It seems the only reason stryker made the frequency lock a resistor was to get past regulations while allowing users to have a high power CB. You have to love them for that.

I just want to let everyone know that if you know how to plug in a soldering iron you can easily remove this resistor in 5 seconds or less. It helps to have a small pointed iron, but it's really not necessary. It is not difficult unless you cannot see. Just make sure you only heat the contacts on the 1 resistor. Very simple job. Remove 4 screws from the bottom cover, heat the resistor & push it sideways while heating until it slides away. Put the screws back in & you are all set. P.S. The newer radios have a small, white, arrow pointing to the resistor right on the circuit board itself. Very user friendly. Thanks STRYKER for an amazing radio.

When I did the frequency expansion mod in Nov, 2019, the board actually had an arrow pointing to the resistor.

I have the 955hpc and love it. It is the best radio I have purchased so far. There is no SSB drift at all. They failed to mention that the steps of the VFO can be adjusted quickly by holding in the function button in VFO mode simply turn the VFO knob and the steps will change.

Great job! This radio has proven to be awesome sounding and receiving radio. The audio is great, as all the Strykers have been. The receive is very sensative with low white noise. VERY VERY GOOD AUDIO.

An absolutely full measure coverage video. A Best in Class. Just ordered a SR-955HPC today. I hope my technician has the eyes to see that chigger/flea sized transistor. Have operated a most similar SR-655HPC for several years. But I want SSB and the few other detail upgrades.

Best review on the internet, thanks! I've had this radio for about two weeks and it is wonderful... as long as it stays working. The first week was spent as a base station while I got used to it. I have been into radios for 28 years and this is most certainly the nicest culmination of "digital with an analog feel" that I've experienced so far in an export radio. I've had Galaxy 99V's in all of my vehicles for many years and I've finally found something I feel confident replacing them with. The receive is superb on all bands and noise rejection is stellar. The receive didn't seem overly sensitive to me. Compared to a Galaxy 99V, a Cobra 148F and a Magnum 257HP in the same vehicle the Stryker 955 had the quietest receive by far. Next best was the Galaxy. Something to note, the Magnum 257HP was so noisy I had to take it out after two days. Any type of city driving was unbearable. Did I also mention that this radio is beautiful? Very easy to read, nice even coloring of your choice, no real bright spots. Lovely! Thanks again for the review and keep up the great work!!

SUPERB review on everything and I am so thankful you explained everything that I needed to know and be able to use my stryker in the coming days once it arrives..

Man, that radio looks awesome...SO many different features that I like...the echo on/off switch, 5 different selectable roger beeps...the only thing it lacked that I didn't like was a simple one tone roger beep, but hey...I got one to put in there and run it through the factory roger beep selector and display on the menu. Other than that minor deal...totally awesome radio, and I will definitely be getting one for sure, maybe more than one...one for the table by my easy chair, one for the mobile and one for my radio shop. Damn pretty radio with a ton of features that are actually useful and user friendly. Great review, thanks!!!

Glad I came across this complete and informative video. Well done...Can't wait to get my Stryker!

Excellent Video from a great Teacher. Direct on target with no BS ..

Just upgraded from a Galaxy dx959 to this radio. Man, do I have a lot to learn. Lol. Thanks for the detailed review. Went ahead and subscribed so I can actually try to learn something about these radios. We use lower channels for concert touring, so I had to upgrade. Thanks again...

Good video, good job! Good coverage & very thorough

thanks SO MUCH for this video. radio be here in a few days and now i know how to use everything, VERY DETAILED review. thanks so much.

outstanding review!

I just really like this radio.📟.very nice quality and dependability. A lot of power for a portable cb radio. I think I will buy one soon👍😀

Great demonstration, many thanks for convincing me to move to buy one for the shack 😉👌 Best 73's

It wasn't hard sitting this one out my friend. Very nice and informative video indeed. - Keep 'em coming. - Regards from Norway

HI, It's interesting that the regional freq mod ( removal of a link C579) is part of the up/ down change input. (U505 pin46 ~rp500~pull up R619 ~ de-bounce capacitor C579 ~ L504) Since the inductor L504 is missing , they are clearly using this logic input to determine the frequency limits. but nice to know in the future there can be an up down control on the mic.

