OK, this is my first post here. Seems to be a great place to find answers. I couldn't find anything on the search to help me so I made this post. I am looking in to a new radio and like the stryker 490 & 497, my question is what needs done to it to use as a CB? Have seen a little info but nothing solid. Any help out there?
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Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by megans_man10, Oct 16, 2013.
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Whoever you buy it from should be able to convert it in about 3 minutes. If it is a good shop they will tune it properly not just turn everything up to max. Have never had a Stryker but a well tuned one on a good antenna sounds great. Worked with a couple of sand haulers who used them. As good as Connex and Galaxy. I think most of these companies use a lot of the same parts now days. A good initial setup is more valuable than a lot of power that you can't use or understand. Some of the more informed on here can tell you more.
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Have you looked at the Stryker 955HP? Is it within your price range?
It does have many new features that are not on the 490 and 497.
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It's all Ford & Chevy, but I use a Magnum Delta Force. Older radio, but worked on works nice. Then there is the stolen radio problem. How much are you willing to loose? Seems rampant in truck stops lately. All that $$ in a radio some crack head gets $50.00 for to a pawn shop. They took 2000.00 out of my truck while I was taking a shower. In daylight in the front row. Worth thinking about.
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Yup. You only gotta lose one to realize it isn't that big a deal.
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megans_man10,
Pretty much any of the "export" radios such as Connex, Stryker, Magnum, Galaxy 33/44/55/66/77/88, etc....all require a "conversion" to make it work on CB due to not being legal to use in the U.S. and to get around the FCC's rules. The conversion usually entails of moving a jumper around on the board, or unsoldering a wire on the board and resoldering it elsewhere, etc. CBtricks.com has some examples of how to do this on some radio models. In some cases (such as Magnums) you also have to reset the CPU by depressing and holding a button on the underside of the board, for a few seconds.
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FF>> to 3:07 move the 3pin connection is all that it needs.
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yes here is the radio Stryker SR-497HPC 10 Meter Amateur Radio which is very good in radio's Best in class power output and top of the line features. Introducing the Stryker SR-497HPC 10 Meter Amateur Radio.
The new Stryker SR-497HPC is the big brother to the SR-447HPC 10 Meter Amateur Radio. Weve designed it for class leading power with 100+ watts PEP. As with the SR-447HPC weve loaded the radio with real world, common sense features that make using it a blast. Highlighted below are some of the more important features that the SR-497HPC offers. Important Features Include
7-Color Channel Display The SR-497HPC features a 7-Color channel display (Stryker Exclusive)
Brilliant 7-Color LED Backlit Face Plate- Choose from 7 colors with the push of a button or let the CPU controller scan through all of the colors on its own. Our exclusive face plate design provides operators with back lighted controls, making adjustments even in the darkest conditions easy. Best of all our design is extremely durable and can be dimmed using the color/dimmer button located on the front panel of the radio.
High Power- The SR-497HPC uses six IRF-520 mosfet transistor that provides the user with 100 + watts PEP. If you want be heard, the SR-497HPC has the power required to do some serious talking.
Multiple Step Dimmer Our improved dimmer allows you to fine tune how bright you want the backlighting and channel diplay. Simply press and hold the color button in until the radio dims to the desired level. You are no longer limited high, medium or low.
Heavy Duty AM Regulator Weve upgraded the AM Regulator for increased reliability.
Digital Echo with/ Dual Front Mounted Controls Provides the operator a much wider range of effects and control than typical factory or aftermarket echo boards. Our board is able to reproduce the human voice with virtually no distortion providing maximum clarity and enjoyment.
Two Different Roger Beeps Two different roger beeps are included with the SR-447HPC. These are controlled using a switched that is located on the front panel. This is a feature that you will find on virtually no other radio direct from the factory. Most importantly the roger beep can be turned off when its not needed.
Variable Power Control Allows the operator to adjust or vary their carrier from one watt to 25 watts. This is a must have feature if the operator intends to use an external power device.
Variable Talk Back Control The infamous talk back squeal is virtually eliminated with our independently controlled talk back circuitry. The operator can adjust the volume to the perfect level as operating conditions require. Best of all the user no longer has to turn down the microphone gain to stop the annoying squeal that is often the result of poor design or cost cutting at the production level.
Up-Armored Receiver- Our exclusive receiver protection works even under the harshest conditions, such as those experienced at a busy truck stop with many operators running high power radios. In addition our receiver filtering is tighter than most radios on the market. This means adjacent channel rejection is improved.
Additional Features Include
7-color meter light and channel display
Large round meter that is easy to read
Advanced NB/ANL Circuit Reduces Interference
AM/FM Operation and PA Circuitry
Automatic AWI (Antenna Warning Indicator) alerts the operator if their SWRs are too high
Multiple step dimmer button on front panel
Front microphone connector for easy mounting in tight spaces
Receive and Microphone gain controls
Frequency Counter Jack pre-wired for FC-390 style counters
1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
You can visit the source website for the Stryker SR-497HPC 10 Meter Amateur Radio here you can also find the software and installation guide for the SR-497HPC 10 meter amater radio. -
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help!!! i just put this radio in my day cab mac i have power to the radio but am unable to pick up or transmit ?? im using a Wilson 2000 with a 31 inch whip and am not getting an swr warning so im LOST is the truck not grounded well can that be the problem any suggestions would be much appreciated
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