Whats a good AM/SSB mobile

[Groundhog1960]

Out of Curiosity how much coax ofLMR are you using? I have a tri mount I just got and it has rg58 and it’s horrible! I have 9 feet of lmr 240 just wondering if that will work or should I use 14 or 18 feet? I’ll be mostly running a skipshooter s6 or a 102. I don’t think the 102 will do very well tbh because of the swr but I haven’t tried it yet with the new coax.

If the 9 ft will reach it will be fine. No problem.
I'm using about 14 and a half ft myself.

 

[KC2CQD]

For the money one won’t find better than the PRESIDENT McKinley. IOW, don’t go below this. See other posts threads to that end.

Today, though, I’d search out an ANYTONE AT-5555N v2 due to onboard DSP (NRC-circuit). See info and links in Stryker 955 thread. The CRT-7900 as also referenced.

And, avoid the little Wil. You want a SIRIO 5000 or Wilson 5000

WIIIILSUUUUN all day, every day.

 

[KC2CQD]

I've heard good things about the Stryker.

 

[KMG54]

I am running a Stryker 955 and will never look back. The Lincoln II is good also. Both need modded to 11 meters but pretty easy.

 

[ind224]

Look at me running a forgotten HR2510 and a Wilson 5000 mag reworked with RG8. A dreamer on ebay has a chipswitched listed for $500

 

[CDX951]

If you're yearning for a Stryker 955, but the price is scaring you off consider an Anytone 5555N II. It will do everything a 955 v2 will do at almost half the price!

https://www.amazon.com/AnyTone-Meter-Radio-AT-5555N-Mobile/dp/B093GZ5VB1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35L24SI7AVRK8&keywords=anytone+5555n+2&qid=1666540963&sprefix=anytone+5,aps,254&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3
Microphone adapters are easily found on eBay,Stryker, Walcott radio websites.

JD

 

[prcguy]

That's a lot of $$ for just an AM/FM radio, I would want SSB and for less!

If you're yearning for a Stryker 955, but the price is scaring you off consider an Anytone 5555N II. It will do everything a 955 v2 will do at almost half the price!

https://www.amazon.com/AnyTone-Meter-Radio-AT-5555N-Mobile/dp/B093GZ5VB1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35L24SI7AVRK8&keywords=anytone+5555n+2&qid=1666540963&sprefix=anytone+5,aps,254&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3
Microphone adapters are easily found on eBay,Stryker, Walcott radio websites.

JD

 

[redbeard]

That's a lot of $$ for just an AM/FM radio, I would want SSB and for less!

AM: 60W / FM: 45W / SSB: 60W. Support FM, AM, USB, LSB

 

[prcguy]

Ok, looking better.

AM: 60W / FM: 45W / SSB: 60W. Support FM, AM, USB, LSB

 

[KC2CQD]

That's a lot of $$ for just an AM/FM radio, I would want SSB and for less!

Yeah.. SSB is a must.
Concidering how old the technology is, I'm dumbfounded as to why they're still so pricey.

 

[krokus]

40 channels AM / FM / LSB / USB President Mckinley very good radio

Is that a non-US variant of McKinley? (I won't call it an Export, since President is not a US based company.)

 

[prcguy]

Not counting the extra transmit power, how does this radio compare to something like a Uniden 980 SSB? Some other Anytone CBs have a very hard to navigate menu like one knob for everything and you have to push a couple of buttons just to make it a volume or ch knob. How is the transmit audio?

If you're yearning for a Stryker 955, but the price is scaring you off consider an Anytone 5555N II. It will do everything a 955 v2 will do at almost half the price!

https://www.amazon.com/AnyTone-Meter-Radio-AT-5555N-Mobile/dp/B093GZ5VB1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35L24SI7AVRK8&keywords=anytone+5555n+2&qid=1666540963&sprefix=anytone+5,aps,254&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.c3015c4a-46bb-44b9-81a4-dc28e6d374b3
Microphone adapters are easily found on eBay,Stryker, Walcott radio websites.

JD

 

[slowmover]

Not counting the extra transmit power, how does this radio compare to something like a Uniden 980 SSB? Some other Anytone CBs have a very hard to navigate menu like one knob for everything and you have to push a couple of buttons just to make it a volume or ch knob. How is the transmit audio?

At $220 on a price search, I’m not overly worried. A truck driver of my online acquaintance (@CDX951) is very happy with his. The West Mountain DSP speaker now stays at home and the Quad 6 he had in the truck does also. (Uses a RigExpert 55 to set antenna, etc; not a dumb truck driver).

Mostly set & forget on controls

Air check reports are all favorable.

I think I might favor the K-Po version (see Scotts Radios on Utube for videos and link for what he has). Stryker, CRT, Anytone & K-Po). Well above a U-980, and I see no reason to buy a McKinley now this new board is out.

Several threads on WWDX

More here (videos & links):
Version II of Stryker 955 AM/SSB

 

[KOK5CY]

I just bought 2 president Lincoln + 2 radio's and a Sirio 5k Perfomer mag mount . Some reason after getting the radio's tuned and swr set I lost interest . Sold all.my equipment and bought me a nice low mile Suzuki Cruiser .

Anyway you want a great solid antenna go with Sirio 5k Perfomer .

 

[CDX951]

Not counting the extra transmit power, how does this radio compare to something like a Uniden 980 SSB? Some other Anytone CBs have a very hard to navigate menu like one knob for everything and you have to push a couple of buttons just to make it a volume or ch knob. How is the transmit audio?

The transmit audio on mine has received many compliments from other operators. AM is very close to a Stryker 955 and SSB is great too. As far as mobile operation........once you set up everything that needs setting up via menus, noise reduction(DSP), mic type(Dynamic/electret), mic gain, echo(if you wish), etc., the controls one would normally use, squelch, RF power, RF gain, clarifier, volume, are easily adjusted with decent sized knobs. Changing bands, mode, echo on/off, etc. are controlled by decent sized buttons. The display is easily read both night and day. I find this radio way easier to operate than a 955 due to the 955's controls being way to close together!
I would recommend Scott's Radios if you want it set up properly at a decent price. He seems to be an honest dealer who won't steal you're money and sell you a "splatterbox". He also has some informative You Tube video's regarding these radios.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottsRadiosLLC


JD

 

[prcguy]

Thanks very much for the info, just what I was looking for. I don't need one but I want one for some reason. I would probably buy off Amazon and I do my own adjustments, probably better than most.

The transmit audio on mine has received many compliments from other operators. AM is very close to a Stryker 955 and SSB is great too. As far as mobile operation........once you set up everything that needs setting up via menus, noise reduction(DSP), mic type(Dynamic/electret), mic gain, echo(if you wish), etc., the controls one would normally use, squelch, RF power, RF gain, clarifier, volume, are easily adjusted with decent sized knobs. Changing bands, mode, echo on/off, etc. are controlled by decent sized buttons. The display is easily read both night and day. I find this radio way easier to operate than a 955 due to the 955's controls being way to close together!
I would recommend Scott's Radios if you want it set up properly at a decent price. He seems to be an honest dealer who won't steal you're money and sell you a "splatterbox". He also has some informative You Tube video's regarding these radios.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottsRadiosLLC


JD