Gather ye radios while ye may

[walterjn]

So happy that I already have 2 radios that are older and both work. I am kicking around the idea of picking up a 3rd just because..... Need to see about getting in touch with the guy who has it.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

What is the difference in this new Stryker?

Tons of new features.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

My pair of 959 radios finally arrived from Jokerman. I have been waiting since October, my ship finally came in. Function checked, and back in the box.

 

[Eldorado828]

Alright!! That's great news. Glad you had a good dealing with the o'l jokerman.

 

[ForestRunner98]

My pair of 959 radios finally arrived from Jokerman. I have been waiting since October, my ship finally came in. Function checked, and back in the box.

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Those are cool!! Hey you can have one at each end of the house and use as an intercom. LOL

 

[TheRATT]

Just thought to add that the at-6666 is on sale for 225 at 88 radio. I thought there were a couple of members after one but didn't want to give the 285 they've been going for.

Is it just me or is their website jenk right now?

 

[Eldorado828]

Is it just me or is their website jenk right now?

I've never thought their site was anything special so I don't notice it other than lots of no stock like most others.

Just kind of meh....

 

[TheRATT]

This is what I'm seeing right now:

 

[Eldorado828]

This is what I'm seeing right now:

That's odd, maybe there are site issues right now.

 

[Eldorado828]

On another note to this thread!

I did it..... I ordered the rci-x9 today.....

Will soon find out if I screwed up on this buy

 

[Rwb]

im afraid im gonna have to pay duty tax n that ends low price.if its not in usa i stop there. bought a radio from canada n was hit $35 duty tax.
i think we get hit at random at times

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I have never had to pay duty tax from 88Radio. Maybe something has changed recently, I don't know.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I got the 955v2, checking it out now. Stryker is staying ahead of the game with this one, all the original features and a few more like the K-PO 5000 but with a different twist. I will give a full report soon, the v1 set the bar high, and now it just went up a few notches with the v2. Closing the gap between export and HF for sure.

 

[Eldorado828]

I got the 955v2, checking it out now. Stryker is staying ahead of the game with this one, all the original features and a few more like the K-PO 5000 but with a different twist. I will give a full report soon, the v1 set the bar high, and now it just went up a few notches with the v2. Closing the gap between export and HF for sure.

Nice, I'll be waiting to hear the verdict!

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Nice, I'll be waiting to hear the verdict!View attachment 58434

Unfortunately the radio didn't come with a manual, so I am unsure what some of the features are. I emailed Trucks and he said that none of the radios from that order had a manual and that he was trying to get some from Stryker. The Stryker website only has the old manual to download.

The noise reduction is great except it is not adjustable like the K-PO? Maybe I just don't know what the level setting is called. The transmit and receive filter width is adjustable from 2k to 4k and a few steps in between. The sixth digit on the frequency display is now functional with the coarse adjustment, and the fine clarifier shows its offset on the main display. After I get a manual and get familiar with the adjustments, I plan on putting the 955 head to head with the K-PO, Icom 718, and President Madison. The receiver test is real easy with all the transceivers on the same switch. Stay tuned!

ps. I just got an email notice from Trucks that they are back in stock now.