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Ready for some CW activity!
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Building a resistor network into a 3.5mm jack socket, as a “CEC Cable”, so I can send CW with my #Quansheng UV-K5 v1, without having to perform surgery on the radio.
Using the https://github.com/briand/uv-k5-firmware-custom-cw firmware.
Keys nicely! I used a 22K instead of 20K resistor with no problem.
Just need some 144MHz CW activity now :)
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Building a resistor network into a 3.5mm jack socket, as a “CEC Cable”, so I can send CW with my #Quansheng UV-K5 v1, without having to perform surgery on the radio.
Using the https://github.com/briand/uv-k5-firmware-custom-cw firmware.
Keys nicely! I used a 22K instead of 20K resistor with no problem.
Just need some 144MHz CW activity now :)
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Building a resistor network into a 3.5mm jack socket, as a “CEC Cable”, so I can send CW with my #Quansheng UV-K5 v1, without having to perform surgery on the radio.
Using the https://github.com/briand/uv-k5-firmware-custom-cw firmware.
Keys nicely! I used a 22K instead of 20K resistor with no problem.
Just need some 144MHz CW activity now :)
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Building a resistor network into a 3.5mm jack socket, as a “CEC Cable”, so I can send CW with my #Quansheng UV-K5 v1, without having to perform surgery on the radio.
Using the https://github.com/briand/uv-k5-firmware-custom-cw firmware.
Keys nicely! I used a 22K instead of 20K resistor with no problem.
Just need some 144MHz CW activity now :)
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Building a resistor network into a 3.5mm jack socket, as a “CEC Cable”, so I can send CW with my #Quansheng UV-K5 v1, without having to perform surgery on the radio.
Using the https://github.com/briand/uv-k5-firmware-custom-cw firmware.
Keys nicely! I used a 22K instead of 20K resistor with no problem.
Just need some 144MHz CW activity now :)
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I've been asking for ages if the modded Quanshengs actually produce true CW, or a modulated CW that only they could use. Everyone I know with one has only talked to other people with the same radio.
Today I talked to someone with a 'sheng on an FT-991a, and it worked. So yes, they ARE producing true CW with a radio meant for FM only. Very clever.
It was my first 2m CW QSO also, and one of the sloppiest I've ever done 🤪
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I've been asking for ages if the modded Quanshengs actually produce true CW, or a modulated CW that only they could use. Everyone I know with one has only talked to other people with the same radio.
Today I talked to someone with a 'sheng on an FT-991a, and it worked. So yes, they ARE producing true CW with a radio meant for FM only. Very clever.
It was my first 2m CW QSO also, and one of the sloppiest I've ever done 🤪
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I've been asking for ages if the modded Quanshengs actually produce true CW, or a modulated CW that only they could use. Everyone I know with one has only talked to other people with the same radio.
Today I talked to someone with a 'sheng on an FT-991a, and it worked. So yes, they ARE producing true CW with a radio meant for FM only. Very clever.
It was my first 2m CW QSO also, and one of the sloppiest I've ever done 🤪
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I've been asking for ages if the modded Quanshengs actually produce true CW, or a modulated CW that only they could use. Everyone I know with one has only talked to other people with the same radio.
Today I talked to someone with a 'sheng on an FT-991a, and it worked. So yes, they ARE producing true CW with a radio meant for FM only. Very clever.
It was my first 2m CW QSO also, and one of the sloppiest I've ever done 🤪
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I've been asking for ages if the modded Quanshengs actually produce true CW, or a modulated CW that only they could use. Everyone I know with one has only talked to other people with the same radio.
Today I talked to someone with a 'sheng on an FT-991a, and it worked. So yes, they ARE producing true CW with a radio meant for FM only. Very clever.
It was my first 2m CW QSO also, and one of the sloppiest I've ever done 🤪
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Baofeng celebrates it's 25 year anniversary with a special edition of the UV-5R. Baofeng drastically lowered the prices of handheld VHF/UHR radios with the UV-5R in 2012 priced at 20 to 30€.
In my opinion, it's the #glock of ham radio. Many people still buy or recommend buying the UV-5R even though there are way better alternatives for the same price. It doesn't have USB-C charging or upgradeable firmware. The UV-5R only has 128 memory channels and the display / ui is very... "basic". Glock owners would say "but it's so reliable", baofeng fans might say "but it' so cheap, don't complain".
Let's talk about the alternatives.
The Quansheng UV-K5 has USB-C charging and custom firmware like the F4HWN firmware that supports 200 memory channels and a spectrum view among other features.
