Quansheng UV-K5 8. Its BEST radio you will ever BUY for £24. (Chirp & Egzumer shown)

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Ай бұрын

Quansheng UV - K5 8 5 watt radio modded with Egzumer is out of this world. Can be used as a high power PMR446 radio and also a wide band scanner. The Egzumer software just gets better.
Buy GENUINE Quansheng UV-K5 here. ban.ggood.vip/14HtS
How to program with Egzumer. • EGZUMER on Retevis RA...
Egzumer firmware here. github.com/egzumer/uv-k5-firm...
Chirp 446 MHz programming guide here. • CHIRP Programming PMR ...
Quansheng UV-K58 5W Walkie Talkie Air Band Radio UHF VHF DTMF FM Scrambler NOAA Tyep-C Charging Wireless Frequency Two-Way Handheld Portable Radio.
Specifications:
Channels: 200
FM Storage: 20
NOAA Channels: 10
Frequency Stability: +1ppm
Size: 115mm x 60mm x 37.5mm
Weight: 234g
Voltage: 7.4V
Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C
Resistance: 500
Transmit Power: ≤5W
Transmit Current: ≤1.5A
Sensitivity:
FM (12dB SINAD):
F1 (50-76MHz): -121dBm
F2 (108-135.9975MHz): -121dBm
F3 (136-173.9975MHz): -123dBm
F4 (174-349.9975MHz): -123dBm
F5 (349-399.9975MHz): -123dBm
F6 (400-469.9975MHz): -123dBm
F7 (470-599.9975MHz): -121dBm
WFM (76-108MHz, 20dB SINAD): -110dBm
AM (10dB S/N): -113dBm
Audio Power: ≥0.5W
Audio Distortion: ≤10%
Frequency Band: 144-148MHz/430-440MHz
Output Power: ≤5W
Output Current: ≤1.5A
Frequency Offsset: ≤5KHz (25KHz) / ≤2.5KHz (12.5KHz)
Distortion: ≤5%
Spurious: -7.5uW
Imminent Power: 70dB (25KHz) / 60dB (12.5KHz)
Residual: 40dB
Features:
- Wide range of channels: The walkie talkie offers 200 channels, providing a diverse range of communication options.
- FM storage: Allows storage of up to 20 FM radio stations for entertainment purposes.
- NOAA channels: Provides access to 10 NOAA channels for receiving weather updates and alerts.
- Frequency stability: With a frequency stability of +1ppm, the walkie talkie maintains accurate and reliable communication.
Compact and lightweight: The walkie talkie measures 115mm x 60mm x 37.5mm in size and weighs only 234g, ensuring portability and ease of use.
- Wide operating voltage: It operates on a 7.4V voltage, offering flexibility in power sources.
- Wide temperature range: Designed to withstand temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, making it suitable for various environments.
- High resistance: The walkie talkie has a resistance rating of 500, ensuring durability and resistance to wear and tear.
- High transmit power: It can transmit signals at a power level of ≤5W, enabling clear and long-range communication.
- Low transmit current: The walkie talkie consumes ≤1.5A of current during transmission, conserving battery life.
- Enhanced sensitivity:
FM sensitivity: Provides excellent reception for different frequency ranges, ensuring clear audio communication.
WFM sensitivity: Offers reliable reception for wide frequency modulation (WFM) signals.
AM sensitivity: Allows for effective reception of amplitude modulation (AM) signals.
- High-quality audio: The walkie talkie delivers audio power of ≥0.5W with ≤10% distortion, ensuring clear and intelligible sound.
- Wide frequency band: It operates within the frequency bands of 144-148MHz and 430-440MHz
Package Include:
1× Quansheng UV-K58 Walkies Talkie
1× Battery
1× Back Clip
1× Lanyard
1× Antenna
1× Charging Dock
1× Manual

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@PRODIGY5369 Ай бұрын

Paused the vid a few seconds in to comment this post. I have 3 of these radios. I'm licensed. They are bloody amazing. The best firmware is IJV, of which there are now two different versions. Egzumer is good, the scope thing is a gimmick though, it's not necessary with scan function. The on board memory for the firmware is extremely small. All these different firmwares have to make decisions on what they want to include, against what they want to sacrifice. So yes you can have a scope you don't need on one, but it will be lacking in other areas OR you can ditch the scope and get the better features. Choose wisely 😂 Awesome radio, I'm buying more because the hardware mods are only just beginning to arrive. 73 😊

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks for the IJV tip. Many are using that version now.