Excellent operations video. The Best. thank You

Hello it’s been a few years since I sent you the radio shack meter with a light in it. I kind of put all that cab stuff on hold because in this small town we had a few that talked trash and only did it to piss others off. But when I seen this radio your talking about I fell in love. Lol In the past had some cobra’s but got into the Galaxy’s. Slowing sold off a few and the one galaxy that had power like no other. The one I have know I want to get that dead key swing back but don’t know just how much I need to do. Anyway I really have enjoyed the information you provide, keep it up as far as I can see your the few that know your radios.

Great overview. Thank you

Great review. Thank you. Tomorrow this radio will be at my house.

I know it has been awhile since this very good video was posted. I just wanted to say I have bad eye sight and an unsteady hand. I tried several times to un-solder this small small small resistor. Every time I failed. Luckily I didn't burn the traces. What I did finally do is get a razor knife and cracked that sucker in half. Works

great review, watched the whole review.................73's from Australia

I love using vfo on my 955! Thank you for the info on how to change the frequency correctly using CHS

2020 Update: Still a mighty fine video!

I wish I had this radio back in 1974.

Great radio. Nice vídeo. Congratulations!

Thanks for the interesting review

I love this radio

you gave a very nice report. thanks

Excellent Review Presentation. On the R/beep which I don't use and as you stated, ssb stations don't like. I was surprised there wasn't a single beep option like the HR2510 only had. Most were too long and or obnoxious.

Very thorough review thank you

I see people buy these and spend money to make it louder or better in their opinion. The best thing to do with this unit is take it out of the box wire it and fire it. I will say the mic leaves a bit to be desired. I am running an astatic mic. I get more compliments on this rig than I ever have the dozens I owned before buying this one. Did lose a final about 3 weeks into owning it. Stryker fixed it for free but said it was my antenna or coax. I didn't bother to tell them I ran 3 different radios on the same coax and antenna for 5 years. Overall a B+ sounds good ,loud and proud.

I did look at a Stryker 447 hpc2 but went with the President Richard better $ . I like you channel.

Good job on the review

Very nice, glad to see a radio with AM and SSB performance on par with the higher-end radios. I don't have TOO much experience with the RCI-2950/RCI-2970 but I'd say the CRE 8900 and Anytone AT-5555/Alpha 10 Max AM-1000/DX-5000/Superstar 6900 family of radios is better than the 2950 and 2970.

Damn nice looking radio.

Awesome radio and review....

very informative, thank you

The CRE 8900 is an AWESOME radio!! I had one a short time and i was VERY PLEASED with its performance...

THANK GOD STRYKER FINALLY CAME UP WITH A 10/12 METER RADIO THAT HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES AND BE ABLE TO GET YOUR SIGNAL OUT BETTER THAN MOST OTHER PRODUCTS. EVEN GIVES A GALAXY 98 OR A 2970 A RUN FOR ITS MONEY

Good review I'm sold.

It appears to be one of the most advanced mobiles made.

😀🥰 Great video❗ Clear, informative and to the point❗😀👍

Excellent detail.

Great review thank you

great video i set and watched the whole thing i was ready for class lol good info ...

Wow! Seems to be the complete package.

Does this Transceiver use a Tayloe SSB modulator/demodulator for LSB/USB which makes for a better experience on the SSB modes, as there is no need for a crystal SSB filter as all energy is converted into LSB/USB depending on the position of the LSB/USB switch.

Ill add last, the USB data cable connection in the rear of the radio is a "Motorola" USB connector. Meaning its not A,B or C. Very few others use this to date. Garmin GPS still does.

PEOPLE, WATCH the whole video before writing a comment, the ignorance is astounding.

T Y greatly.... Was pondering purchase.. I will purchase one..!

With the option for a ctcss module it would be nice if this radio would do split freqs or allow the clarifier to adjust the tx freq 100kHz so it could get into 10 meter repeaters.

Good job Very well done!!!

And where does the PA come into play? I did not see a jack for the PA speaker. Just a CW and speaker jack also a data jack.

Great review that I have watched several times. Now........when are you going to review the new Gen.2 ? Much appreciated.

Thanks for the Video

Nice radio !

Good job..I. Bought the HPC ....SMOKIN!!!!!

Hi! What hole/plug is used for the CW key?!! Finally a radio that has CW capabilities!! 70-80 watts of transmit power is just okay-lots better than 4 watts. Does the radio need to wired directly to the car battery? Can the CW function be used on the CB/11 meter band? How much does the radio cost? How much does the radio weigh? Can it be used as base station radio? Would using a directional antenna help? Thank you for the great video!

Got a New 2021 model Stryker SR-955 3 months ago from a tech, the last year of the fully adjustable board best radio I ever had. I might buy a 2022 just to get the non adjustable board. same radio just software adjustable.

