QUANSHENG UV-K5 Another great SSB firmware, AM fixed + simple installation

[@Hank_W6IR]

A very nice tour of the firmware. Merry Christmas Paul.

[@OM0ET]

Thanks! Happy Merry Christmas Hank! 😉👍

[@okhamradio]

I think, this radio will be more popular than baofeng uv5r

[@OM0ET]

I think it is already :)

[@Alex_ES1MER]

Всё так :)

[@jayanderson9068]

I don’t know about that .

[@thespectator2976]

better to hold, better looking. better community :)

[@rfcdgaf]

@@jayanderson9068 THere's no reason to buy the baofeng anymore, this takes the cake. USB-C charging, custom firmware and for $15-$20 USD. It's a no brainer

[@mostlypostie1]

M+0 is Manual RF Gain/AGC. Press F + UP/DOWN to change the level 👍

[@OM0ET]

Excellent! Thanks for this info! 😃👍

[@AngryBoar]

Just ordered one. It arrives Jan 5. Great for scientific research and experimentation. 😬

[@g0fvt]

With the hacked firmware these are quite amazing radios, mine both have transmit unlocked but of course they should not be operated far from the 2m/70cm bands , the output spectrum is scarily bad. I have not had the time to fully explore the possibilities but they are a great basis for experimentation. Unfortunately some people will doubtless try use the wide transmit range that can be enabled via the keyboard. A great value for money radio, mine both have the latest Egzumer firmware..

[@g0fvt]

@@Rob2 I may yet restrict the TX coverage of mine, it is a liability to have completely unlocked transmit, particularly on a handheld that gets left in random places in the house.

[@Rob2]

@@g0fvt Indeed. Mine is set to the 144-146 430-440 TX range that is appropriate here. This also prevents mistakes with repeater shift etc. Unfortunately it seems the setting gets erased when flashing firmware...

[@lampshadesneeded]

​@@Rob2uk is 144 to 146

[@Rob2]

@@lampshadesneeded Well, I looked it up again as I remembered the band was extended in the UK some time ago. Turns out that the extension is only up to 147 MHz, and that it has to be applied for individually. Also this ends in October 2024, I don't know if it will be extended by then. So the 144-148 should have been 144-147 in the firmware, and probably not even that as I understand that the band plan for 146-147 reserves it for wide band applications like data and TV.

[@KB1UIF]

​@Rob2 Has Ofcom widened the TX for 2m? In the past, it was 144-146Mhz. I used to live in the UK and that was the TX range back then. I'm now in the USA and we have 144 - 148 Mhz for 2m.

[@fernandotalamantes5896]

Hi and Nice. it is possible to expand the rx bandwith to 50 khz to be able to decode wx sats properly and avoid the hash sound for low if bandwidth. tks

[@АндрейС-л2м]

In the newer version of Fagci mode you can enter a frequency by pressing 5 (* is .) and confirm it by M. And the modulation changing by pressing 0.

[@ik8vwa]

Does it work with a macbook? And can someone post the link to the firmware? If I click on the link, a mask appears but no firmware.

[@jest.S50SI]

Thanks Mike for your's test abaut egozumer and Ijv mode. I put on mine Ijv and happy with it a lot. 73 fro S5

[@acinagustian]

Apa sama kaya egzumer

[@ominkan3129]

How I enjoy your videos. Always informative. Good links and smooth narration, with sharp videos. It would be interesting if the firmware could switch from showing the dual band to a band and spectrum meter and back again. Depending what you want to look at. The radio is amazing but the firmware developer's are geniuses. Thanks Paul, Merry Christmas, the best of health to you.

[@yanfishtwig2356]

Thank you very much for the easy flash link worked like M

[@tommypickles9064]

I just ordered mine but it’s not gonna get here till January 25th I so can’t wait till it gets here

[@morphshag]

can this thing TX SSB on 2/70? We have a 2m SSB Net here every friday. Be great to use a handheld if possible

[@M70ACARRY]

Yes, but you'll likely be chastised.

