Stryker 955/655 power cord upgrade. A must watch to get more power from your CB, without tuning.

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

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  • @BoxBuilderIdaho
    @BoxBuilderIdaho 2 года назад +15

    I'm glad I could teach you all of these things, based upon the three videos that I have done specifically on this topic for the last 4 years :) any how I appreciate it and I'm glad you're on RUclips! Do your thing big dog do your thing

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +3

      WOW! I must be moving up in the world if, you sir are watching. Honestly, I apologize, but I only saw 1 video on this topic. However, I knew I wanted to try this on the average 955, that the average trucker or CBer would buy, after watching your video. I thank you for watching, commenting, teaching me and inspiring me.🙏

    • @BoxBuilderIdaho
      @BoxBuilderIdaho 2 года назад +5

      Yeah honestly I didn't even know you had a channel until today. Then I had a friend of mine send me the link to this video. With a caption that reads isn't this your idea. And all I could say is no it's not exclusively my idea. Lol I have to laugh I'm just glad that somebody was able to learn something and you were able to pass it along that's the only thing I do this for. Anyhow brother keep up the good work

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +2

      @@BoxBuilderIdaho I assure you, I'm not out to poach from others, but I do owe you credit for the inspiration to apply it to my target audience. I too am just passing the info along, and trying to keep the hobby alive. Being a trucker, I want more CBs in trucks, maybe just not as many mics, lol. Thanks again Sir, take care.

    • @jeromesanders4715
      @jeromesanders4715 Год назад

      THAT'S WHAT UP THANKS I HAVE A STRYKER 655 💪💪💪💯💯💯

    • @BoxBuilderIdaho
      @BoxBuilderIdaho Год назад +2

      Dude the way I look at it as we're all here to learn from each other and make radio a better place

  • @virgilgray
    @virgilgray Год назад +4

    My SR655 is maxed out @ 100 watts and is the best radio I have ever owned.

  • @stevenorcutt3913
    @stevenorcutt3913 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have an older first generation Stryker SR 440 when ever I find the old 3 pin type connectors that can be opened up I snag them up. Then I drill the hole to accommodate 10 gauge wires solder them in heat shrink everything. Not sure I would try the capacitor swap because my soldering skills aren't very good anymore.

  • @mitchh6702
    @mitchh6702 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the Shout Outs and the LINKS !!! This is good for the wonderful SHOPS and the techs that are doing the Quality WORK ! and for you JRICH great and informative Posts (VIDEOS) nice I will calling LEO for some tech help myself!!

  • @ToolsTechOutdoors
    @ToolsTechOutdoors Год назад +3

    I removed the 3 pin connector and using a gray 50 amp connector and I got an extra volt with #8 to the battery. Easy to take in and out of the truck. Used a 6800uf cap

  • @thatmdguy4557
    @thatmdguy4557 2 года назад +1

    I took around 6 hours with the old video for my cobra 29 chrome I have upgraded internals however done to mine but man oh man all that static that i use to get once i grounded and did the wire runs through the mirrors on a t680 took me forever but the longest part was the sanding but i tell ya after doing that and runnibg the power cord down to the batteries man oh man a world of difference now i plan to get a stryker 955 and or Ranger from the Petro down by blue flame in ATL but these videos are life saving thank you brother for all the input

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      Man 6 hours? Did you watch my t680/t880 video? I think it took 2 hours and that's with filming. Order the cord and capacitor from Big Rig Radios first, then Leo at Atlantic Coast can hook you up.

  • @mikebolton5577
    @mikebolton5577 2 года назад +2

    Great video. I up grades my power wire to 8 gauge from the battery. That made a big difference.

  • @RC-Heli835
    @RC-Heli835 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing man. On my 955 in the dump truck the volume that I hear in the cab with my speaker or without was cut in half yesterday with a smell of burnt electric at the speaker jack. I noticed while listening to others my power was dipping into the 11.5v range when it started happening.
    I think something is fried near the speaker jack but haven't seen anything real obvious yet. In the very far right hand corner it looks like a surface cap is gone. The schematic shows 2 there but only 1 is present in my radio. Its right to the right of the speaker jack with the radio upside down of course.
    I've long suspected that I need a power wire upgrade also.

