The Most Hackable Radio / Quansheng UV-K5(8) / UV-K6 / UV-K5

[@247SH]

Gaining an amateur radio licence is just the beginning. I’ve had mine nearly 40 years and I’m still learning, lifelong. Great video! 73s

[@tbobmann229]

Just ordered 4 of these for myself and family..now we got to figure out how to use them! ..going to get license and see where that goes..great vid thanks!

[@PWRSLV]

Wait... Have I just stumbled upon a DECENT amateur radio channel?! Great video and editing. A pleasure to watch and take in the info. I gave up the hobby a good while ago but like to keep my eye on things so it's good to be subscribed. I am interested in the messaging. Fortunately, Quansheng sent me two of the earlier version of these radios, so I should be able to give this a go. Cheers 🤘

[@fotografm]

I also am getting back into amateur radio after a 30 year break ! We need more videos like this one. My second Quansheng is about to arrive and I am ready to flash the firmware 🙂

[@PWRSLV]

@@fotografm nice! I'm definitely not getting back into the hobby in the 'traditional' sense and probably never will. I've been put off for life with my local use in the UK. I do still enjoy the experimental side of RF and comms etc. I like Andy Kirby's channel too, great fun.

[@fotografm]

I am also more experimental and enjoy messing around with home built antennas. FT8 is a great way to check antenna coverage for me. What "put you off for life" ? I would be interested to know if you don't mind my asking.@@PWRSLV

[@arturk3810]

Same filing. Nicely done 10min.

[@btraker]

Welcome to one of the good 'tubers!

[@Ladiesmantwooneseven]

Please more content like this - very enjoyable to watch.

[@daeverion]

Fantastic video! So many amateur radio channels I've watched tend to shy away from modern tech, and won't cover very cool geeky things like exploring firmware mods etc. I look forward to more great content like this from you 😁

[@MarkRichardsontv]

I got my amateur license years ago and have finally started to get back into the hobby. Great video!

[@fotografm]

Me too !

[@bero2]

I enjoyed your video production. Very professional! I look forward to more of your work.

[@juanbait9670]

The best thing about these radios is the big top quality companys are going to need to start producing good stuff at cheaper prices to stay competitive, or else they will start fading.

[@Lagomosa]

Ill bet they prefer to go bankrupt, no sign off anything less expensive from them, the most basic ht from any of the big brands gets you like, 5 quansheng at least, and the top models are meh and cost 500$

[@justawfulgamer7738]

Yeah, they won't care.

[@Lagomosa]

@@justawfulgamer7738 on top of that, this, that a Chinese brand can produce a very good ht for less than 20 usd, is proof that the "big ones" are charging whatever they want for the equipment, if Quansheng can make an sell this to you st 16usd and still profit, well it's not so hard to figure it out, Yaesu, Icom and Kenwwod are a bunch of thieves, they are gonna end like the swiss watch market when the quartz movement changed Paradigm and they got screwed.

[@dutchbeef8920]

@@Lagomosaone great big tax deductible fire sale

[@anonymous_friend]

That's like saying Audi should stop producing vehicles because you can get a ford fiesta.

[@IrishHamRadio]

Really cool video 😊👌🏻 Have 2 of these and the firmwares just keep coming! You’re absolutely right about these mesh and off grid capabilities bringing more people to amateur radio.

[@PWRSLV]

Yes, agreed. The hobby really needs something more interesting, technical, challenging AND rewarding than FT8 😉

[@IrishHamRadio]

@@PWRSLV 😂

[@EasyGrowsIt]

Great intro to this radio and the hobby!

[@quadmods]

Excellent video. Great quality great useable and demonstrable information presented concisely. I’ve been having fun with those radios for a few months now. Cheers

[@defalt7651]

Your videos always teach me something new, thank you! About to look into the amateur radio license.

[@Zyczu55]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_OhI2alLp-f8ksi=HfD-sdiOWQ7rLy71

[@fotografm]

Excellent video ! I like the educational aspect too. We need to encourage more young people into the communications area. I hope that PMR446 might be an entry into this aswell as general shortwave listening. You mentioned "detect the frequency of nearby strong signal". I would be interested to know more about this.