@PRODIGY5369 Ай бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK I have one radio on IJV2.9r5 that is the latest stable version of that firmware and they left it there. It works brilliantly. I have another on IJV3.12 which is now a completely different radio. It's an early build of a completely new software , so I'm positive it will be developed quickly based on previous firmware updates. It's really brilliant to have radios with these capabilities built-in from the factory and to be so hackable. Hardware mods and fixes are beginning to arrive which open up even more possibilities. For the unaware, transmitting within the bands the radio was designed for, the radio is clean and doesn't produce unwanted interference by harmonics on other bands. Even though in some circumstances it will be illegal to TX, for eg PMR446. The hardware architecture of the radio means that if you TX on 27Mhz or "out of band" not only will you have an incredibly weak signal on your intended frequency - you will also be producing stronger harmonics right on the edge of the airband.

@0zebede Ай бұрын

Well I am not sure if I agree with your, it may depend on what you want the radio to do, I initially rejected the IJV and went with Egzumer. Your passion is going to make me go back and try IJV. Being able to switch firmware back and forth is a GREAT feature.

@PRODIGY5369 Ай бұрын

@@0zebede 👍 remember to enter the services menu and perform RESET ALL when switching any firmware. Enjoy

@BrianRamseysg01 Ай бұрын

I use mine to monitor and transmit via my PC was a great experience I have two K5 and a UV 5R+ both just plug ib and go so relaxing Dock XVFO + AIOC

@user-dm6nu4ln3y Ай бұрын

Sorry for my english (I'm Italian) but I'd like to say thank you for your clever explanetion makes me able to follow you at 100% and now I have more features on my radio for an amazing scanning option!

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 19 күн бұрын

you type prefect English. Ciao from a British Rossi fan #46

@george-ev1dq Ай бұрын

Subbed, I am old Skool AM CB user from the late 70s/early 80s, love your material and excellent presentation to the point that I went out and bought a new rig and brought my old rigs out of the attic.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@hawkinsdaniel7144 Ай бұрын

I have been wanting a more specialist radio for a while. After watching this, I've just bought one with the cable to change the firmware for £19 all in from Ali. Thanks, sounds like just what I wanted at a great price! Really looking forward to recieving it. Cheers for the vid!

@jamiemurray1886 Ай бұрын

Been waiting for this fred thankyou my friend

@stevebirks9908 3 күн бұрын

I've just stumbled across this, I know nothing about radios but how you explained it made it really interesting. Thinks I might look into this abit more.

@raystewart6524 Ай бұрын

I bought the Quanhsheng TG-UV2 around 2010 I use it for my portable work out on the hills round where I live in West Yorkshire..all the contacts I work all say how punchy the audio is..well pleased with it over the years..

@gtretroworld Ай бұрын

Excellent comprehensive video there Fred. I remember the first time I tried mine last summer i was super impressed and that was before the soft and hardware mods arrived. I have a good few of these now in various state of mods and to this day they impress me. Probably the only downside is that little speaker but for the money it is ace.

@r4nd0mstuf Ай бұрын

Just caved and bought one of these. I got my RTL SDR just a few weeks ago and ive been totally fascinated with radio. Glad i found your channel, thanks for the great review

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@slydawgg Ай бұрын

Just ordered mine from Amazon £25.Not sure about uploading channels so I will watch your other vids on the subject.Thank you for a great breakdown of the unit👍

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@user-iy3op1wb1m Ай бұрын

Beofeng is now finished. Quensheng is the new Beofeng

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

You know i think your prob right.

@phillipsmiley5930 Ай бұрын

Far from it, see the new UV17 and UV18 GPS, and the new UV5 RH Air band rx, and genuine 8 watts, the UV5 RH is also avalable as a Quanshang take off called the Baofeng UV K5

@nr3rful Ай бұрын

Same company...different name

@ERev2017 Ай бұрын

Anysecu?

@RINNTY Ай бұрын

Nice Video, Does this radio have Spurious emissions like The H3.

@GnrMilligan 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for putting these together. I've just bought one of these so the sensible thing was to give you a sub!

@CB-RADIO-UK 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@thetravi1348 Ай бұрын

I have a bunch of different radios including the K5 and K6. I saw the K5(99) the other day and had to order one. Will be here tomorrow. It says it transmits from 20-1000MHz but have heard it’s really 18-1100MHz. Should be fun. I find it great that you can flash cool firmware modes on these Quansheng radios. Thanks for an in-depth video on the K6!

@vu3mes 24 күн бұрын

One of the best videos on basic operations of this little gem. Thanks 🎉

@CB-RADIO-UK 24 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sparky71a Ай бұрын

Having fun with mine,I have a couple. Built a quad telescopic array,with wound toroid, on a dipole centre,mainly for airband,but it's amazing across 2m, getting vertical and horizontal at same time. Lots of fun.

