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"CB radios - Professional, polished and serious radios" ? Isn't that somewhat of an oxymoron? I've owned several and they all lack in quality by any definition of the word.
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I will give you the professional part, but have you ever heard a Stryker 955?
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Let us know what you think.
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The new Stryker 955HPC V2 is made by Anytone, its a 5555N II which you can get for about $259 where the Stryker is at least $100 more. Stryker has been buying Anytone radios for years and sticking their name on them. At some point its cheaper to just get a used ham radio with better performance.
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Quad 5 N2 = $250
955 V2 = $450
Some differences in features.
Stryker audio not to be discounted. In big trucks, a commanding “voice” (all inclusive) gets attention, for, while these vehicles are better than they used to be, audio punch rises above the fray. Helps get you Heard.
I haven’t looked for a comparison video (if one has been done since May), but it would be of value.
As this thread is PRESIDENT, no, they lack this (Magnum, Galaxy, Stryker, Connex, all had it).
It’s why men bought them.
955 V2 = $450
Some differences in features.
Stryker audio not to be discounted. In big trucks, a commanding “voice” (all inclusive) gets attention, for, while these vehicles are better than they used to be, audio punch rises above the fray. Helps get you Heard.
I haven’t looked for a comparison video (if one has been done since May), but it would be of value.
As this thread is PRESIDENT, no, they lack this (Magnum, Galaxy, Stryker, Connex, all had it).
It’s why men bought them.
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Its still about $130 more than the Anytone 5555N II, which is basically the same radio and I prefer the look of the Anytone without the multicolor clown display.
Two days late from Amazon, but got it today. I think I have a new favorite radio! Sound is as good as if not better than the Stryker, and barefoot dead keying at 40 watts, swinging to 110 on AM.
I am completely deaf in my left ear and running 60% in my right one. I hear this radio better than the Stryker. A few audio checks and people asked what I did to my Stryker to make it louder.
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If your measuring an AT-5555N II then your meter needs calibrating. In AM mode they do about 12-15w carrier and 60w peak.
Then I need to calibrate two meters both the built in one and my MFJ, both are showing the same. Lucky silicone club.
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If you had the antenna connected that will skew the readings, you must have a good 50 ohm resistive load on the watt meter.
That was off the radio meter, could be off, but was talking big time across the country.
How long were you waiting for your order? The only 5555 I am seeing on Amazon shows one to two month shipping date.
7 days I believe.
Now don't get me on Amazon with their recent shipping, Prime member and am building a little media rig, two day shipping has now turned into by the 12th of this month. I have received all but the motherboard.
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This guy ships pretty fast and shipping is free. I've bought several radios from him and am happy.
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