stryker, and I’m getting excessive static normally around the 4 range. Changed out chargers, etc. I have a K10 predator antenna with generic Wilson Coax you can find it any truck stop. Is there anything I can do to reduce the static to a minimal?

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

RF Bonding, it's a lot of work and some trucks require more than others. But it absolutely works. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJyAfdyom9DMYoE.html

@Fox250R 2 жыл бұрын

Go buy a Stryker sr a10 mag mount. You’ll notice less static.

@Mr.267LosAngeles 4 ай бұрын

Show us what to do.. Thank u

@beekeeper213 Жыл бұрын

So my question is how do ya keep it from dropping voltage.. drain has 14.7 and keys down it drops to 14.4 .. not a whole volt

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

You may not be able to stop all voltage drop. But with a better power cord and the capacitor greatly improves.

@edhammers571 2 жыл бұрын

What size fuse should be used in line on heavy duty power cord going to battery for Stryker 655hp.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

15 amp should do.

@edhammers571 2 жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips Thank you sir

@jamesbokar4789 Жыл бұрын

Good day J Rich. Is the power cord upgrade available for a Magnum S9

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

If it has the standard 3 prong plug like a Cobra or connex it will work.

@jamesbokar4789 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jrich. Always enjoy your videos

@johnhamilton6205 Жыл бұрын

Or you can twist the wires in a spiral fashion to cut out the engine noise and also find a proper chassis/dash ground not the grounding terminal!

@jamieclary5350 Жыл бұрын

Will my factory CB jacks in cab be enough power to polish my Stryker 497hpc? Or should I go through trouble of wiring to the battery ?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

You won't get as much power unless you go to the batteries.

@jamieclary5350 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips If I use a bolt meter under a load and it’s supplying 14v think it’ll work ?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

@@jamieclary5350 should be good

@dannyrlocklear Жыл бұрын

Can u go to the fuse panel and draw power from the power terminals instead of going all the way to the battery and get the same results??

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Some trucks yes and some no, just have try it and see if there's any voltage drop

@dannyrlocklear Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips thank u for the reply…

@andrewbarnhard221 Жыл бұрын

Ok I have a radio that I have been working on for a couple months now and I'm lost wen it comes to parts. I personally don't trust ebay to much so I'm here asking if you know where I can get the parts I'm in need of

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Try Big Rig Radios in Phoenix AZ see if he can point you in the right direction

@brandoncrimes3608 Жыл бұрын

I’m finna get me a Stryker 955 now lol😂

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

They are great radios, however I'm on the Ranger bandwagon now. The x9 is smaller and has more power for the same money. Or, the 99n2 has even more power for just a few dollars more.

@brandoncrimes3608 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips 42 appreciate the tip driver I’m finna get one of the those next week my local cb shop don’t have the 99n2 he has the 99n4

@redraiderreloading7612 2 ай бұрын

Just bought a new radio connex 3400 hp. Where can i pickup a better power cord

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 ай бұрын

Atlantic Coast Communications in Atlanta Ga can make one.

@mattduncan9655 2 жыл бұрын

I called nearly a half dozen times, even left several messages, and never received a call back. Apparently, they have so much business that they don’t need anymore or they would at least return a phone call.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

They're getting a lot business, but I had no problem getting them on the phone last week. However they could be taking a few days off for the holiday.

@bigchief9129 2 жыл бұрын

I was asking an ebay seller to make me a cord like this. He laughed and basically called me an idiot. Then followed with multiple emails,to further tell me how I'm wrong. It was like having a crazy ex on the other end. Haha. People are crazy.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, people have their own thoughts and theories. But, Mr.BBI has a video with a d-rail 955 that does 90ish watts on the stock cord and over 150 watts with this same cord.

@bigchief9129 2 жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips I follow BBI regularly. He is the reason why I picked one of these up. A very versatile unit.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigchief9129 yes I did too. But, I wanted to see what it would with something a beginner would buy. And, it works well with other radios like Cobra and connex as you can see in a couple of my latest videos.

@eeb7269 Жыл бұрын

Any place online can order the upgraded power cord and capacitor? What do they cost also?

@ronnieg.sellersjr.1460 11 ай бұрын

I would say buyer beware, I just ordered the cord and capacitor this week it is not the same power cord that J Rich has. I did not get a 10 AWG wire, I got a speaker wire cord that appears to be of the same thickness, but does not say 10 AWG. I am not saying that it wont be a improvement, but I think you should know exactly what you are getting when you order products. I will say the transaction was fast and was shipped fast.

@jamesbokar4789 Жыл бұрын

Sir Do you personally know and trust the gentleman Sam in Arizona ?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

I've talked to Zane a few times over the phone, not in person. I do know he is one of the most respected in the business, and knows what he's talking about.

@mikeriverajr4447 Жыл бұрын

how did you size the 4700, just curious would a 3000 do?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

That's what Zane at Big Rig Radios suggests.

@mikeriverajr4447 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@J.A_52259 Жыл бұрын

What about a 6800?