[@brunodinis7454]

​@@M70ACARRYno, egzumer firmware does not TX on SSB

[@BFMaxMaron]

So, can you use this even on 27 mhz, on the CB-Band?

[@Yavor54]

Sadly, my new K5-8 doesn't receive on HF. Must have changed something in the new radios.

[@Scott_AI5EF]

Great video! I've this radio since last year. (Anysecu version)

[@RisingTidesAC]

Why is this video labeled single sideband when it is really double?

[@OM0ET]

Because no everyone know what DSB means. SSB sounds more familiar to everyone.

[@RisingTidesAC]

@@OM0ET Thank you.

[@iRRe8]

I have a question. How is this firmware different from the egzumer one?

[@MauricevdfHermsen]

for 20 bucks a pc and a little time.... you know it. 73

[@ohyeawhosurpoppy]

Thank you for the info and presentation.

[@m3vwg]

has the scope function gone on this version?

[@om8ate]

Which one is better? One which you talk about month ago or this one?

[@ivanabidin]

Can you help us transmit on 85 Mjz with loud voice? I have tried egzomer the sound isnt working thanks

[@robertburdoff1789]

re tactical antenna - I had one & trying to remember the brand, however, it was stamped with the frequency range & was supposed to be good for up to 520mhz - on 477 (UHF CB) the SWR was almost nudging towards 8. The really bizarre thing, was unscrewing the top of it leaving effectively a 3 inch stubby, the SWR went down to 1.

[@stratocasterblue]

Interested to listen to 2 meter ssb and 440 ssb how does it recieve on those good video thanks

[@DanielHernandez-sc9rx]

the firmware is no longer available? another link?

[@АлексейЛесуков-ч3ь]

I flashed my radio twine at first with Egzumer v0.22 and the second time Egzumer V2.3R5 and I don't receive SSB signals on both firmwares on the SSB mode only AM signals I connected my base external antenna and the frequency was busy on my HF radio then I connect it to the Quansheng and I can only receive the normal RX signal noise but no voice communication do you know why? Is there an extra setting to make it work?

[@Funtimefoxy-o7l]

what's HT unlock all frekuensi ? & any use TX for all band ?

[@petrklic7064]

Is it possible TX HF-band ? Or is it disabled like CB band ?

[@user-mo4ul5td2p]

What in the best.current custom fw for am airband réception ? Thanks

[@Rylisa24]

Which one is better Senhaix 8600 or quansheng uv-k6?

[@ScottMcClain-jv2en]

Mine will not flash, It keeps saying: Connecting to the serial port... No data received, is the radio connected and in flash mode? Please try again. The radio is connected and LED is on solid , it shows up in the USB Serial port Any Ideas?

[@OM0ET]

Yes, you have not installed serial driver in your PC or version of the driver is not working on your PC

[@ScottMcClain-jv2en]

@@OM0ET I installed the driver, restarted the computer and , the same error . Does it have to be a Baofeng cable?

[@arnoldgrubbs2005]

Interesting, so all SSB on this is DSB? Was wondering how it (DSB) would work for RX of SSB on VHF UHF for use as a downlink SSB RX for as part of a portable satellite station with FT-817/818? IF it would RX clear enough it would be a great low cost addition to a station for satellites. Merry Christmas!

[@OM0ET]

yes, it is a dual side band DSB used in this receiver

[@steelgtr]

Will this work on the original version of this radio? ( non amber display)

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Another great video, Paul. I assume the same would be true of the UV-K6? Is the K6 a big improvement over the K5? Thanks, and Merry Christmas!