[@sn0ren]

If you hold button 4 labeled "FC" (it's called frequency copy in the manual but I think it should be frequency counter) it will scan for strong signals. If you transmit on another radio nearby, it will find the frequency and if any ctcss/dcs tone is used it will find that too. Not sure what the range is. You can then hit the M button to save that frequency.

[@fotografm]

Oh my goodness that is a really useful function which I had no idea about. Thank you 1@@sn0ren

[@fotografm]

BTW is that using the factoy stock firmware or using Egzumer ?@@sn0ren

[@sn0ren]

Both, it's included in the stock firmware. Although you will need to press F and then 4 to use it.

[@madscientist15808]

I fully agree with your comment, especially the first part. Don't know if I'm still consindered young with 26 but I am REALLY into radio. Currently just on CB, mostly running digimodes and experimenting with different antennas but besides that I'm also learning for the HAM exam to (hopefully soon) get my HAM radio license.

[@waylonk2453]

Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed your video! It gave me a taste of all the possibilities of this small radio. The messaging function is very appealing, as is the spectrum analysis. I had no idea you could do so much with these units!

[@TalkingSasquach]

Great video!! II dig everything about your content from topics to editing. Whole video felt like i was watching The Matrix

[@zR_CrackiiN]

i feel like i need one of these radios now... hahaha

[@jacianmcgurk7424]

Be carefull with the usb charging only, it wont stop charging when the battery is fully charged, if you charge this way then time the charging or you will degrade the battery. The AM on custom firmware has been fixed, it's a fantastic piece of kit.

[@sn0ren]

Oh that is unfortunate, but important information.

[@Skibjib]

​@sn0ren hey man, I have a hard time believing him. I'm getting this radio tomorrow and I have proper usbc diagnostic tools, I will test this and get back to you.

[@jacianmcgurk7424]

@@Skibjib The 2S Lipo battery has a charge controller that balances the voltage between the two lipo cells, and the USB charging bypasses this charge controller. Exclusively using only the USB charging may result in an unbalanced charge of the two cells and could damage the battery in the long term by overcharging one cell and undercharging the other. Lipo batteries can become a fire hazard if they are consistently charged improperly or overcharged.

[@Skibjib]

@@jacianmcgurk7424 interesting. Thank you for more info. I haven't dissected the battery yet

[@jacianmcgurk7424]

@@Skibjib No problem my friend, if you find your model is now charged differently or is revised feel free to flame me, LOL 73s Ian

[@bepowerification]

I have this little radio for playing around and it is just great. what the display shows with the egzumer firmware is just awesome. also I am currently learning for my license mainly via an online course on YT and it is all very interesting and fascinating, definitely worth doing it if you are interested in all this and want to be able to transmit with your own sign.

[@newoaknl]

You forgot the link of the online course on YT. Link ?

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Tinkering with various firmwares and software like nicsure has produced (PC docking) is worth the miniscule price for me. Airband reception much improved with the ezgumer firmware. Good overview!

[@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427]

Passed my Extra today. This radio looks like fun, I am intrigued by HF and shortwave as well as SDR.

[@nathanbieber2840]

I got a boafeng long before I got a license. But getting a license gave me a good foundational understanding of RF which changed everything for me. Now I'm learning YSF finally

[@cassiofonte8172]

The most compelling explanation on why to get an amateur radio license I have ever heard, well done! It's a no brainer for anyone with an interest in exploring new and fun communication possibilities.