I agree with zLOSTNOMOREz. The real question here is how does the radio perform on sideband. I know a lot of operators (myself included) that buy a radio based on SSB performance before AM performance. Going by cbradiomagazine's other video reviews, etc...there should be another video showing the radio on SSB as well as AM. Shit, I'd like to see it in FM too.

Nice radio sir

There is only one King of the Air Waves, and that's Mac Daddy Radio Show 7-0-Duece Reno NV!!

Very concise review. I planned to buy it and now I am further impressed with this radio, vs the President Lincoln II plus, which is my 2nd choice. There is one question I hope you could answer. I understand the radio works off 13.8v, but when its off for a long time, How is the memory of all that is programmed in retained? I would assume there might be a button battery for this, But, I am not certain. Can anyone elaborate if they know? Thx. 73's.

What's the size of the inline fuse? I can't see the number on the fuse from my RCI Ranger RG 99 and can't find any info on it.

5 star review thanks

finally a radio with everything. absolutely needs nothing except a little reverb. whats the price tag and where is it available?

Nice!!

What is “COAS” in Function menu? Last adjustment. But I didn’t see you mention that.

Cant thank you enough.

Can you use it for uk settings? Fm and side band especially? Hanks for your time

SUPER CB

Excellent video! Makes we want one. Badly. lol

Is the resistor location the same for a SR-955HPC?

cool like it i want one now

Hi there just seen your video very good just a question about the rig my friend has a couple of these and has a problem with the power output on this as it's now showing that his DC power will not let him transmit as it's to low how does this happen and how can this be either reset or how would if this of happened working great one minute then cut out the next any ideas ?

NICE I CHANGE MY MIND ON THE SUPER STAR 6900N .IM GOING TOO SAVE A BIT MORE.

Anyone know where I can source parts for this radio? I need a frequency counter display. My unit is shelved until I can get the display replaced. Thanks in advance.

Most, if not all, of the exports are all designed for the truckers and NOT the serious SSB users such as me and a few of my friends.. The best thing to do is forget these fancy radios and get an HF rig like a Kenwood TS 570 or an Icom 746 both decent used rigs...

Is it still 10 meter after the conversion what meters will this handle can i do multiple meters?

VERY HELPFUL VIDEO MY FRIEND. THANKS GOT IT SET UP MY WAY . THANKS. IM PUTTING THIS IN MY VAN IN PLACE OF A 148GTL WITH A DIGISCAN. HOPE IM NOT SORRY. THIS RADIO HAS NO PA SPEAKER PORT? IM ASSUMING PA OUTPUT COMES OUT EXT SPEAKER PORT? GUESS ILL HAVE TO PUT IN A SWITCH BETWEEN SPEAKER UNDER HOOD FOR PA AND INSIDE EXT. SPEAKER

I just bought this radio

Which 1 of the stryker are the best? This 955 seems nice but the 497 seems to get more power and how does it compare to the galaxy 98 200watt? I'm lost in which way to go

If you do the 11 meter conversion do you lose the 10 meter channels? Or do you still have those also

Can I ask you, I have a Galaxy DX-33 that's been turned up by Beagle in TN, exit 167, and it's done GREAT. Though I was thinking of buying a new radio.. Is a stryker 440hp good compared to a Galaxy 33?

Awesome

Looks good and sounds good. Them bleeps though they were made for trolling the muppets band.

So how much will the mod be and thanks to geting back to me

Instead of unsoldering that small resistor in order to unlock 11 meters, could I use a snip to break the resistor?

No CW mode switch but has a Morse key socket. what mode does the radio have to be set to? AM??

I love my Stryker 955! I don't seem to get much range though unless my squelch is noisy. I heard the asphalt plant talking 7 miles away with the squelch fully noisy on a 2ft Firestick antenna. I can't talk back that far though maybe 5 miles on that antenna with SWR set correctly.

Love the echo😂👍

good review, radio looks nice. not sure about the $379 price tag. id rather buy a used kenwood ts 50 for that price. 100w output and full coverage.

Is there an internal adjustment for the echo delay ?

these am i correct need not expanding, but expanding and tuned ???? if eg i just did the mod on it via the software, surely the centre frequency b4 its modded would be made for its 10 mtr usa is it ?? the rest surely will need going on a scope ~??

radio was fine...it was my predator. ..I switched sides and put the rubber on wrong.. lol...no she's a beast dude ...I love it

can u add more kick to it on top oif what it has all ready