[@la7dfa]

They are all the same internals. Basically just a different exterior. Same goes for all variants of Quasheng K5, K6 etc

[@Rob2]

@@la7dfa Yes, they are all the same... unfortunately. Wishlist items: - rotary encoder instead of the white LED - larger flash space (e.g. 256K) - RGB LED backlight for settable color. That is probably what the K6 should have been (in Baofeng models, UV-K5 is with LED and UV-K6 with rotary encoder)

[@georgebarbaris4495]

Hallo my friend Can it transmit at 27 usb am fm than you also can you flash other firmware without reinstall configuration and calibration?just for play

[@user-jf5jg7drth]

Прошивка не доступна, почему?

[@quentinbush]

I managed to seize up my radio, it stopped changing channels like going on a go slow. Resetting the VFO made no difference so selecting ALL just made the digits big.

[@RosssRoyce]

Doesn’t look like it could do more than the Egzumer mod but this one lacks the spectrum. Don’t catch cold there.

[@riccardoerre]

That antenna? More performance? Thanks 😅

[@MrTrico78]

in pratica la radio la si può usare in banda laterale dai 10 ai 17 metri ma è megluo non trasmettere a causa delle armoniche, giusto? Quindi anche in 2 metri è meglio non trasmettere... Ho capito bene? 🤔

[@Hypercubeaudio]

La radio funziona bene in trasmissione sui 2 metri e 70 cm (vhf/uhf), per tutte le altre bande o frequenze e consigliato solo l'ascolto come se fosse un piccolo radio scanner.

[@MrTrico78]

@@Hypercubeaudio Come prevedevo... Infatti la uso principalmente come scanner tascabile... Per trasmettere in HF uso l'HF 😉

[@MrTrico78]

@@Hypercubeaudio Quindi immagino che per esempio la trasmissione in DSB in 2 metri non crei problemi, giusto?

[@Hypercubeaudio]

@@MrTrico78 esatto, tutte le modalita' (AM/FM/SSB) in 2 metri e 70 cm funzionano come ogni altro HT. .73 de 2E0RPS .. ah dimenticavo, io ho fatto l'upload dell ultima versione firmware di Egzumer

[@MrTrico78]

@@Hypercubeaudio Ah, non lo conosco, ma mi documenterò... Il DSB è sempre presente?

[@spr00sem00se]

can you add the sms function to this firmware? I tried two radios today, the k5(8) and uv5r plus, both had poor rx audio quality, and the other party complained that both had poor Tx audio, completely full of static. I cracked a baofeng uv5r out and it was flawless........ I really hope to find a firmware to allow better audio quality, but the FSK modem sending SMS is an abolsutely unexpected treat......... I wonder if anyone will hack it so you can send data via the serial port from a pc etc?

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

I can't find UNLOCKED at F.LOCK voice of the menu.

[@antoniofreita687]

Paul eu ct3 kj possível o indicativo no quansheng

[@Gomrath]

Am surprised it does not have 8.33 step size on AM airband, the egzumer 0.22 does.

[@OM0ET]

Also IJV does

[@sudanthiramn4240]

Good afternoon I like to know in your experience which software is best for quanshung k5 .by VU2NSK

[@pascalp9593]

Hello , I am on4baq how can I download the firmware for the uv-5 k ? Is this with win zip ? 73 on4baq

[@PatrykGlogowski]

great what about harmonics issue that is throwing stronger harmonics then original broadcast channel. cool feature but some transmission going over the air band with harmonics and with this is breaking a law international/federal

[@MrTrico78]

Ma il problema delle armoniche è presente a prescindere dalla banda in cui si trasmette? Per esempio se trasmetti in DSB in 2 metri, genera comunque armoniche?

[@PatrykGlogowski]

@@MrTrico78 harmonic transmitted is much higher power than the original frequency, harmonics are normal but they are few magnitudes weaker than the original frequency

[@kiroslabtsipgreg3992]

followed your instructions can not flash firmware to device,do I need a special cable or does any usb to c type cable works?

[@Diddy291]

You need that baofeng 2 pin cable. USB C will not do that. USB are just for emergency charging.