  • @ehayes5217
    @ehayes5217 2 года назад +1

    a bit late, but WOW, so glad to find this! great info & thanx!🇺🇸

  • @TRUCKERWILLY98
    @TRUCKERWILLY98 Год назад +1

    If that beside a petro in Georgia i been to the shop got a 8 guage for my power and ground cord

  • @duaneshuster6366
    @duaneshuster6366 2 года назад +1

    The original power cord had plastic fuse covers that wear out do to amp draw.
    But best thing to do Rremove the 3 prong from radio put Anderson powe chassis mount in radio .

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      You'd probably have to do it like the Rangers are, not sure You'd get much more if any, unless you went with a D-Rail tuned radio.

  • @paulgrodkowski5839
    @paulgrodkowski5839 20 дней назад

    Please make many of these videos!!!!😀

  • @LifewithJames
    @LifewithJames 2 года назад +2

    Pretty awesome. I would love to see a comparison with a cobra 29 classic. I will have to get my radio guy to upgrade my wiring next time. I’ve done about everything else I could to the radio, but didn’t think of changing power wire size

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      Lucky for you I have a video for that. It did a little better on the bench.ruclips.net/video/wM-VUztJhXs/видео.html

  • @MIKE-br2lz
    @MIKE-br2lz 2 года назад +1

    Hay man thank you for all the really cool info. Man I bet some people would charge a lot for what you just showed us

  • @toddfreeman6423
    @toddfreeman6423 2 года назад +1

    I did this mode 3-4 years ago on my Ver1 955 and Zane added the Capacitor. We got the same results you got... 605 in the BBI Powered Diesel Wagon. bump bump.

  • @blee902
    @blee902 2 года назад +1

    Damn JRich u got me spending lotsa money…. Lmao all good brother!! Thank you for the BBI video on rd grounding bought braided strap, soldering pot, ect.. the whole 9 yards and just ordered this upgraded power cable and the other do dad anyway thanks for all ur helpful info bud really love and appreciate ur videos keep ‘em comin

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      That's what it take some times. In this video we installed the capacitor wrong (kinda). It works like that, but it installs on the power pins inside the radio. 1 leg to the negative and the other leg to bridge the 2 positives. He will send you a card with a RUclips link and show how he does it properly. You can do the ground straps without the solder pot. Just do it the old fashioned way with solder and a small torch.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      And while it seems like a lot of money, it's less than what most spend on a cell phone every 2 years, and CBs last way longer than that.

  • @georgemercado7160
    @georgemercado7160 Год назад +1

    Great videos friend !!!

  • @BoxBuilderIdaho
    @BoxBuilderIdaho 2 года назад

    Keep up the good work sir I enjoyed the video.

  • @charleswills4554
    @charleswills4554 2 года назад +1

    Love the videos .
    514 Ontario Canada

  • @ajbrown2013
    @ajbrown2013 21 день назад

    Can you buy a capacitor that’s used in car audio that stores power and just wire the radio to that?

  • @cootcurios
    @cootcurios Год назад +1

    thank you

  • @Dennis-qb1fs
    @Dennis-qb1fs Год назад

    I have never used 10 A.W.G. wire for a 12v. battery connection. I assume battery lugs for the battery terminal post bolts are available at hardware stores?

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 Год назад +1

    Thanks

  • @Simmonstransportofnj
    @Simmonstransportofnj 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey had a question on my Stryker 655 that doesn’t seem to get any reach out at all, constantly talking to guys within literally a couple feet say across the highway and then they’re gone that quick

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  7 месяцев назад

      Probably the coax, antenna or antenna location. It's rarely the radio

  • @MIKE-br2lz
    @MIKE-br2lz 2 года назад +1

    So thank you.

  • @beekeeper213
    @beekeeper213 Год назад +1

    So my question is how do ya keep it from dropping voltage.. drain has 14.7 and keys down it drops to 14.4 .. not a whole volt

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад

      You may not be able to stop all voltage drop. But with a better power cord and the capacitor greatly improves.

  • @dannyrlocklear
    @dannyrlocklear 2 года назад +1

    Can u go to the fuse panel and draw power from the power terminals instead of going all the way to the battery and get the same results??