[@dazzp2]

The Detail is great , figuring out anything from Shortcuts , and to the very clever , amazingly (fact) 2 guys ,well one for definite , 1 guy who ain't even interested in Ham Radio , I'm talking about the SU who on GitHub wrote the hack and I'm pretty sure Retevis/Quansheng CEOs ain't moaning about ,but ain't exactly sent him 1% of sales lol, he'd definitely be in emergency Tax if so , .But the irony of this is where you said detail ,,The Devil sadly is in it , not so much across the pond , US Ham Radio is fun , it's not a Feeling you've been "Mickey Finned"like here in Britain , I think I'm not alone here when I say, in 28 years of being licensed ,1996, Windows had got my attention , and how unless you are established as either a popular repeater user to the fastest CW Keyer it takes years to feel you belong .Hierarchy has never gone away , and I love it when a new mode is being moaned about , a bit like "Local Shop" in Royston Vasey ,,"Hello Hello what's all this posting , we'll have no Quansheng here, this is a local hobby for local people , strangers doing devil's work on radios that cost less than my PL259 aren't welcome ere 😂,,this little radio could after years be on the way to an infamous change in the pricing of radios that we used to buy over 3 years at 50 quid a month ..I'd welcome the Harmonics being addressed soon ,apart from that * which lets face it , I'd pay Twelvty pounds 😂more on top of this radio that's the price of 2 Beers,,, Love it ....

[@lampshadesneeded]

Novice license is multiple choice that a dice throw can pass 1/4 of the time

[@Zyczu55]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_OhI2alLp-f8k

[@nelsonjanusson7278]

just went and watched all your videos! great quality and rly entertaining, pls make more :)

[@janusdk]

Love your editing and the look n feel of b roll and demo stuff. Behind the scenes and studio/workshop video some day?

[@sn0ren]

Perhaps 😀

[@roscoe1052]

Good job on explaining amateur radio. Short and to the point! :)

[@kentaylor6563]

This is the most informative explanation of this radio I have seen. I have the UV-K5 and it is as it arrived. The best $35 aust I have ever spent. My favourite radio. VK3KZ 73,s

[@newoaknl]

Very nice edited video-expression. Perfact narration. Thanks. I got 2 of them. 2024.

[@starcityofva]

Great video something else I can experiment with if my UV-K5(8) ever gets here... Subscribed and liked!

[@nicke.3011]

Mine took about 10 business days from China.

[@tsikada]

I got my drivers license and still bike 95% of the time but you have convinced me to get my amateur license

[@Zyczu55]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_OhI2alLp-f8ksi=HfD-sdiOWQ7rLy71

[@rezneps]

Wow I just ordered the uvk5 for this firmware but this killer app takes it up another notch!

[@apunctg]

finally a cool video about Ham radio ... well done 👏, M0IVI

[@lectrickwall4479]

Best video for this radio that i've found.

[@ON7MHZ]

Nice video ! And yes, I love my quansheng(s) :D

[@peterfairlie2296]

Amazing that the Quansheng UVK5 radio is only US $18 on aliexpress. Great channel BTW !

[@sn0ren]

Thanks, I really enjoy your content too 🙏

[@MrCarGuy]

Still too high. They were about $10 max most of last year

[@ruirocha4352]

Now it's 23 and up

[@LeoLaRock]

Firmware I use at the moment allows me listen from 10 mhz up to 1300 mhz and ssb mode too

[@SilverSpoon_]

yeah it's pretty good. I tried the IJV one but i'm only starting to get used with the egzumer one, also no spectrum analyzer yet which is a pretty neat stuff to scan a large range of frequencies.

[@LeoLaRock]

@@SilverSpoon_ I can hear China International Radio on 17.650 and a lot on 27 MHz. I would like if Quansheng would make cheap and hackable CB radios

[@marshmellow377]

I got my Beginner licence when I was around 12 years old, then my intermediate when I was about 14, 20 years later Meshtastic got me back into the hobby again. Going to order a couple of these to try sending messages amongst my family (all licence holders)

[@LB0FI]

Great video, and great production! And thanks for promoting amateur radio!

[@jeremycortese]

This is pretty slick. I’ll be buying a few of these radios to mod

[@imagitu6409]

ok...now hear me out. what is to stop anyone from cleaning up the hf signal with filters and amplifying it? you wouldnt even have to take the radio apart. The antenna jack could adapt directly to a box that accomplishes this with the antenna mounted on the project box. Any thoughts???

[@sn0ren]

I mean technically it’s possible to convert a bicycle into a car but at some point it makes more sense to just get a car.

