Stryker SR-955HP SSB 10 Meter Export Radio 

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.

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!!

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.

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!!!

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

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.

I wish I had this radio back in 1974.

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.

2020 Update: Still a mighty fine video!

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..

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...

best 955 vid I've seen. good job!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Good video, good job! Good coverage & very thorough

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

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

I have never understood why anyone would want to put echoes on, it only makes it harder to understand!

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

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.

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.

Why is it that NO ONE has a video up of this thing receiving on say 27.385 LSB or 27.555 USB?? The receive in Strykers have been full of white noise since the first one rolled off the line and I'm betting that this one is no difference - Which is why you can find past models of the Stryker for sale at extremely cheap prices compared to others such as Galaxy or Ranger -I appreciate the work you do on your reviews but how about a video of the radio in action?

I love this radio

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

Excellent operations video. The Best. thank You

This is not a export radio, this is a HAM radio that can be modified. Radios like the President Grant are export radios. In the menu function we can change the frequency range for the country of use . examples UK, EU, IT , PL .

I don't understand the Echo! Why get a good radio then put the echo on so it is hard to understand! I know there are many that think it is COOL, but it just makes it hard to understand! Thank you for the information about this. I am thinking about getting it.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

I have looked around YT and only one short video shows this radio in action and the receive is just as bad in this new radio as it is in all of the other models.I'm going to tell you who this radio was intended for,truckers! Most em dont care how well it receives as long as it is loud and proud with lots of lights and echo. They just added SSB to this thing to make a little extra money from those of us who like all the toys but want SSB as well. But with the noise it will be useless on SSB!

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

Good job on the review

I need to comment. The Key word here is EXPORT Radio. Sorry, but it IS a nicely glorified CB, fine, also I'm sure that it's quite expensive, the receiver in NO WAY can possibly ever compare to an amateur radio, same for the tx on any export radio. With an Amateur radio, sure I'm talking - second hand used amateur radio, but if you guys know the difference in design and then some, and I'm sure some, most, if not ALL do know whats inside these exports. I have a couple that I'd never get rid of, ever but I got them for so- cheap and they work great @ 50 watts SSB out. Please just think about what your buying and the price as this radio can not possibly be inexpensive, new or used as well. Trust me, in all the years I have been into radio doing this and all sorts of "that" in the various shops I've worked in, An amateur radio for the same price if not less will give you so much more for your money. SO much more in performance, quality, or the looks just to come home to after work!! etc. I'm not knocking this radio at- all and all the similar ones but just think before you spend a wad of cash- for a new or a used set. Just a word of good advice! and keep on keying up. I love the hobby, always have. g' night all.

Look's like a fun export wish it wasn't so expensive...better off just buying a ts440 or so for the price of the Stryker.

outstanding review!

you gave a very nice report. thanks

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?

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 overview. Thank you

Im sure they could have made the export freq a lot easier to do on the radio rather than having to unsolder a component.Some cheaper radios you just hold 2 switches in whilst turning the radio on or on the Lincon 2 just cut a wire, i can imagine some folks going inside this rig with a big soldering iron and messing it up . . Still needs to drop around $50 in price but it has a better quality build inside compaired to Cre 8900,ect . Quote from you "Stryker did something unique with this radio and they did so by listening to their customer base" by all accounts there customer service is non existant .Been reading loads of reviews on this rig and you got rid of yours pretty quick so you might be better to update yor web page and say why as its not a cheap rig .Stryker have ment to have updated this rig and fixed the voltage issues showing incorrectly on the display and better grounding and a few other fixes !!.

STRYKER SR-955 HP THE BEST RADIO ON THE MARKET ONE DAY THAY WILL MAKE A BASE STATION

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

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

Im sure the new stock mic has got to be better than my SR-655 stock mike. It looks like a snake shedding its skin. The outer vinyl layer is shredding off.

Its a very Nice Cb Radio,For the same Price You could Buy a Icom 718

ACTUALLY THE CWKEY PORT IS THE PA SPEAKER PORT, I JUST TESTED IT. MISS LABELED

Wow! Seems to be the complete package.

Great radio. Nice vídeo. Congratulations!

So removing that resistors allows you to use it as a cb correct?

I just bought this radio

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

Thanks for the interesting review

Also why a CW jack with no cw mode? USB, LSB, AM, FM, PA. I'm confused.

Damn nice looking radio.

This sounds like my Ranger 3500 10 meter without the 100w swing to 150w modulation I then run it into my three pill amplifier which multiplys the output by 10 giving me a 350 mile range from my mobile unit. Only problem is the limit of my ears or receiving capabilities.

After a couple vids I'll say the radios you're enjoying I wouldn't recommend for a novice in transportation or new to radios. A basic cb and don't let anyone touch it except maybe a peak & tune. Using vfo or other super secret frequencies is great for a group or several drivers to communicate without noisy other regular "channels". Was Troys a radio shop in Texas off I 20? Used to be a good shop on 20 west of Weatherford man they'd make sure them Wilson antenna were installed to get the best swr

Very thorough review thank you

Good review I'm sold.

Excellent detail.

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

How many bird watts????

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.

why does it have a cw key if it doesnt have a cw mode?

Buena tarde UD me puede informar porfabor en dónde consigo el software de programación para darle más potencia

very informative, thank you

The Ranger SRA33 is a suitable mike for this radio when the stock one craps out. This radio will scare the nearby listeners with heavy modulation...

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

Awesome radio and review....

I wish I had spent a little more money and purchased this radio instead of the AT 6666. But then again I like the really small footprint of the 6666.

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

I was thinking about this radio with a predator 10k competition antenna....or should I get a different antenna. Id love suggestions on this please

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

Thanks for the video. I only wish the manual was as good as the radio. I received the com cable with my radio but not the software. Thankfully, the software is downloadable from the internet. However, I cringe every time I get a prompt asking if I want to allow software from an unknown source to make changes to my computer. 73s

Great review thank you

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.

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.

How much different are the settings between this and the V2? I bought a V2, and can only see one thing different, being the ANL/NB switch settings. Thanks in advance...