Prior to conversion the radio operates in a 10-meter-only mode (ham frequencies) but after conversion it has a frequency range of 24.000 MHz to 30.0150 MHz. I wouldn’t suggest trying to remove this component unless you are fairly competent with a soldering iron or have experience working on radios with SMT (surface mount technology). You have to de-solder this tiny resistor and it requires a very fine tip soldering iron and some expert eyesight.
(The software can now be downloaded directly from their website).Ĭonverting the radio for expanded frequency operation requires the removal of a resistor so tiny it could fit under your fingernail. Stryker sent out a cable promptly in the mail and emailed me the software. I placed a quick email to Stryker regarding this and they said this was a packing error on the first batch of radios and that subsequent radios will come with both in the box. However I did notice right away that there was no USB programming cable or software included with the radio. The radio came with a very basic-looking microphone, mounting bracket and hardware, power cord, and a nicely printed manual. The Stryker didn’t yield any surprises as I unboxed the radio. The goal (at least as I had heard it) was to create a radio that could perform in all modes and offer the frequency stability that the die hard SSB crowd demanded. The other complaint has been that often SSB export radios performed well on AM but not SSB or vice versa. The Magnum 257, Optima, and RCI 29xx series have been some of the notable exceptions. One of the biggest complaints about SSB export radios over the years has been issues with frequency drift during SSB operation. Stryker spent a long time working with the factory to develop this radio and the goal was to create a SSB radio that would retain all of the positive aspects of their previous AM radios while offering SSB stability. This radio has been a long time in the making and the first rumors we heard of the radio started over two years ago. The Stryker SR-955HP is a brand new radio released in May 2012. Stryker SR-955HP 10 Meter SSB Export Review