[@Rich_Pierik]

Super video! Thanks.

[@olafelsberry420]

I love radio of all shape and size, I should get a ham radio license.

[@sn0ren]

You should!

[@zac_in_ak]

now if someone could figure out a way to shoehorn meshtastic in this that would be amazing

[@fotografm]

Oh yeah ! Great idea ! Plus M79 of course...

[@wanderingcalamity360]

​@@fotografm What's M79?

[@fotografm]

@@wanderingcalamity360 Maybe I meant M17 ?

[@wanderingcalamity360]

@@fotografm I'm still drawing a blank. From my perspective you went from antique grenade launchers to current-issue pistols. Lol

[@LeoLaRock]

I would like if Quanheng would make CB radios with hardware made for CB radio frequencies and with hackable firmware

[@muradppepefadhul4231]

The trans SONG at last part 😂🎉❤ Is fkn Awesome 😅

[@jasmuz]

Loved your video!

[@kd8bxp]

was wondering when someone might attempt to do a messaging with this radio.... Wouldn't that be something if you could do APRS from an HT for well under $40.00 ....

[@sn0ren]

APRS is one of my favourite things about amateur radio and unfortunately not many radios have a great implementation of it. I fear the firmware memory size is too limited on this radio to implement it, but I would gladly loose a bunch of the other features, spectrum analyser included, to gain APRS.

[@IntoTheWild70]

Seems obvious but when will we get a radio with a companion app from your phone via bluetooth. Bypassing T9 on the handset.

[@mikhailsimon9027]

need external hardware since it's doesn't have Bluetooth hardware

[@IntoTheWild70]

@mikhailsimon9027 yea thats what I mean. Bluetooth addition seems obtainable here..

[@Mark-wu6wl]

I wonder if there is a way to use an SDR to decode the text transmissions from this radio?

[@sn0ren]

That shouldn’t be too difficult as it is a regular AFSK encoded message. However I just saw another firmware which has built in encryption as well!

[@Mark-wu6wl]

​@@sn0ren Interesting! I'm looking forward to hearing more about that FW as well :)

[@5Perf65mm]

​@@sn0renAFSK is the modulation, I wonder what the modulation is? I am very interested in what the firmware is with encryption, can you please share?

[@ICEDoTDK]

Fedt nok søren og wow en del visninger du har fået på den Tillykke

[@ICEDoTDK]

som du moske ved så prøver jeg på dansk jeg har godt nok ikke fået det helt vilde ud af det i nu men jeg prøver stadig 😀

[@yungsmile7546]

Now that I have it I'm finding the miniscule letters impossible to read and I'm looking through 2.5+ bifocals. Why aren't they similar in size to the letters in the "Messenger" header?

[@alexsmedile]

I can't transmit with this radio on PMR. I enabled TX on every frequency. I can hear my other walkie-talkie transmitting but it doesn't receive anything back. Why??

[@joshuatheoder2196]

Check privacy codes on your other radio

[@alexsmedile]

@@joshuatheoder2196 Thanks! You were right, there were tones by default

[@mykdelta]

yes, your channel is very professional

[@ShoMoto-ko1ix]

Does anyone have any experience with the 12v battery eliminator? I have one for the Baeofang and it works well.

[@davidc9476]

Whats the device on the right at 5:25, that has scan wifi at the top?

[@sn0ren]

It’s an M5fire running Evil-M5Project

[@3nertia]

My problem with a ham license is having my address, name, and callsign in a publicly accessible database ....

[@coler154]

register a post office box address instead of your home address,

[@Zyczu55]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_OhI2alLp-f8ksi=HfD-sdiOWQ7rLy71

[@Lagomosa]

Only name and callsign is public here

[@zerofox1579]

Does anyone know if there is some type of manual for the JOAQUIMORG firmware available online?

[@LevyCarneiro]

It would be nice to have a GMRS version of this radio, with this same messaging capability firmware.

[@Lagomosa]

Program all the gmrs channels and thats it, but you must get the license

[@yungsmile7546]

I have GMRS on both of mine and the messaging works there as well as VHF and UHF. My disappointment is with the miniscule text being hard to read. Oh well, maybe Joaquim will improve that. I've put in a request to him on github.