@howardmiller4241 Жыл бұрын

Can u do this with the uniden pc68 LTX?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Not a 100% but should be able to.

@toddhall9956 Жыл бұрын

Does this Capacitor mod work for V1 and V2 of the 955?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Yes, however, don't remove the factory capacitor. Put the new capacitor where the power pins are inside. Bridge the 2 power pins with the capacitor.

@rancetaylor7350 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips the video shows you changing out the cap on the board with the larger one. So you are saying don't remove the stock one, instead put the 4700uf on the 2 power pins coming in? Negative side of the capacitor to the negative pin and the other leg on the 2 positive pins? If this is how I'm understanding, did you leave the jumper that was installed between the 2 positive pins or bridge them with the cap? Thanks for the videos. Keep 'em coming.

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

@@rancetaylor7350 yes, and you don't need the jumper, use the leg of the cap as the jumper.

@rancetaylor7350 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips Awesome. Thanks!

@mcconja Жыл бұрын

Did you try 15.5V?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Don't have 15.5v. 14.2v is about the most without major upgrades in a mobile setup.

@SuperSouthside111 3 ай бұрын

How much for this upgrade?

@user-kz5wc5xw3c 10 ай бұрын

how much does it cost to get the upgrade done?

@leocostigan6961 9 ай бұрын

Upgrade is about 40 plus tax at the shop in Atlanta for the power cord

@DevilDog68 Жыл бұрын

This cord doesn't appear to have any fuses... is that right?

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

No fuses, you can get line fuses on Amazon.

@DevilDog68 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips - At the price being charged I shouldn’t have to but thanks anyway.

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

@Frank I hear you. It is a higher quality wire. It's not hard to make your own.

@DevilDog68 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips - Sound wisdom! I’m ordering the parts now. 👍

@Fox250R Жыл бұрын

Hi. I called no one answered. How much was the cord?? Thank you

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

I think it's a out $30

@Fox250R Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips He called me back! Thanks bro

@KX6D Жыл бұрын

Say it with me...."micro farad". You still got a thumbs up.

@ohiofjr 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 955 from the place you recommended in your last video. You do not say how long this new power cord is. It isn’t going to help if you don’t go direct to the battery.

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Big Rig Radios will make the power cord to the length you want. Just the cap and cord are worth 10 watts together on stock vehicle wiring. The cord, cap, connecting the pins, and wiring to the battery is worth another 15+.

@leocostigan6961 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for purchasing a radio from us!

@dannybowling2641 2 ай бұрын

Can i talk on CB on this radio stryker 955hpc

@jrichtruckincbtips Ай бұрын

If it's converted to 11 meter

@ironhead320 Жыл бұрын

What's the cost of it

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

Depends on length you want. Call them

@ironhead320 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips ok thanks

@matthewyoung1056 2 жыл бұрын

Did you just soulder the 10awg to the 14 awg 😂

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i did, then I told you who makes it, and where to buy it.🙄

@mikeriverajr4447 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips i think what mat is saying is that you took a to a 2.59 diamter conduter [10 gauge ] and reduced it to 1.63 diamger [14 gugage,] i guess another way to look at is lets say you rant a 3 inch pipe of waters for 50 feet and then reduced 1 inch right before you got to your destination, technically your still getting more flow because there is a less resistance over all BUT if your gonna go 10 awg go all the way, i ran 10 awg right to the solder point, now there is no disconnect BUT. . with no reduction

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

@Mike Rivera JR what some fail to realize is this is a 3 wire plug. 2 power and 1 negative.

@mikeriverajr4447 Жыл бұрын

@@jrichtruckincbtips defintiley, that actually brings up a very intersting point. on certain high power inverters that are pulling well over a 100 amps, the manual will say can run thinner wire for the negative , for example 2 00 awg for the positive, and then 4 awg, for the negative, this also baffled mine because i thought that a circuit needs same current thru out the whole circuit, but i guess that not true, i know a lot to no more than most, BUT No nothing comparied to the engineers, out there, just did your mod 10awg to the pins, new cap and then beefed up the traces and man what a difference [on a quad 5555nII]

@jrichtruckincbtips Жыл бұрын

@Mike Rivera JR this was not a radio that I bought, just a test of what it will do before any tuning or mods. The power cord came from Big Rig Radios out in Phoenix AZ. However, Zane said we placed the Capacitor in a different spot than he does. He doesn't replace the factory cap, he uses the 4700uf cap to bridge the 2 power pins, then the negative leg to the negative pin.

@chrisbailey8277 Ай бұрын

What a joke your changing the volts yes you put bigger wires but you turned up the volts a extra 2 volts

@timtaylor8557 2 жыл бұрын

This is BS. You were raising the pitch of your voice to get the extra watt reading. (snake oil)

@jrichtruckincbtips 2 жыл бұрын

No, I think not! It doesn't matter what meter, mic, whistle,, or if you scream in the mic. As long as you do the same for both power cords. This has been made and tested by others that are smarter than you and me combined. So go to the others and plead your case of BS.

@hazmathauler4536 2 жыл бұрын

Fake account. Troll.