[@kiroslabtsipgreg3992]

Thanks for your fast reply,l just searched for baofeng 2 pin cable and l found out that it has 2 pin as you say,where do l plug it?l thought it goes in the type C port

[@kingearwig]

​@@kiroslabtsipgreg3992above the USBC door.

[@kiroslabtsipgreg3992]

Thanks allot.

[@kiroslabtsipgreg3992]

​@@kingearwig Thanks allot,l understand,and found the cable to order

[@KB1UIF]

"Compnd" might be for audio compression on TX. Just a guess.

[@optscep]

How do you use the spectrometer?

[@OM0ET]

The IJV firmware don't includes the spectrum scope

[@optscep]

Can you use a data cable from another Chinese radio?

[@OM0ET]

Yes, Baofeng for example

[@harold4113]

Firmware isn't valid anymore? Is there a fix?

[@DonHavjuan]

link broken now. does not load firmware.

[@petrok1rp254]

What’s difference is in between N and N- filter bandwidth please?

[@OM0ET]

N- is even narrower than N

[@carinho44]

The symbol percentage of battery disappears.

[@tompetroff]

firmware link is broken

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

Can it transmit/receive GMRS?

[@CinematicTouchProductions]

Can the firmware link be open in Firefox or Brave browser or only in Chrome browser?

[@stevestocking333]

It don't work any more 😢link is off

[@kostasa50]

Can receive in 160m band?

[@mostlypostie1]

There is a single VFO mode too. Nice way to simplify the screen. 👍 HOW TO: Check the latest firmware v2.5R2. You need to access the service menu mode (Power ON with PTT + S1), access the menu, and assign the function "VFO SWAP" to a side key... This feature in VFO mode, change from double to single. Also, Single VFO method (new) Put into Single VFO mode: F +2 A/B Enter the desired frequency (7 digits). The VFOs are called VAx or VBx to make it clear which one is active.

[@bonnerglp]

what setting is single VFO mode? setting 56 doesn't change the display

[@RCVinyl]

If you figure out how to do this, please post it as I would love to know as well. Thank you.@@bonnerglp

[@Rob2]

In the firmware I use, single-vfo mode only affects the receive operation, not the screen.

[@mostlypostie1]

​@@bonnerglp check the latest firmware v2.5R2. You need to access the service menu mode (Power ON with PTT + S1), access the menu, and assign the function "VFO SWAP" to a side key... This feature in VFO mode, change from double to single.

[@mostlypostie1]

@@RCVinyl ​ @bonnerglp check the latest firmware v2.5R2. You need to access the service menu mode (Power ON with PTT + S1), access the menu, and assign the function "VFO SWAP" to a side key... This feature in VFO mode, change from double to single.

[@AngryBoar]

Thank you Paul. 🤝

[@stekx1loaded108]

Isnt that the k6?

[@Rob2]

No it is the k5(8)

[@alanklasek7195]

Yes, k6 and k5(8) are the same unit.

[@Rob2]

@@alanklasek7195 From what I understand the only difference between all the models is the color of the display and some details in the case. The electronics are the same.

[@Makidoja]

Download Link no longer works?

[@Ema8687]

Failed to connect to the serial port. Can anyone help please?

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

reconnect the cable after the radio is ON with LED ON.

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

I can't find on F.LOCK the sub voice UNLOCK ALL...

[@optscep]

Yes i got it thanks but this firmware we cant TX. Its locked

[@jest.S50SI]

Love this radio! Vorth 2times higer price !! Nice toy wrealy

[@RCVinyl]

I am using this firmware and think it is great. However, I cannot seem to go from VFO back to Memory mode even though I press function then the "3" button. I can go the opposite from memory to VFO, but not the other way. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Thanks.

[@mitchm2559]

No need to press the function button, just use the 3 button to toggle between VFO and MR mode. Hope this helps!

[@mitchm2559]

It's a long press on 3 button...

[@RCVinyl]

Thank you!!