[@somewhereinoklahoma5574]

There has to be a connection to get the docker to working with firmware so you can type on a computer and communicate to a distant radio using the same configuration. This technology is advancing so fast!

[@sn0ren]

The developer of this firmware seem to have already included docker support!

[@zerofox1579]

While I am really liking the JOAQUIMORG firmware, it does have one major drawback, once it is installed the radio can no longer be programmed via CHIRP. If anyone has found a workaround to this I would love to hear how!

[@sn0ren]

I’m using the egzumer custom version of chirp and it works 90% on joaquim

[@zerofox1579]

Interesting. I tried the egzumer version (linked in description) and CHIRP would not read from the radio. I get the error "Firmware JAOQUIM V0.3.4 not supported.@@sn0ren

[@zerofox1579]

I downloaded the egzumer CHIRP program linked in the description, unfortunately when I try to read from the radio I get an error that says "Jaoquimorg firmware V0.3.4 not supported". Am I missing something? Thanks@@sn0ren

[@sn0ren]

Oh maybe something has changed since I tried it. I haven't tried using CHIRP since the initial setup.

[@xcbiker2]

Unfortunately here in Portugal HAM license it takes years to get, first 2 years only can RX, next 1 year more on second category medium TX and then you can high TX called 1st category. Because of all these time people just quit of being a HAM operator

[@Thomas-vj3jg]

I can't seem to figure out how to compile my firmware. Does anyone know of a good tutorial on how to do this?

[@sn0ren]

There are precompiled binaries in the firmware folder on the github

[@Mark-wu6wl]

I just received my 2nd radio today. I tried the test messaging and it does work, however, I don't get the little + sign indicating that the message was received, even though I verified it is being received. Is there a setting in the menu that I need to change to enable this?

[@Mark-wu6wl]

Well, I solved my own problem :) I was using v0.3.1 firmware, I had to go back to v0.3.0 on both radios, then it worked.

[@sn0ren]

Glad to hear you made it work! 🙏

[@markwilliam3162]

thank you bin file worked great many thanks

[@zerofox1579]

I have found that with the joaquimorg firmware the entire 2 meter band is not usable via the VFO. The firmware thinks that it is in AM and thus will not let you transmit. Seems like a pretty big bug. Even after unlocking the frequencies in the "secret menu" the radio still thinks 2M is AM and will not transmit. Frustrating because the rest of the firmware is great.

[@sn0ren]

Interesting. I don’t seem to have this issue on the version 0.3.1. Haven’t tried the newer versions yet.

[@zerofox1579]

Strange, i just flashed the v0.3.1 and had the same issue. Huh@@sn0ren

[@sn0ren]

Can you not just change the modulation in the menu? I’ve bound one of the side buttons to toggle between the modulations.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Great presentation 2E0UKH

[@misirloupowerslide]

How is the range of this messaging mode compared to regular voice mode ?

[@AlienCatcher23]

Can you use analog FM repeaters to extend the messaging functions range?

[@sn0ren]

Technically I suppose so but I think the other users of the repeater would be a little annoyed 😅

[@trickvro]

If you restrict your transmissions to the bands it was made to transmit on out of the box, is there any need to worry about spurious emissions or harmonics?

[@sn0ren]

No

[@b4blue]

Mindblown!

[@beekeepersjourney8192]

Can you please make a guide on this firmware?

[@fotografm]

Do you know of a way to turn off the second radio so that only A is in operation and the display also does not show the channel that B is on ? I get confused, especially when using a headset with the radio in my pocket.

[@sn0ren]

You can set RxMode in the menu to "Main only" - then it only listens to the currently selected channel.

[@fotografm]

Am using the stock firmware. Main menu on the radio plus also in the CPS and Chirp software do not have an entry called "RxMode". Am I looking in the wrong place ?@@sn0ren

[@sn0ren]

Ah I thought you we're using egzumer/joaquim. Not sure if it's possible on stock firmware.