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      Some trucks yes and some no, just have try it and see if there's any voltage drop

    • @dannyrlocklear
      @dannyrlocklear 2 года назад +1

      @@jrichtruckincbtips thank u for the reply…

  • @jasonsamra3468
    @jasonsamra3468 10 месяцев назад

    What are those wire connectors called to connect my positive and ground from battery box to the upgraded Stryker wiring ?

  • @jamesbokar4789
    @jamesbokar4789 Год назад +1

    Good day J Rich. Is the power cord upgrade available for a Magnum S9

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад +1

      If it has the standard 3 prong plug like a Cobra or connex it will work.

    • @jamesbokar4789
      @jamesbokar4789 Год назад +1

      Thank you Jrich. Always enjoy your videos

  • @doulos4Jesus
    @doulos4Jesus Год назад +2

    This cord doesn't appear to have any fuses... is that right?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад

      No fuses, you can get line fuses on Amazon.

    • @doulos4Jesus
      @doulos4Jesus Год назад +1

      @@jrichtruckincbtips - At the price being charged I shouldn’t have to but thanks anyway.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад +1

      @Frank I hear you. It is a higher quality wire. It's not hard to make your own.

    • @doulos4Jesus
      @doulos4Jesus Год назад +1

      @@jrichtruckincbtips - Sound wisdom! I’m ordering the parts now. 👍

  • @jamesbeemer7855
    @jamesbeemer7855 Год назад

    I don’t have a radio that needs that much power . But I want to get one .
    A power supply needs to be aquired first .

  • @josephwilkins3982
    @josephwilkins3982 11 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve always been told run your equipment directly to the battery using fuses both pos & neg…Today’s over engineered junk creates a lot of problems & static. Hell, if you run your power through the fusebox, even a shitty light bulb can create havoc!

  • @jamesbokar4789
    @jamesbokar4789 Год назад +1

    Sir
    Do you personally know and trust the gentleman Sam in Arizona ?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад +1

      I've talked to Zane a few times over the phone, not in person. I do know he is one of the most respected in the business, and knows what he's talking about.

  • @edhammers571
    @edhammers571 2 года назад +1

    What size fuse should be used in line on heavy duty power cord going to battery for Stryker 655hp.

  • @johnhamilton6205
    @johnhamilton6205 Год назад +1

    Or you can twist the wires in a spiral fashion to cut out the engine noise and also find a proper chassis/dash ground not the grounding terminal!

  • @SuperSouthside111
    @SuperSouthside111 8 месяцев назад

    How much for this upgrade?

  • @jamieclary5350
    @jamieclary5350 Год назад +1

    Will my factory CB jacks in cab be enough power to polish my Stryker 497hpc? Or should I go through trouble of wiring to the battery ?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад

      You won't get as much power unless you go to the batteries.

    • @jamieclary5350
      @jamieclary5350 Год назад

      @@jrichtruckincbtips If I use a bolt meter under a load and it’s supplying 14v think it’ll work ?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад

      @@jamieclary5350 should be good

  • @ronnieg.sellersjr.1460
    @ronnieg.sellersjr.1460 Год назад

    I would say buyer beware, I just ordered the cord and capacitor this week it is not the same power cord that J Rich has. I did not get a 10 AWG wire, I got a speaker wire cord that appears to be of the same thickness, but does not say 10 AWG. I am not saying that it wont be a improvement, but I think you should know exactly what you are getting when you order products. I will say the transaction was fast and was shipped fast.

  • @redraiderreloading7612
    @redraiderreloading7612 6 месяцев назад

    Just bought a new radio connex 3400 hp. Where can i pickup a better power cord

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  6 месяцев назад

      Atlantic Coast Communications in Atlanta Ga can make one.

  • @mattduncan9655
    @mattduncan9655 2 года назад +1

    I called nearly a half dozen times, even left several messages, and never received a call back. Apparently, they have so much business that they don’t need anymore or they would at least return a phone call.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      They're getting a lot business, but I had no problem getting them on the phone last week. However they could be taking a few days off for the holiday.

