New Stryker SR-955HPC+

[Eldorado828]

Well here it is boys!
Short case with more powa and a few upgrades.

 

[VaHam]

I just ordered mine. Factory fresh, unmodified at $365.
Now, I need to find how to do the 11 meter mod.

 

[Greg T]

I just ordered mine. Factory fresh, unmodified at $365.
Now, I need to find how to do the 11 meter mod.

Where, may I ask, did you find one at that price?

 

[BC Coyote]

I just ordered mine. Factory fresh, unmodified at $365.

Isn't this radio (Stryker SR-955HPC+) the exact same inside as the Anytone 5555N2 short case ?
If so, why would someone spend $365 when you can get the electrically identical radio from Anytone for $260 ?

Be nice, I'm just trying to understand why someone would pay more than $100 more for what is essentially the same radio..........

 

[SuperLid]

Isn't this radio (Stryker SR-955HPC+) the exact same inside as the Anytone 5555N2 short case ?
If so, why would someone spend $365 when you can get the electrically identical radio from Anytone for $260 ?

Be nice, I'm just trying to understand why someone would pay more than $100 more for what is essentially the same radio..........

Because the Stryker has BLING BLING front panel.

 

[Greg T]

Isn't this radio (Stryker SR-955HPC+) the exact same inside as the Anytone 5555N2 short case ?
If so, why would someone spend $365 when you can get the electrically identical radio from Anytone for $260 ?

Be nice, I'm just trying to understand why someone would pay more than $100 more for what is essentially the same radio..........

I'm not really familiar with quad 5 n2, does it have the booster board and do 100+ watts out of the box? If it does, then it's probably the same platform.

 

[BC Coyote]

does it have the booster board and do 100+ watts out of the box?

I'm really not sure Greg! I have the first edition of the 5555N2 and I get about 80 watts PEP max on sideband. Pez would know the scoop for sure, but I know there were a ton of improvements made in the second edition 5555N2, which is the one with the shorter case. Whether that includes higher power output I do not know.
Hoping someone chimes in here who knows the difference between the two radios or if they are the exact same inside.

Because the Stryker has BLING BLING front panel.

That's my sneaking suspicion too...
To each their own but I absolutely cannot stand blue LED's! They really mess up my 60 year old eyes for some reason. I have to put little bits of tape over the bright ones that seem to be in every single piece of electronics these days.
I really don't understand the obsession with them.......I much prefer the red and green LED's.

 

[VaHam]

BC- Stryker did some mods that improved on the design. Big enough to earn the higher value. They also have a longer warranty.
More than just bling. You need to look much deeper. Put all the clones on a bench and see.
They all START with the Qixiang (Anytone) SHORT chassis but the firmware changes make the difference.
My supplier- direct from the distributor. No middle man. Best price from a retailer I saw was $440.