Home Made Quansheng UV-K5 Desktop Transceiver

[@OM0ET]

In the next video I will modify this radio with Si4732 chip ver.5 Modification board for HF listening. Subscribe to this channel to get announcement immediately after new video is published on my channel 😉👍

[@papabear4822]

Thanks, I'll be patiently waiting

[@stewartrv]

Great video, thank you both for doing this. 73!

[@ocsrc]

I have been begging for the company to make a real scanner like this handheld or desktop that does DMR I have the uv5r DMR version of the radio so I know they can do DMR It would be incredible to see a digital Boefeng scanner for 100 dollars that does what the 800 dollar Uniden scanner does Stick it to Uniden the way you stuck it to Kenwood and Yaseu and the other ham companies. PLEASE

[@HarryTwoDogs]

Outstanding. You, sir, are a true radio hobbyist maniac. If a comet takes out the planetary infrastructure and all of civilization tomorrow, I have no doubt you'd be the first one back with electric lights and a radio calling beacon.

[@OM0ET]

lol :D Thank you

[@dorian213]

Amazing, I've been waiting for someone to do that. Congrats. Quansheng has to take this as competition and make it a real thing. Next step is to do a build in amplifier.

[@Andre-PY4DR]

Quansheng engineers watching this video must be soooo proud of you now... This is just... AMAZING!

[@OM0ET]

Oh, I wish they are watching it! I wish Quansheng start production also a desktop transceiver which can be also modified and added DSB atc..

[@egepmr]

This is clearly a masterpiece

[@christiankaiser7747]

This is just crazy, when I saw the thumbnail I was thinking that it’s just photoshopped. I can only say that this build/conversion is very impressive. Using a metal case looks really good. And then the inside wiring and soldering you’ve got some very good soldering skills. All in all a very interesting video.

[@OM0ET]

Yes, it is real radio. I just hope that others will inspire and build better quality radio, or if Quansheng start producing such kind radios.

[@stevejones8665]

​@@OM0ETQuansheng should employ you as a design engineer for there new base station Transceiver based on the UV Handheld. Absolutely brilliant work very well done 👍👍👍🥇. It's not very often you see such brilliant effort and time put into achieving miracles in our great hobby these days. Hats off and very well done. 👍👍👍 73 de Steve M0BFM

[@OM0ET]

@stevejones8665 thank you very much Steve for your compliments! It would pleasure to be a part of such a team in thr radio development. 😃👍

[@1903bretep]

What an excellent piece of work, your inventiveness, use of hand tools and practical approach to this project are a credit to you, well done.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you soo much! :)

[@Lukasz_Kev_SP5DML]

Awesome project!!! Encoder makes Quasheng more easy to operate and tune. 73.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you. Yes I agree. It is more ergonomic now 😉👍

[@sadhunterxl]

One of the best videos I've ever watched. Patience, effort, fine workmanship, meticulousness, skill... all in one. Congratulations..

[@OM0ET]

Thank you so much for your kind and motivational words! 😊

[@AdamSWL]

Absolutely amazing Paul!👏 I take my hat off to you! 🧢 Never before seen anyone turn a handheld radio into a really nice desktop! Your construction techniques and attention to detail are just fantastic. Thankyou so much for showing and documenting your work.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very very much for your compliment! :)

[@mrlintonious]

Now this is what is called a true Radio hack. Great work, and effort gone into this. Well done.

[@americaswayout4489]

If this was offered by the factory folks, I very likely would buy one!!!!! GOOD JOB ~~~

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@moormoor4281]

Happy too be your first customer

[@OM0ET]

:D

[@batica81]

Wow! Haven't seen something like this in a while, or ever! Congratulations on your patience and talent!

[@miketrailer6858]

There are three things you can watch forever: fire, water, and as OM0ET assembling his designs. 😊

[@lithos7278]

The best construction I've ever seen... Unbelievable... Well done....

[@JimmyCall]

Admiration from Australia for all your custom works! Reminded me of technical school projects.

[@wc4r]

The real ham radio experimenter soul is alive! So impressive.

[@Kc3vhr]

you know theres people who want an affordable all band all mode 2m/440 rig and this is close if the ssb was worked out you would have a desired product or kit. really really cool

[@edwardfletcher7790]

This is an AMAZING Hack 😮👍 Very clever keyboard design and the encoder is fantastic ! The interior layout is mind blowing !! I can't believe how much work you put into this 😮 It reminds me of the time I hacked a 1999 Ericsson GSM phone into an old office phone case. I used gray PC flex cable too, but it's horrible stuff, hardly any wire cores and the plastic melts really easily. A blob of hot glue makes a good LED light guide/diffuser. I absolutely LOVE Hacks like this 👍 BRAVO !

