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 RU-vid! Do your thing big dog do your thing
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.🙏
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
@@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.
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
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!!
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
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.
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.
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!
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 .
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.
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.
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
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
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 RU-vid 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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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+.
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.
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?
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.
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?
RF Bonding, it's a lot of work and some trucks require more than others. But it absolutely works. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-J6PJyw6jh2M.html
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 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 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 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]
@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.
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.
