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Stryker 955HP SSB - hitting stores this week
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I have seen them on a couple of websites listed as $389 plus extra for
peak and tune. Puts it over $400 plus tax. Still, a bit high priced to me.
I think I will wait and see some reviews. New rigs always tempt me. But,
when you get near $500 for a new, single band rig, that is a bit much.
It would need to have some great features (besides 6 roger beeps!) to
tempt me enough to even pay $400 for one.
Guess, I'm just a cheapskate at heart!
trucker
peak and tune. Puts it over $400 plus tax. Still, a bit high priced to me.
I think I will wait and see some reviews. New rigs always tempt me. But,
when you get near $500 for a new, single band rig, that is a bit much.
It would need to have some great features (besides 6 roger beeps!) to
tempt me enough to even pay $400 for one.
Guess, I'm just a cheapskate at heart!
trucker
I told you guys they were going to be pricey 
I got mine last week but was on the road so going to give it a run through this week and should have a video and more information by the end of the week.
At $379 or so I'm not sure if they priced themselves too high but we'll see if people are willing to spend the cash.
** Unboxed the radio and it does not come with software or cable. Tried messing around with some variation of buttons held in to see if radio can be bumped into expanded mode without software but so far haven't found the magic combination.
Radio has a couple of second delay when you turn it on before it powers up, also there is short 1/2 sec delay when switching between modes. Tested out on 10 meters and USB is putting out 70+ watts.
It seems to use a very similar software to the Alpha Max/CRE 8900 but it is missing some of the menu functions found on the CRE. Until I get the low down on the conversion I'm testing in 10 meters, radio does have a VFO but first thing I noticed is the only way to change the steps seems to be through the function menu. I was excited to have the VFO function but unless there is a way to easily change your tuning steps without going into the function menu I would think this radio wouldn't be as easy for 10 meter use as something like a 2950DX etc.
I got mine last week but was on the road so going to give it a run through this week and should have a video and more information by the end of the week.At $379 or so I'm not sure if they priced themselves too high but we'll see if people are willing to spend the cash.
** Unboxed the radio and it does not come with software or cable. Tried messing around with some variation of buttons held in to see if radio can be bumped into expanded mode without software but so far haven't found the magic combination.
Radio has a couple of second delay when you turn it on before it powers up, also there is short 1/2 sec delay when switching between modes. Tested out on 10 meters and USB is putting out 70+ watts.
It seems to use a very similar software to the Alpha Max/CRE 8900 but it is missing some of the menu functions found on the CRE. Until I get the low down on the conversion I'm testing in 10 meters, radio does have a VFO but first thing I noticed is the only way to change the steps seems to be through the function menu. I was excited to have the VFO function but unless there is a way to easily change your tuning steps without going into the function menu I would think this radio wouldn't be as easy for 10 meter use as something like a 2950DX etc.
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What a disappointment that the cable and software was not included. Just means more $$$
I would buy a 2970N2 before shelling out the $$$ they want for this thing. I am sure the pretty lights and 6 roger beeps will excite some folks, unfortunately, these same people should be spending that kind of money on baby food and diapers.
I would buy a 2970N2 before shelling out the $$$ they want for this thing. I am sure the pretty lights and 6 roger beeps will excite some folks, unfortunately, these same people should be spending that kind of money on baby food and diapers.
So Stryker must be following our threads here I got an email from them this morning with some info that I'll relay here.
As a company they are definitely are right on top of stuff so I was happy to hear from them so quickly on this.
They confirmed that the USB cable WILL be included with the radios and that there was just a mistake with the first batch where it wasn't put in the box and they offered to send one out. So I'm guessing anyone else who didn't get the cable/software will be able to get one from them.
They also mentioned that on the VFO they are working on some software upgrades to make using it easier (changing steps, etc). Because the radio uses firmware and is programmable they said they can roll out newer software versions and users can just update.
I should be able to really get into the radio more in the next couple of nights so by the end of the week I should have a better overall picture to convey to you guys.
I got an email from them this morning with some info that I'll relay here. As a company they are definitely are right on top of stuff so I was happy to hear from them so quickly on this.
They confirmed that the USB cable WILL be included with the radios and that there was just a mistake with the first batch where it wasn't put in the box and they offered to send one out. So I'm guessing anyone else who didn't get the cable/software will be able to get one from them.
They also mentioned that on the VFO they are working on some software upgrades to make using it easier (changing steps, etc). Because the radio uses firmware and is programmable they said they can roll out newer software versions and users can just update.
I should be able to really get into the radio more in the next couple of nights so by the end of the week I should have a better overall picture to convey to you guys.
Well...
That is nice to hear.
Hello Stryker! if you are reading this post:
Are "6" roger beeps REALLY necessary?
That is nice to hear.
Hello Stryker! if you are reading this post:
Are "6" roger beeps REALLY necessary?
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Thats what id give for a new 2970 N2.. Stryker better get thier act together on thier new radio or it wont last long at the prices im seeing...
Thats what id give for a new 2970 N2.. Stryker better get thier act together on thier new radio or it wont last long at the prices im seeing...
Awwwww....come on....You know you would like those 6 Roger Beeps!
And don't forget about the 4 different color changing lights on the front! That 2970 N2 only has the one color...
op:the video
Is it normal to run 14.9v DC in? I guess that may explain the high watts?
If there are only two finals and probably irf520 they might be getting a tad stressed at those power levels....
The back of the radio resembles the Cree 8900 but the stryker does not have the CW option enabled yet but it has the jack.
I wonder what it puts out at 13.8v
and does it have the heat build up around the audio chip like the others of this build?
other than the price it does look interesting.
Is it normal to run 14.9v DC in? I guess that may explain the high watts?
If there are only two finals and probably irf520 they might be getting a tad stressed at those power levels....
The back of the radio resembles the Cree 8900 but the stryker does not have the CW option enabled yet but it has the jack.
I wonder what it puts out at 13.8v
and does it have the heat build up around the audio chip like the others of this build?
other than the price it does look interesting.
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