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! This keyboard is actually my 2nd version already :D

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@OM0ET Given the three carcasses, I assumed there was quite a bit of prototyping 👍

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

Your parents must be very proud of you. Amazing build, well done, and thank you for sharing.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you my friend 😊😊

[@alirezabagheri3979]

hi frind . iam alireza from thehran in iran . Dear friend, I myself work entirely in the field of electronics. You really did a great job. And I think you love what you do

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😉 Yes I really love this job! 😊

[@johnbartolo6798]

Fantastic knowledge and skills/expertise shown in this video. Sir I take off my hat off to you! extremely well done!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very very much! :)

[@PWRSLV]

Hard to believe my eyes. Fantastic work, Paul!!

[@eddyyantosjahputra9269]

You are really outstanding. Your basic of electronics and DIY spirit is far beyond the majority. Enjoy your life at the fullest. Greetings from Indonesia JZ04LED....

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very much! :)

[@christophermoore5405]

Absolutely amazing. First class !😊

[@papabear4822]

I think you did a great job here. Thank you sharing all of the information and links. This is just the project I want for when I'm stuck inside the house this winter. Also. I watch many of your posts on my roku device. OM0ET, you ROCK brother. Keep up the great work here.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! I wish you good luck with your Desktop Q'sheng Transceiver! ;)

[@mikestokes235]

Wow amazing job there Paul. Well done!

[@radiotec76]

This a stunningly awesome and beautiful project. A real art meats practicality. Incredible!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😊

[@jester6856]

Absolutely stunning.... well thought out and gorgeous throughout.. would love to see this go to production.. well done sir.

[@hdguppies]

Next level soldering skills. You should be a surgeon.

[@hoopztube]

This is just amazballs! I am sure your talents will be in demand with everyone wanting ou to sell them one, but given the work involved I think this is a one of a kind.

[@WA1ZMS]

Congratulations! Fantastic hobby engineering at its best. That’s what our great Amateur Radio hobby is all about. Amazing work Paul!!

[@KN4OKadventures]

Wow, excellent job with the build! Great video!

[@reedreamer9518]

That is some very fine hand work, but instead of drilling, grinding and filing faceplates for my gadgets, I bought a 2-axis milling machine work table for my drill press. I workout all the dimensions and moves on a spreadsheet and convert them into number of turns on the handles, and I use drills for the holes and end mills for the squares and slotted holes. When I account for backlash properly, I get CNC quality results. I use project enclosures that have removable faceplates that I replace with double sided PCBs, which are easy to mount and machine, and I finish them with a chemical tin plating.

[@OM0ET]

Perfect! I would love to know operate CNC machine. Good job! 👍

[@IamSpectre2020]

Very impressive, Their must-have been a lot of planning, incredible piece of work congratulations.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you. Yes it really was. One month of work. Some parts were re-designed and re-built couple times. But I am glad how it works now 😉👍

[@rjy8960]

Beautiful work, Paul!

[@gtretroworld]

I really enjoyed this video Paul and something i had in the back of my mind to try a while back but in no way to this scale. You can see the time and effort that has gone into this project and i love the inclusion of an encoder. Thanks 73 M3VWN

[@OM0ET]

Thank you. To be axact it took me 3 and half weeks to complete this radio, recording and finish this video :)

[@moormoor4281]

Thanking you most kindly from English England and I wish you can make another so I can then purchase from you Paul

[@FredStam]

I only can say well done, Paul. quite an inspiration.

[@mostlypostie1]

That is an outstanding job. Well done!

[@sardinastekno]

Creative and well planned and well built.

[@jacko101]

Holy hell, that's cool AF. Well done mate, you have some serious skills!

[@ericinthebush1961]

Absolutely stunning job Paul. Very well done. 73's from South Africa

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Brilliant, I don’t understand why the Chinese manufacturers have not jumped on this. Nobody makes an inexpensive 2 meter, MURS, GMRS, 70 cm base radio with power supply built into the radio. This is a no brainer with the HT market on fire as it is.

[@OM0ET]

I would so love to see this from Quansheng ;)

[@RafaGarTier]

😮 AMAZING, INCREDIBLE 😮 Paul, you never cease to amaze us all.

[@OM0ET]

Gracias Rafa 😊👍

[@gbpauluk]

Excellent work Paul loved watching your videos. 👍

[@f4exb06]

Very impressive! I am amazed by your skills and dedication. BTW I was very happy to meet you on the air today 😀

[@wilkjg1769]

That is some good workmanship.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😊

[@Team-fabulous]

What a fantastic project.. Hope it serves you well.....The true spirit of amateur radio..

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! Yes I am using it for our local repeater 😉👍

[@xlr8also]

Paul you are very talented. Wow!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you 😊

[@giorgiomoretto6392]

Eccezionale ❤❤ grande ham un lavorone ma che soddisfazione 👍👍👍73 da Padova Italia

[@MrBejarae]

Not only an original idea but olso practical. Great and pecise job, Performed like a master. My congratulations!!

[@justme-n-gracie]

He is the first to complete this and make a demo video but not really "original" since several of us are working on similar

[@josemiguelmunoz6985]

OMG!!! What a genius work! My respect sir.

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

That's a solid build. Thank you for sharing.

[@johngaut7950]

Very impressive work Paul 👍.