[@fotografm]

Look like it is not. I will be installing Egzumer as soon as my second radio arrives ! Thanks for all your help 🙂@@sn0ren

[@Ghost-jk2ny]

21.000Mhz broadcasting reception rate, IJV 2.9R1 = -98 ,this is -118. ijv 2.9R1 is more capable of receiving.But I chose this because of the more powerful messenger function

[@lampshadesneeded]

This will be tweakable im eeprom settings that are not totally understood yet

[@TheMatthewbarone]

Great tutorial. Any idea why I am getting "WARNING: CRC CHECK FAILED! FIRMWARE NOT VALID!" on Egzumer web updater when I attempt to use this firmware?

[@TheMatthewbarone]

Figured it out. Downloaded wrong file.

[@5Perf65mm]

I understand that the modulation is AFSK, what is the protocol however? POCSAG?

[@prizeking1647]

How many characters can thr text message be ?

[@alqods80]

How is it compared to an sdr dongle on an andriod phone

[@sn0ren]

If you’re thinking of an RTL-SDR dongle it will receive a far wider frequency range. But it cannot transmit.

[@alqods80]

@@sn0ren sounds right

[@alqods80]

@@sn0ren but it is illegal to transmit, also as i can understand, the transmission is bad on the device

[@sn0ren]

@@alqods80 It's not illegal to transmit on amateur radio frequencies, provided you have an amateur radio license. (It's quite easy to get, even children do it). Transmission is not bad on the quansheng, provided you don't transmit out of the intended frequency bands.

[@EvanBoyar]

Do you know what kind of digital encoding the radio uses for messaging?

[@samuelmcelrea5943]

Can you do a tutorial on flashing kamilsss655 onto this radio?

[@paul-i6q9e]

Do you know if its possible to hack a UV-K5(8) to use an external keyboard (while out in the field not the computer dock) for the messaging function? Bluetooth to phone, K pin to mini keyboard, etc? Would be a big improvement over the current T9 input. Thanks for the very informative videos!

[@sn0ren]

There is currently in development a custom firmware, that allows controlling the device through the USB programming cable and a custom piece of software called QuanshengDock. Since it's possible to do that, it shouldn't be too much of a stretch to imagine a combination of software and firmware, that would turn the radio into a software controlled modem - and possibly a phone app and otg connection. Someone just have to make it ;) So no, it's not possible at the moment as far as I'm aware.

[@Farinazion]

Nice video! Best 73 from Germany. DK2PK

[@charlie_nolan]

I just want to see one that has a good proper superheterodyne receiver. But yeah I’m only 19 and already becoming a radio hoarder. I have 5 Motorola CDMs (2 in a repeater), 2 cheap Chinese mobile radios, a good part 90 DMR mobile radio, and 4 HTs. I’ve just started a 2 way radio business and am looking for customers.

[@kamilkrawetek]

I love the software. but my radio ( fm F 0 ) mode do not work anymore. Bug or feature?

[@sn0ren]

The FM radio mode has been disabled in this firmware, you need to compile it yourself to enable it.

[@Horse-l9b]

@@sn0ren any tutorial for such?

[@eljam8138]

amazing videos man ! keep em coming. btw would this messanging app work if have another baofeng and this exact radio you have?

[@sn0ren]

It only works with other quansheng radios that have the same firmware installed. Not a baofeng.

[@DuanesMind]

I'm just waiting for an external keyboard mod for this firmware now

[@psynurse]

Is isn't that what the new dock software does? I've been seeing it all over KZbin with radio plugged into computer

[@shivkokroo6180]

What's the name of the soundtrack at the end?

[@robibalazs6521]

do a video on how to get the license in Europe pls

[@ratskies]

How to enable REPEATER MODE?

[@sn0ren]

Go to the menu and enable TxODir up/down and TxOffs how much offset you want.

[@Mr.Laidukas]

I find that EGZUMER in scanning mode or spectrum scope is not that reliable and useful. For example I program to scan PMR446 band from ch1 to ch16 with correct step of 12.5kHz and when I talk with my other radio K5 most of the time fails to lock on signal (EGZUMER 0.22). Only occasionally it catches the transmission. With spectrum scope it catches transmission each time but in most cases on the wrong frequency and audio sound is unusable garbage.