  • @jerrydunn5680
    @jerrydunn5680 2 года назад +1

    Hey man. I have a Stryker, and I’m getting excessive static normally around the 4 range. Changed out chargers, etc. I have a K10 predator antenna with generic Wilson Coax you can find it any truck stop. Is there anything I can do to reduce the static to a minimal?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      RF Bonding, it's a lot of work and some trucks require more than others. But it absolutely works. ruclips.net/video/J6PJyw6jh2M/видео.html

    • @Fox250R
      @Fox250R 2 года назад

      Go buy a Stryker sr a10 mag mount. You’ll notice less static.

  • @seanfoley7097
    @seanfoley7097 Год назад

    Do you have to swap out the capacitor?

  • @andrewbarnhard221
    @andrewbarnhard221 Год назад

    Ok I have a radio that I have been working on for a couple months now and I'm lost wen it comes to parts. I personally don't trust ebay to much so I'm here asking if you know where I can get the parts I'm in need of

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад +1

      Try Big Rig Radios in Phoenix AZ see if he can point you in the right direction

  • @bigchief9129
    @bigchief9129 2 года назад +1

    I was asking an ebay seller to make me a cord like this. He laughed and basically called me an idiot. Then followed with multiple emails,to further tell me how I'm wrong. It was like having a crazy ex on the other end. Haha. People are crazy.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      Yep, people have their own thoughts and theories. But, Mr.BBI has a video with a d-rail 955 that does 90ish watts on the stock cord and over 150 watts with this same cord.

    • @bigchief9129
      @bigchief9129 2 года назад +1

      @@jrichtruckincbtips I follow BBI regularly. He is the reason why I picked one of these up. A very versatile unit.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      @@bigchief9129 yes I did too. But, I wanted to see what it would with something a beginner would buy. And, it works well with other radios like Cobra and connex as you can see in a couple of my latest videos.

    • @eeb7269
      @eeb7269 Год назад

      Any place online can order the upgraded power cord and capacitor? What do they cost also?

  • @mcconja
    @mcconja 2 года назад +1

    Did you try 15.5V?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      Don't have 15.5v. 14.2v is about the most without major upgrades in a mobile setup.

  • @mikeriverajr4447
    @mikeriverajr4447 Год назад +1

    how did you size the 4700, just curious would a 3000 do?

  • @ohiofjr
    @ohiofjr 2 года назад +2

    Just bought a 955 from the place you recommended in your last video. You do not say how long this new power cord is. It isn’t going to help if you don’t go direct to the battery.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      Big Rig Radios will make the power cord to the length you want. Just the cap and cord are worth 10 watts together on stock vehicle wiring. The cord, cap, connecting the pins, and wiring to the battery is worth another 15+.

    • @leocostigan6961
      @leocostigan6961 2 года назад

      Thank you for purchasing a radio from us!

  • @brandoncrimes3608
    @brandoncrimes3608 2 года назад +1

    I’m finna get me a Stryker 955 now lol😂

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      They are great radios, however I'm on the Ranger bandwagon now. The x9 is smaller and has more power for the same money. Or, the 99n2 has even more power for just a few dollars more.

    • @brandoncrimes3608
      @brandoncrimes3608 2 года назад +1

      @@jrichtruckincbtips 42 appreciate the tip driver I’m finna get one of the those next week my local cb shop don’t have the 99n2 he has the 99n4

  • @toddhall9956
    @toddhall9956 2 года назад +1

    Does this Capacitor mod work for V1 and V2 of the 955?

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +2

      Yes, however, don't remove the factory capacitor. Put the new capacitor where the power pins are inside. Bridge the 2 power pins with the capacitor.

    • @rancetaylor7350
      @rancetaylor7350 2 года назад

      @@jrichtruckincbtips the video shows you changing out the cap on the board with the larger one. So you are saying don't remove the stock one, instead put the 4700uf on the 2 power pins coming in? Negative side of the capacitor to the negative pin and the other leg on the 2 positive pins? If this is how I'm understanding, did you leave the jumper that was installed between the 2 positive pins or bridge them with the cap? Thanks for the videos. Keep 'em coming.

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      @@rancetaylor7350 yes, and you don't need the jumper, use the leg of the cap as the jumper.