[@1kzrider]

WOW FREAKING OUTSTANDING. Instant smash on that subscribe button. Totally appreciate your knowledge and skills here. You need an apprentice to pass this kinda of knowledge down.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you very very much! :)

[@YO3IGA]

That's what ham radio is about, contructing, modifying... Congratulations ! 73 from YO3IGA

[@garyhardwick8489]

Amazing! Very professionally done.

[@Purple-w4s]

Well done, Im sure youll get a ton of requests maybe a contract!

[@buckstarchaser2376]

It looks much more respectable now.

[@mikhail_SV1TEA]

wow......congrats! another one excellent video!!!😃👌

[@gizmo3033]

such a sweet little radio

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

You my friend are an outstanding and amazing experimenter and builder. Love and enjoy all your videos. Your Loop is performing quite well and the best loop I have owned so far. 73 Fred

[@OM0ET]

Thank you my friend Fred for your compliment! 😊 I am so happy for your satisfaction with MC-20 Magloop antenna! 😃👍 73

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

@@OM0ET it is a great performer. More videos to come using your loop.

[@OM0ET]

Awesome! Thank you Fred 😃👍

[@om8elstefan]

Si veľmi šikovný a kreativný,dole klobúk! Vy73! a Ďakujem za inšpiráciu.om8el.

[@13EMD01]

Beeindruckende Arbeit! Vielen Dank für das Video

[@jarekwitus3252]

Świetna robota 👍👍👍 pięknie wykonałeś pracę, super 👍 👍👍, brawo ty 👍👍👍

[@alec69xd]

SO COOL! Incredible work.

[@ernestb.2377]

Congratulations on finished project. It was a quite some time effort.

[@OM0ET]

Thanks you! To be exact 3 and half weeks :)

[@dmitryfrolov6290]

Well done Paul! Quansheng Pro 3 Mark 5 mk2 😂🎉.

[@jamesmahoney6009]

Ssb or multmode would be great..fantastic workmanship 👍

[@vk5ukkklaus386]

Very well done, excellent project thankyou for sharing the project we us 😎 🇦🇺 🙏

[@periklispld2061]

Truly amazing work, Bravo to you sir!!!

[@MirlitronOne]

Nice work! My goodness, you're patient.

[@seriousstuff8671]

Absolute precision bro, well done mate 👍 👏🏻 👌

[@OM0ET]

Thanks bro 🤩

[@Hank_W6IR]

You made it look easy Paul. Congrats on such a fine job. Bet you wish you had a CNC for the chassis work.

[@OM0ET]

definitely yes Hank, I would love to have CNC and know to operate it :)

[@yv6eda]

Wow! Beautiful work!

[@LZ1SSA]

Поздрави от LZ1SSA OT България за огромния труд и познания. От Завода ще ви платят и ще се интересуват от вас.

[@Hiram8866]

You did a great job there Paul.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you 😊

[@DAndreaAndrea]

I love electronic projects, and this is so nice!

[@davidmaddison2628]

Brilliant! This must be the most hacked Quansheng ever!

[@OM0ET]

Not yet :D It is waiting for a second mod. The Modification board 5.0 and CEC firmware next :)

[@brentonmeadowsvk3cm]

Tremendous work, absolutely loved this video from start to finish, this is what ham radio is all about. Love it....cheers Brenton vk3cm Tangambalanga North East Victoria Australia 😁 🇦🇺 👌 👍

[@TonyM7CVK]

Fantastic Paul very professional looking modification to the K5, as many have commented this would sell well if one was available 73 M7CVK

[@JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi]

Wau what a nice build. Nice set of building skills….👍🏼👌🏼🤘🏼

[@hfvhf987]

Very cool. Nice project!

[@putraperdana4941]

Anda sangat berbakat dalam merakit secara manual...saya termotifasi

[@stickmenwithrayguns]

Good job. And 👍for showing that some modifications can be done by anyone who owns an axe and not always require expensive tools or 3D printers. 😆

[@paolobollini6834]

Complimenti!! Ottimo lavoro

[@zibimazi]

Niesamowite jestem po wrażeniem. Super robta takie poświęcenie gratulacje. Pozdrawiam SP9DHI Zibi

[@elmofeneken4364]

Paul, you do nice work.

[@CrazyChekov]

wow that looks awesome! Great work!

[@mauwizard]

Wonderful project, congratulation

[@denniscrowley8517]

Congratulations! Very nice.

[@terryboyle]

fantastic work - well done

[@ChristopherTerry-cc2lq]

one word.....inspiring

[@Coreazcool]

This is great! I would pay real money for something like this.....................

[@MrDoldora]

I'm impressed to say the least!

[@gregordoma5460]

very good, precise work, very nice idea, great project

[@WestYorkshire446DX]

Well done that man!

[@R.A.Lester-Esquire]

Respect, quite a complex build. You definitely need to obtain a CNC machine for that enclosure work 🎉

[@OM0ET]

Oh yes, I would love to have CNC and even more to learn to operate it, lol 😃👍