Home Made Quansheng UV-K5 Desktop Transceiver

Transformation of the Quansheng UV-K5 VHF/UHF transceiver into a VHF/UHF desktop transceiver gives us a lot of ideas and possibilities for what we can add to this transceiver in the future thanks to more housing space. I had to rebuild some parts like the keyboard or the audio/data module several times. Whole process took me one month including video recording and post production.
Since this radio was originally only button tuned, we had to make an ESP32 based Encoder Controller, and thanks to Paul OM0WT code creator, Encoder tuning became a reality.
I am preparing another video where I will modify the Mainboard of this radio with the SI4732 chip Modification Board ver. 2.5. This was also the reason why I already pre-installed the HF Low Pass Filter and FM Band-cut Filter in to my Quansheng desktop transceiver.
I tried to use the original parts from the original Quansheng as much as possible.
IJV 3.20 Custom Firmware installed www.universiri...
Quansheng UV-K6 Transceiver: www.aliexpress...
Download Encoder Controller Firmware: github.com/om0...
Schematic diagram will be added here soon
Rotary Encoder Module KY-040: www.aliexpress...
HF Low Pass Filter: www.aliexpress...
Aluminium Enclosure: www.aliexpress...
Chokes: www.aliexpress...
Coaxials "Pigtails": www.aliexpress...
IPEX connectors: www.aliexpress...
Music:
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Song: • 20 Minutes Chill Music...
Song Creator: / @musicmaker7414
#quansheng #uvk5 #modification

[@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

[@hdguppies]

@ This!

[@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

[@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..

[@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.

[@egepmr]

This is clearly a masterpiece

[@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! :)

[@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. 😃👍

[@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! :)

[@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 😉👍

[@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

[@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 👍

[@wc4r]

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

[@batica81]

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

[@lithos7278]

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

[@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! 😊

[@JimmyCall]

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

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

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

[@OM0ET]

Thank you my friend 😊😊

[@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! :)

[@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! ;)

[@miketrailer6858]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@WA1ZMS]

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

[@jester6856]

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

[@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! :)

[@radiotec76]

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

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😊

[@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 😉👍

[@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

[@mikestokes235]

Wow amazing job there Paul. Well done!

[@Teshub]

I love this!!!

[@f4exb06]

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

[@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 😃👍

[@LZ1SSA]

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

[@FredStam]

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

[@jacko101]

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

[@RafaGarTier]

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

[@OM0ET]

Gracias Rafa 😊👍

[@moormoor4281]

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

[@christophermoore5405]

Absolutely amazing. First class !😊

[@hdguppies]

Next level soldering skills. You should be a surgeon.

[@theoskylab]

I assume you mean that sarcastically😂

[@hdguppies]

@@theoskylab absolutely did not. He's better than me at least.

[@theoskylab]

@ well if that is the case then stay away from a soldering station. if i soldered like the guy in the video i would be fired on the spot by my boss. i do think the idea of ​​the project is very good but the execution is asking for trouble. interference and short circuits can certainly not be ruled out.

[@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 😉👍

[@rjy8960]

Beautiful work, Paul!

[@KN4OKadventures]

Wow, excellent job with the build! Great video!

[@PWRSLV]

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

[@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! 👍

[@giorgiomoretto6392]

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

[@ericinthebush1961]

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

[@xlr8also]

Paul you are very talented. Wow!

[@OM0ET]

Thank you 😊

[@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

[@mostlypostie1]

That is an outstanding job. Well done!

[@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 😁 🇦🇺 👌 👍

[@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! :)

[@dspada1965]

I congratulate you, excellent work, without a doubt I would not do it

[@sardinastekno]

Creative and well planned and well built.

[@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 :)

[@ernestb.2377]

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

[@OM0ET]

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

[@wilkjg1769]

That is some good workmanship.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you! 😊

[@Purple-w4s]

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

[@om8elstefan]

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

[@gizmo3033]

such a sweet little radio

[@gbpauluk]

Excellent work Paul loved watching your videos. 👍

[@MGASeguridad-gy6uy]

The most gorgeous i seen in my life,seriously!! Really amazing!!! Perfecto amigo un trabajo maravilloso, te felicito desde España por todo lo que has echo en este vídeo y la pasión que le pones a tus proyectos!!! Un saludo!!!

[@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. 😆

[@Hiram8866]

You did a great job there Paul.

[@OM0ET]

Thank you 😊

[@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 ;)

[@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 :)

[@TonyM7CVK]

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

[@OhHeyTrevorFlowers]

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

[@jarekwitus3252]

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

[@MirlitronOne]

Nice work! My goodness, you're patient.

[@JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi]

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

[@YO3IGA]

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

[@johngaut7950]

Very impressive work Paul 👍.

[@seriousstuff8671]

Absolute precision bro, well done mate 👍 👏🏻 👌

[@OM0ET]

Thanks bro 🤩

[@SP9KSlawek]

It came out great. I wonder what else will be created based on UK-K5. Successful new projects and see you on air 73.

[@OM0ET]

UV-K5 is very good toy for us lol :D

[@13EMD01]

Beeindruckende Arbeit! Vielen Dank für das Video

[@heinerrambold8889]

Great job Paul, make the suggestion to quansheng to put them on the production line. Thanks!

[@OM0ET]

I would like to, that would be awesome!! :)

[@josemiguelmunoz6985]

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

[@dmitryfrolov6290]

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

[@vk5ukkklaus386]

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

[@putraperdana4941]

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

[@garyhardwick8489]

Amazing! Very professionally done.

[@DAndreaAndrea]

I love electronic projects, and this is so nice!

[@buckstarchaser2376]

It looks much more respectable now.

[@shackwishprice6924]

You should make and sell these to order very nice 👌

[@shackwishprice6924]

Definitely 👍

[@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 😃👍

[@iu1olr]

splendid exercise in style!

[@Fred_Klingon]

OMG this is interesting! I can't watch it now, but I've saved it for later 😊

[@elmofeneken4364]

Paul, you do nice work.

[@hfvhf987]

Very cool. Nice project!

[@MeineVideokasetten]

What? WHAT? GREAT!!! Nice work dear op!!! @Ali Express: When? 😂😂😂

[@mikhail_SV1TEA]

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

[@vbarrase5212]

Hello Paul, I would like to know what enclosure you are using for your project. I like the style of it and also would like to use this enclosure with other projects. Thank you.

[@CrazyChekov]

wow that looks awesome! Great work!

[@periklispld2061]

Truly amazing work, Bravo to you sir!!!

[@matthiaswilhelm9813]

Sehr gute Arbeit.Sieh meine CB Teleskop Antenne an🎯👍🙋😂❤

[@electechyt]

Great work Paul! I was looking for something similar but just a desktop HF, VHF and UHF Airband dedicated receiver with memories and fast scan. I'll let you know how I get on when I'm home on leave.

[@OM0ET]

Thanks Dave. After the Modification Board will be installed, this radio will receive all those bands you have mentioned 😉

[@Coreazcool]

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