    • @rancetaylor7350
      @rancetaylor7350 2 года назад

      @@jrichtruckincbtips Awesome. Thanks!

  • @howardmiller4241
    @howardmiller4241 Год назад

    Can u do this with the uniden pc68 LTX?

  • @rfranklin311
    @rfranklin311 2 года назад +1

    Interesting

  • @WilliamSeiters
    @WilliamSeiters Год назад

    how much does it cost to get the upgrade done?

    • @leocostigan6961
      @leocostigan6961 Год назад

      Upgrade is about 40 plus tax at the shop in Atlanta for the power cord

  • @jamesmcgee2447
    @jamesmcgee2447 2 года назад +1

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ironhead320
    @ironhead320 Год назад

    What's the cost of it

  • @Fox250R
    @Fox250R 2 года назад

    Hi. I called no one answered. How much was the cord?? Thank you

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад

      I think it's a out $30

    • @Fox250R
      @Fox250R 2 года назад

      @@jrichtruckincbtips He called me back! Thanks bro

  • @dannybowling2641
    @dannybowling2641 7 месяцев назад

    Can i talk on CB on this radio stryker 955hpc

  • @KX6D
    @KX6D Год назад +1

    Say it with me...."micro farad". You still got a thumbs up.

  • @matthewyoung1056
    @matthewyoung1056 2 года назад

    Did you just soulder the 10awg to the 14 awg 😂

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      Yes i did, then I told you who makes it, and where to buy it.🙄

    • @mikeriverajr4447
      @mikeriverajr4447 Год назад

      @@jrichtruckincbtips i think what mat is saying is that you took a to a 2.59 diamter conduter [10 gauge ] and reduced it to 1.63 diamger [14 gugage,] i guess another way to look at is lets say you rant a 3 inch pipe of waters for 50 feet and then reduced 1 inch right before you got to your destination, technically your still getting more flow because there is a less resistance over all BUT if your gonna go 10 awg go all the way, i ran 10 awg right to the solder point, now there is no disconnect BUT. . with no reduction

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад

      @Mike Rivera JR what some fail to realize is this is a 3 wire plug. 2 power and 1 negative.

    • @mikeriverajr4447
      @mikeriverajr4447 Год назад +1

      @@jrichtruckincbtips defintiley, that actually brings up a very intersting point. on certain high power inverters that are pulling well over a 100 amps, the manual will say can run thinner wire for the negative , for example 2 00 awg for the positive, and then 4 awg, for the negative, this also baffled mine because i thought that a circuit needs same current thru out the whole circuit, but i guess that not true, i know a lot to no more than most, BUT No nothing comparied to the engineers, out there, just did your mod 10awg to the pins, new cap and then beefed up the traces and man what a difference [on a quad 5555nII]

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  Год назад

      @Mike Rivera JR this was not a radio that I bought, just a test of what it will do before any tuning or mods. The power cord came from Big Rig Radios out in Phoenix AZ. However, Zane said we placed the Capacitor in a different spot than he does. He doesn't replace the factory cap, he uses the 4700uf cap to bridge the 2 power pins, then the negative leg to the negative pin.

  • @chrisbailey8277
    @chrisbailey8277 5 месяцев назад

    What a joke your changing the volts yes you put bigger wires but you turned up the volts a extra 2 volts

  • @timtaylor8557
    @timtaylor8557 2 года назад +2

    This is BS. You were raising the pitch of your voice to get the extra watt reading. (snake oil)

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      No, I think not! It doesn't matter what meter, mic, whistle,, or if you scream in the mic. As long as you do the same for both power cords. This has been made and tested by others that are smarter than you and me combined. So go to the others and plead your case of BS.

    • @hazmathauler4536
      @hazmathauler4536 2 года назад +1

      Fake account. Troll.

  • @BourbonWhiskies
    @BourbonWhiskies 2 года назад +1

    Same size fuse as stock? Thanks!

    • @jrichtruckincbtips
      @jrichtruckincbtips  2 года назад +1

      Divide watts by volts to get your amps, that'll tell you what size fuse to use.

  • @Mrshutdown60010
    @Mrshutdown60010 Год назад +1

    What about 497