[@TheDONDiegoShow]

Hello super video! Wondering which should I download 'bin' or 'packaged' ?

[@sn0ren]

Packed

[@yb7vk]

what is the name of the firmware to be able to send text messages.thanks for your help. sorry for my bad english.

[@sn0ren]

NuNu by kamilsss. There is a link in the description.

[@ebisu153ebisu153]

Thank you very much for your nice presentation. I'm a beginner of licensed ham, so could you show me how to install the firmware of messaging communication. I am using UV-K5(8) with EGZUMER v.0.21 Thank you in advance.

[@sn0ren]

Download this file: github.com/joaquimorg/uv-k5-firmware-custom/blob/main/firmware/cfw_joaquimorg_oefw_V0.3.1.packed.bin Use this flasher to install it: egzumer.github.io/uvtools/

[@lenelove]

omg i need to play with this radio... btw Hi From LB2EH

[@TheButterZone]

FTDI with Kenwood K1 plug for USB programming, I hope. Saved mine even though I sold all my Baofengs.

[@nguyenbinhhuuphuoc]

Can quansheng uv-5r plus be hacked like that?

[@MrAngryLawnGnome]

Yes, the k5, k5(8), k6, and 5rplus are all basically the same. Different facelifts and minor feature differences. Same chip and firmware, though.

[@Ladiesmantwooneseven]

2 Questions - is the FM Radio deactivated on this version ? If not how do I get there? Is the flashlight deactivated? I can not switch it on.

[@sn0ren]

Fm radio and flashlight is deactivated on this version. If you need it you will have to compile it yourself with those enabled.

[@Ladiesmantwooneseven]

@@sn0ren thanks. Not necessary- the messenger and spectrum analyser are more superior functions and I still have old boafengs and a better flash light. 🫣

[@ingusmant]

It doesn't support packet radio tho?

[@sn0ren]

No

[@h9hkk6155]

Cool add-on would be an app for a smartphone to send/receive messenges from it😅

[@dooblehaus2801]

Hello from the Philippines, thank you for your very informative video 😊 one question though, what best external/aerial antenna you would recommend. TIA

[@sn0ren]

Get a good Nagoya or Diamond 2m/70cm

[@catalinalb1722]

I guess is just a matter of time until someone will implement meshtastic on it, hopefully 😊

[@sn0ren]

Unfortunately that’s not possible since Meshtastic requires the proprietary LoRa radio chip on the device.

[@mechadrake]

It is actually way more difficult to get a ham radio license in my country that a car license. More than double, as you get similar amount of questions, but you get to make half of the mistakes than for driving stuff. Also there are no courses here and there are no literature to learn, which is a bummer of massive proportions, as now my wife wants to get for emergency prep, and she is not a radio person at all (loved to do the contacts though, the instructor we hired enetered her into a contest). Very hard sometimes for people bad with english, she is having way harder time than me and this is for category B, A category exam is no easy stuff even for me, comming from engineering background, as the not updated questions there and many you just have to remember by heart type of stuff (for example band frequencies exactly , with very similar a b c variants) or convoluted rules questions that try to confuse yoi with wording, confuse themselves and you have to select obviously wrong answer

[@ExploringWithJason]

I read that the FM radio is disabled in this firmware, but can I still receive FM stations if I just imput the frequency? For example 093.300mhz?

[@sn0ren]

No. The modulation width of the commercial FM broadcast stations is far wider than the regular narrow fm used for communication. So the signal would sound very distorted if you tried to just tune to the frequency. There is a completely different receiving circuit used specifically for the broadcast FM stations. You could however try and compile the firmware by yourself and enable the feature if you want it.

[@ExploringWithJason]

@@sn0ren I have no idea how to even come close to that 🥺, but I think the FM radio function is pretty important in some sort of disaster, good source for information..and the radio can run even without a battery from the USB-C plug.