[@0kti]

This is egzumer 0.21? My keys work different

[@OM0ET]

8:13

[@mortalscrombat8733]

I followed these exact instructions and it bricked my uv-k5. Does not power on now. Only thing it will do is power on the light on top if I press the ptt and turn it on. ?? now what?😤

[@OM0ET]

Try to reload custom firmware again, or try to reload an original firmware from the IJV Mnual website.

[@manosmargaronis]

Is this firmware only for SSB? Is it different from the other firmwares?

[@OM0ET]

No, FM for TX and AM, DSB CW is available for RX.

[@manosmargaronis]

@@OM0ET Can you please tell me where to find the latest firmware? Thx

[@JuliusLemonhead]

Hi, is there another way to get the firmware and flash app? as the link to fw isn't available, linked page gives following error.. Http error: 404 Error while loading firmware, check log above or developer console for details.

[@stratocasterblue]

Have the same problem error 404 no firmware

[@lisbon2006]

Hi can you tell me if the radio have lsb?

[@James-hy8gu]

It doesn't go lower than 17m

[@PIasmaZombie]

​@@James-hy8guI've seen in other videos it goes to 20m.

[@James-hy8gu]

@@PIasmaZombie oh good to know! I'll have to install the new mods on my uvk5 and check it out.

[@lampshadesneeded]

Dsb receives upper and lower sideband but lsb will be shifted. Lsb is used on parts of 11m band

[@chickenjoymanok1]

can transmit on 2 meter ssb?

[@christianknight2905]

I've seen video that is does but has extremely poor trx

[@masken72]

file is no longer there

[@aberdeencompassionsociety]

Will this radio receive a sw transmission

[@OM0ET]

yes but only from 15MHz and up

[@acinagustian]

Apa ini sama kaya texsas 3 ben dan shopwear v0.22 dari egzumer trimakasi dari indonesia

[@makecarman]

ขอบคุณที่ให้ความรู้ทีดีครับ

[@dazzp2]

How are you showing one vfo ?do you loose the spectrum?

[@OM0ET]

spectrum is not included in this firmware

[@quentinbush]

Anyway, the radio was cheap, it entertains me and doesn't matter if it ends in the trash. It cost me 3 lattes and a bun.

[@MM0SDK]

Lattes do taste better though. Not sure about the bun.

[@Twisted-wizard]

Ac8jn here.. thank you for being an Elmer in this area thank you for you very informative videos . Hope you don't mind if I download them for future reference incase yt decides to remove your channel. Thank you again 73's Ac8jn. Also it's like the qrp version of my yaesu 857.. If you think about it..

[@OM0ET]

Well, I just hope KZbin will not find any reason to remove my channel, hihi 😁😁 Thanks for your compliment!

[@edisonjohn6346]

Unfortunately colleague Paul, they deleted my comment yesterday where I suggested you to make us the recommendation of what is the best firmware for the Quansheng for you and what things you would add or remove for a good ham radio, and if you would agree to create a group on another platform more everyday I hope you understand me, to be able to talk freely about your opinion on the matter (the creators of the youtube algorithm, do not like competition) hahahaha, but how would I do to contact you by another means not as "jealous" as youtube ? ??

[@herberthuber409]

Hello Paul, which or which website has this firmware, or output power also with ssb, happy holidays and a happy new year 73 😊

[@OM0ET]

Firmware link is in video description. SSB is for RX only.

[@herberthuber409]

@@OM0ET 😊👍

[@shaunwilliams3794]

Excellent work can anyone guide me how to program mine to cover all modes and frequencies what pc and cable.il.need appreciate any info or feedback thanks guys ct576

[@dj3jj]

The boring thing is, no company is building a handheld that can tx ssb !

[@petrok1rp254]

No longer spectrum available?

[@OM0ET]

Unfortunately no. There is no spectrum in this version.

[@The0nionKnight]

Is it really that important ?

[@James-hy8gu]

There are different mods available by different developers. Get the mod with the scope if you want that

[@66vds]

​@@The0nionKnight это как раз самое важное так как позволяет использовать приемник в качестве сканера. Плохонький приемник DSB это не более чем приятный бонус к панорамному индикатору.