The Tidradio TD-H3 has USB-C charging as well as programming over USB which the UV-K5 cannot. The Quansheng UV-K1 also adds USB programing. The F4HWN firmware supports the UV-K1 as well. -
Baofeng celebrates it's 25 year anniversary with a special edition of the UV-5R. Baofeng drastically lowered the prices of handheld VHF/UHR radios with the UV-5R in 2012 priced at 20 to 30€.
In my opinion, it's the #glock of ham radio. Many people still buy or recommend buying the UV-5R even though there are way better alternatives for the same price. It doesn't have USB-C charging or upgradeable firmware. The UV-5R only has 128 memory channels and the display / ui is very... "basic". Glock owners would say "but it's so reliable", baofeng fans might say "but it' so cheap, don't complain".
Let's talk about the alternatives.
The Quansheng UV-K5 has USB-C charging and custom firmware like the F4HWN firmware that supports 200 memory channels and a spectrum view among other features.
The Tidradio TD-H3 has USB-C charging as well as programming over USB which the UV-K5 cannot. The Quansheng UV-K1 also adds USB programing. The F4HWN firmware supports the UV-K1 as well. -
Baofeng celebrates it's 25 year anniversary with a special edition of the UV-5R. Baofeng drastically lowered the prices of handheld VHF/UHR radios with the UV-5R in 2012 priced at 20 to 30€.
In my opinion, it's the #glock of ham radio. Many people still buy or recommend buying the UV-5R even though there are way better alternatives for the same price. It doesn't have USB-C charging or upgradeable firmware. The UV-5R only has 128 memory channels and the display / ui is very... "basic". Glock owners would say "but it's so reliable", baofeng fans might say "but it' so cheap, don't complain".
Let's talk about the alternatives.
The Quansheng UV-K5 has USB-C charging and custom firmware like the F4HWN firmware that supports 200 memory channels and a spectrum view among other features.
The Tidradio TD-H3 has USB-C charging as well as programming over USB which the UV-K5 cannot. The Quansheng UV-K1 also adds USB programing. The F4HWN firmware supports the UV-K1 as well. -
Baofeng celebrates it's 25 year anniversary with a special edition of the UV-5R. Baofeng drastically lowered the prices of handheld VHF/UHR radios with the UV-5R in 2012 priced at 20 to 30€.
In my opinion, it's the #glock of ham radio. Many people still buy or recommend buying the UV-5R even though there are way better alternatives for the same price. It doesn't have USB-C charging or upgradeable firmware. The UV-5R only has 128 memory channels and the display / ui is very... "basic". Glock owners would say "but it's so reliable", baofeng fans might say "but it' so cheap, don't complain".
Let's talk about the alternatives.
The Quansheng UV-K5 has USB-C charging and custom firmware like the F4HWN firmware that supports 200 memory channels and a spectrum view among other features.
The Tidradio TD-H3 has USB-C charging as well as programming over USB which the UV-K5 cannot. The Quansheng UV-K1 also adds USB programing. The F4HWN firmware supports the UV-K1 as well. -
Baofeng celebrates it's 25 year anniversary with a special edition of the UV-5R. Baofeng drastically lowered the prices of handheld VHF/UHR radios with the UV-5R in 2012 priced at 20 to 30€.
In my opinion, it's the #glock of ham radio. Many people still buy or recommend buying the UV-5R even though there are way better alternatives for the same price. It doesn't have USB-C charging or upgradeable firmware. The UV-5R only has 128 memory channels and the display / ui is very... "basic". Glock owners would say "but it's so reliable", baofeng fans might say "but it' so cheap, don't complain".
Let's talk about the alternatives.
The Quansheng UV-K5 has USB-C charging and custom firmware like the F4HWN firmware that supports 200 memory channels and a spectrum view among other features.
The Tidradio TD-H3 has USB-C charging as well as programming over USB which the UV-K5 cannot. The Quansheng UV-K1 also adds USB programing. The F4HWN firmware supports the UV-K1 as well. -
Scan a frequency range with a Quansheng UV-K5(99) (V3) (F4HWN)
Note to self, basically xD How to scan a frequency range with a Quansheng UV-K5(99) with V3 hardware and a mod rom by F4HWN * VFO mode — ensure you are in frequency mode, not in channel memory (MR). * Press 3 to switch; you should see a frequency, not a channel number. * Set VFO A to the lower limit * Switc
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https://3xn.nl/projects/2026/04/21/scan-a-frequency-range-with-a-quansheng-uv-k599-v3-f4hwn/
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#99 #F4HWN #howto #Quansheng #radio #scanner #tranceiver #v3 -
So I had to call in the help of someone named Bob. I really try not to ask it for help, but shit had hit the fan and now I needed help scraping it off the ceiling again.