[@strtkempo]

​@@James-hy8gu can you direct me to a source for various firmwares. Also somewhere a noob can learn how to do it. I hack android phones for fun so this shouldn't be too hard😂😅

[@blueline308]

Who makes this firmware?

[@OM0ET]

there are many developers on the net

[@blueline308]

Yea, but who makes THIS one? It is not egzumer.@@OM0ET

[@mitchm2559]

@@blueline308 the startup screen shows "IJV" mod. Not the egzumer mod I previously had.

[@spiritcore1]

So frustrating that my country banned this model even for licensed hams

[@Wondobar]

LOL, which country?

[@spiritcore1]

@@Wondobar Israel

[@echo-_-radio]

No scope tho ❤🎉 73

[@zoranconjar6815]

What is the fate of manufacturers such as Icom, Alinco, Kenwood or Yaesu with the offer of such cheap handheld radio stations???? 73

[@RoelandJansen]

Given the lack of quality of these things?

[@lampshadesneeded]

Japan will need to catch up or lower their prices. Yaesu is even rebranding cheap Chinese ht now. The old boys have been resting on their names too long

[@zoranconjar6815]

I totally agree, I have a DJ-F1, IC-24ET, FT-911, TH-27 in my old collection of handheld radios that are 30+ years old. With minimal repairs they are still functional, but I also have a Baofneg UV-B5 that has been working for 10 years. The Chinese are taking over a significant part of the market with radio devices, using the new SDR chips the war will be merciless for the buyers of radio stations. I hope that we will profit from it with cheaper equipment..@@lampshadesneeded

[@MM0SDK]

I do wish the Chinese would make an HF only qrp handheld trx. That would be amazing. There's not enough HF radios imo. G90 and the other 10w ic705 competition. Forget the model number.

[@RoelandJansen]

@@MM0SDK x6100. But again, quality is awful

[@sixpapavictor]

Theres absolutely no way that HT can talk on 10meters.....that radio has been wrongfully hacked

[@lampshadesneeded]

It can but internal filters mean only microwatts get out, and watts of harmonics including in airband. There are people working on adding filter modes to use hf tx

[@pff335]

i liked :D

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😉

[@minmingLi-o7p]

Is this firmware also suited for UV-5R plus ?

[@OM0ET]

No

[@OM0ET]

UV-5R is Baofeng

[@johnroberts8512]

Quansheng UV 5 r plus yes Baofeng uv5 r no

[@agsukandar]

I think so as long as it comes from the UV-K5 series. I have tried almost all the newest versions of the firmware to my Quansheng UV-5R Plus. My favorite firmware modder is facgi. 😊👍🏻✨ The latest one is this: kzbin.infoj82auSL4Nj8?si=Gdce-MhO1uTaF3h-

[@vincefletcher1547]

no point

[@andythickett3652]

I'm still hopeful that a CB band works 🤞🏻

[@la7dfa]

Depends with what you expect. It does really not work for transmit, since it is a 2m, 70cm radio with a LOT of disturbance on the VHF bands. Receive on "SSB" is USB + LSB at the same time, aka DSB. But with a proper antenna you will definately hear stations.

[@OH3WE]

I'd like to find a printable cheat sheet. Hate videos.

[@krzysztofkozowski931]

Please link to new firmware

[@CinematicTouchProductions]

your firmware link does not work

[@Ruvido]

Hi. I tried the procedure (even several times), but something went wrong and now my Quansheng is blocked and no longer turns on. The updater message said: Version check passed Flashing firmware Flashing... 2.1% Flash command rejected. Aborting. I also tried to restore the original firmware from the official website, but nothing. Is there any file to try to restore or should I resign myself to using my Quyansheng as a door stop? 🥲

[@Ruvido]

Ok, solved with a new programming cable. Congratulations for the firmware: now in aeronautical band the reception is very good!