So, did you get yourself a cool Quansheng UV-K5(99) tranceiver and think "hey, I thought this could do everything" but it didn't? Here's the manual. Including help in case you manage to soft-brick it. *cough*
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So I had to call in the help of someone named Bob. I really try not to ask it for help, but shit had hit the fan and now I needed help scraping it off the ceiling again.
So, did you get yourself a cool Quansheng UV-K5(99) tranceiver and think "hey, I thought this could do everything" but it didn't? Here's the manual. Including help in case you manage to soft-brick it. *cough*
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So I had to call in the help of someone named Bob. I really try not to ask it for help, but shit had hit the fan and now I needed help scraping it off the ceiling again.
So, did you get yourself a cool Quansheng UV-K5(99) tranceiver and think "hey, I thought this could do everything" but it didn't? Here's the manual. Including help in case you manage to soft-brick it. *cough*
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So I had to call in the help of someone named Bob. I really try not to ask it for help, but shit had hit the fan and now I needed help scraping it off the ceiling again.
So, did you get yourself a cool Quansheng UV-K5(99) tranceiver and think "hey, I thought this could do everything" but it didn't? Here's the manual. Including help in case you manage to soft-brick it. *cough*
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So I had to call in the help of someone named Bob. I really try not to ask it for help, but shit had hit the fan and now I needed help scraping it off the ceiling again.
So, did you get yourself a cool Quansheng UV-K5(99) tranceiver and think "hey, I thought this could do everything" but it didn't? Here's the manual. Including help in case you manage to soft-brick it. *cough*
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A kludgey workaround for the UV-K1 external PTT not working when squelch is off (with F4HWN latest firmware): put the PTT in ONEPUSH mode. You still have to tap the radio’s PTT to start transmitting (then you can let go), but you can speak into your external mic - and press the external PTT to stop transmitting. Better than nothing, I guess - gets that 5W of power away from your head!
USB is not available for transmitting though :(
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The #Quansheng UV-K1(8) does have exactly the same problem with external microphones as the UV-K5(8) - the external PTT does not activate transmit if squelch is OFF (ie you're hearing static or trying to work a very weak station that doesn't break squelch). If squelch is ON, it's fine.
This is with the stock firmware. Will be converting this to the F4HWN 5.2.0 firmware later which will improve the feature set dramatically.
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Does anyone here own a #Quansheng UV-K1?
Could you tell me how it behaves with an external fist mic attached, specifically does the external PTT function as you’d expect with and without squelch enabled? I ask as the UV-K5 external PTT doesn’t work with squelch disabled; wondering if it’s a common design mistake across other handhelds from Quansheng. Thanks!
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Made a very half-hearted attempt at the VHF contest. Made two contacts on 2m, one CW and the other SSB. I could hear others, but my 5 watts and rubber duck antenna weren't getting out well competing with the big guns.
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Made a very half-hearted attempt at the VHF contest. Made two contacts on 2m, one CW and the other SSB. I could hear others, but my 5 watts and rubber duck antenna weren't getting out well competing with the big guns.
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Made a very half-hearted attempt at the VHF contest. Made two contacts on 2m, one CW and the other SSB. I could hear others, but my 5 watts and rubber duck antenna weren't getting out well competing with the big guns.
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Made a very half-hearted attempt at the VHF contest. Made two contacts on 2m, one CW and the other SSB. I could hear others, but my 5 watts and rubber duck antenna weren't getting out well competing with the big guns.
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I wasn't in a summit or in a park, but still brought the HT to chase a friend on a peak. Two meter CW is a lot of fun!
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Did a VHF only activation of Mt Umunhum, W6/CC-052, this morning on my run. Got QSOs on 2m FM, CW, and SSB, and three summit to summit contacts.
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Did a VHF only activation of Mt Umunhum, W6/CC-052, this morning on my run. Got QSOs on 2m FM, CW, and SSB, and three summit to summit contacts.
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Did a VHF only activation of Mt Umunhum, W6/CC-052, this morning on my run. Got QSOs on 2m FM, CW, and SSB, and three summit to summit contacts.
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Did a VHF only activation of Mt Umunhum, W6/CC-052, this morning on my run. Got QSOs on 2m FM, CW, and SSB, and three summit to summit contacts.
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Did a VHF only activation of Mt Umunhum, W6/CC-052, this morning on my run. Got QSOs on 2m FM, CW, and SSB, and three summit to summit contacts.
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I just got my Quansheng TK-11 in the mail today. Initial thoughts that aren’t covered in any unboxing videos:
There was a power adapter taped to the inner box. The charging dock has an Asian power plug. Fortunately, I can charge it via USB-C.
This isn’t as heavy as my Motorola XTS 1500, but this has enough heft to be used as a bludgeoning weapon.
I love the circular lanyard connector!
I hate how fragile the rubber port covers are.
The T-shaped antenna is meant for the LF/MF/HF bands, but it has “0.153-18 MHz” stamped on it, so you won’t need it for anything about 17 meters. Set it aside. The rubber duck is very long.
On that note, you do know this can only transmit FM, right? You read the website before clicking Buy, didn’t you? That limits you to 10 meters and up.
It can receive CW on 2200 meters. Fat lot of good that does when you can’t transmit that low.
If you had told me this is my UV-K5 with the Ezgumer firmware, I would have believed you. It’s virtually identical, down to the fonts and screen layout. The blue backlight is your only clue.
Dear lord, the CPS is awful. It’s perfectly cromulent, but it’s missing simple things like copy and paste. That means if you want to insert a channel, you need to edit every single one below that.
The radio can receive on 33 cm and maybe 23 cm, but the CPS won’t let you program frequencies above 600 MHz.
Someone opened a ticket with CHIRP to support this model. They’re working on it. GOOD!
No programming cable is included, but your Baofeng one works fine.
#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #Quansheng #Baofeng #HT #HF #VHF #CHIRP #TaikoKong #QuanshengTK11 #TK11 #unboxing
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Inside the Quansheng UV-K5 stock antenna.
Was given an extra, so I pulled it open to see how this particular one was made.
Interesting to see a PCB instead of just a cap.
And it as space for two SMD caps. -
Inside the Quansheng UV-K5 stock antenna.
Was given an extra, so I pulled it open to see how this particular one was made.
Interesting to see a PCB instead of just a cap.
And it as space for two SMD caps. -
Inside the Quansheng UV-K5 stock antenna.
Was given an extra, so I pulled it open to see how this particular one was made.
Interesting to see a PCB instead of just a cap.
And it as space for two SMD caps. -
Inside the Quansheng UV-K5 stock antenna.
Was given an extra, so I pulled it open to see how this particular one was made.
Interesting to see a PCB instead of just a cap.
And it as space for two SMD caps. -
Inside the Quansheng UV-K5 stock antenna.
Was given an extra, so I pulled it open to see how this particular one was made.
Interesting to see a PCB instead of just a cap.
And it as space for two SMD caps. -
Briefly tried the #Quansheng (IJV Firmware) for #2MetreTuesday last night, but listening to its output on another radio, heard an odd “ringing”. It keyed OK but didn’t entirely stop emitting a weak carrier in between dits/dahs. I wondered whether STE caused this, turned it off, little change. Any ideas? #HamRadio
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Does anyone have a view on what is the best external speaker/mic with a Kenwood K1 for a #Baofeng or #Quansheng radio? A relatively inexpensive one - I know there’s a Kenwood KMC-45D but it’s a tad pricey (although probably very good). #HamRadio
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While testing the #Quansheng with IJV 3 firmware, on FM, the external speaker mic’s PTT didn’t work. The mic is good on other handhelds. Either the Quansheng has a fault, or the IJV f/w has a fault.. never tested this handset with an external mic prior to flashing. Or perhaps there’s a setting to enable it that I haven’t found?
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Wow, the latest IJV firmware for the #Quansheng UV-K5(8) is incredible! It Has A Bazillion Options(tm)! What would be even more awesome is Quansheng seeing what what’s been facilitated here, and producing an open handheld of a little higher spec, with switchable band filters and PA that gives a good output at HF too. They could OWN #HamRadio with that.
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My #Quansheng UVK5 (99) arived today. for some reason, even if i set the voice to english, it does not talk, only beeping. and, menu options are up to 49 only. anyone knows the sulusion to make this talk? #DY1AJD #Blind #BlindHam #Radio #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #UVK5
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My #Quansheng UVK5 (99) arived today. for some reason, even if i set the voice to english, it does not talk, only beeping. and, menu options are up to 49 only. anyone knows the sulusion to make this talk? #DY1AJD #Blind #BlindHam #Radio #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #UVK5
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My #Quansheng UVK5 (99) arived today. for some reason, even if i set the voice to english, it does not talk, only beeping. and, menu options are up to 49 only. anyone knows the sulusion to make this talk? #DY1AJD #Blind #BlindHam #Radio #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #UVK5
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My #Quansheng UVK5 (99) arived today. for some reason, even if i set the voice to english, it does not talk, only beeping. and, menu options are up to 49 only. anyone knows the sulusion to make this talk? #DY1AJD #Blind #BlindHam #Radio #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #UVK5