@davidhooper1767 Ай бұрын

Another great review.The radio looks very nice.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jamesdecanteur4485 Ай бұрын

Excellent video thanks! I just got mine for $19USD with Nagoya 771 and Baofeng programing cable included, free shipping

@carytomaszewski1418 Ай бұрын

This a great video I have one of the radios after this video I will be ordering 1 more...i watch all of your videos thank... had the big eclipse today here in the USA...

@briantheminer Ай бұрын

Got a 2200mAh battery on a K5, even better Thanks for the talk through, learned a lot

@darryllshaungarland6114 Ай бұрын

Fred I’ve had mine about 6 months and use it every day without any issues 👍🏻

@h0rn3y0ne Ай бұрын

I ordered the same radio and it arrived with the exact same damage to the box and inner tray. Spooky. Still works fine.

@philiprhodes5537 Ай бұрын

This is the most informative video I’ve watched up to now and I feel a bit more confident to try use mine as there too many videos that are too complex and I’m not too techy so for me it’s a lot to take in..

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks thats what i tried to get across. You should find this program guide helpful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNJ8lLF61pzScqM.html

@adamward7335 Ай бұрын

subbed! great video, new to all this, very informative and helpful. thank you

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@nxesr Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Fred.

@WelshLad. 6 күн бұрын

Very informative video just subbed and I have just ordered one from Amazon.

@CB-RADIO-UK 6 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@northmanproject4007 Ай бұрын

Yes it always amazes me how inexpensive some of these radios are for what we get but I guess largely with low labor costs that makes sense. Good video Fred. Fun little radio

@Greg-et2dp Ай бұрын

Frid in the shed your KZfaq videos are awesome my friend

@irongron Ай бұрын

Same, I don't bother with other chans I stick with my favourite Fred. I have the exact same Quansheng UV-K5 but I think my cable is a dud, CHIRP won't connect to the radio at all. I don't think it's a driver issue. I got my cable on Aliexpress (not many vendors on ebay deliver to Ukraine). Should i just buy another cable elsewhere, maybe Banggood & should I be steering clear of Aliexpress cables ?

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

I think that non branded cables can be hit or miss. Rem that for the cable to work it will need a driver and wont work when simply plugged in. See this video for a free download Retevis driver that i use and works with all my cables. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNJ8lLF61pzScqM.html

@irongron Ай бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK Oh, thanks Fred. I got a mini Cd with the cable (that had drivers on it, I presume), but my macbook is only a slot loader and can't use mini-CD's. I need like a regular laptop with a tray loading DVD drive to use it, haha, Stupid Apple with their slot loading nonsense!

@irongron Ай бұрын

Fred, I finally worked out what was wrong, I was not pushing the cable in hard enough, it felt like it was seating, but it was not in all the way, online other people had this problem, you really have to push it in HARD, then you feel it click and seat. Now it works on both the Mac version of CHIRP and Windoze too!

@rickhaslam96 Ай бұрын

Great little radio, I have several, I bought the last 2 for £11.50 each in the sale including delivery to Romania. If you can restrain yourselves, wait until the next sale, if not they're still a great buy

@Greg-et2dp Ай бұрын

Frid in the shed your new Quansheng uv-58. Ham transceiver is awesome my friend

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Hi. Thanks. Stay safe.

@Megab00b00 Ай бұрын

Excellent Video, thank you for sharing this.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@clumpyify Ай бұрын

Excellent video I've now learnt how to scan between high and low frequency and then put that on the spectrum, thanks

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Monkeyboy-dg1cp Ай бұрын

Hi Fred in shed hope yer well nice tooo see u bk doing yer vids just purchased 1 of thos radios😊

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Have fun

@frequencywatchers Ай бұрын

I Love This Radio, Cant Believe It Works From 108Mhz, Thats Just CRAZY ! So Cool, Coolest HTT I Had, Seriously ANd Its Only Second Day I had It !

@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214 19 күн бұрын

Hi Fred, very impressive video and your knowledge so subbed you.

@CB-RADIO-UK 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@robmay3570 Ай бұрын

Have one of those fanatic radios quansheng I also have two Quansheng UV-5R plus these have a much larger battery than the k5(8) has, these radio all take the main fireware uprades IJV ver 2.9R5, EGZummer0.22, and Facgi mod 1.1.2 ssb lite test, the big battery can be used on the K5(8) with simple mod which involves removing a small piece of plastic. The one I use most is IJV, And the Facgi 112, the EGzummer is more for Ham radio licence operators. have, great channel.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info esp about the battery mod.

@user-sq8xt9gk7u Ай бұрын

The K5 firmware mods work on the 5R plus (color lcd) radio?

@diabolo3506 Ай бұрын

@@user-sq8xt9gk7u Yes

@user-sq8xt9gk7u 25 күн бұрын

Which big battery?

@Constantinus213421 23 күн бұрын

@@user-sq8xt9gk7u The "Quansheng UV-5R" has a bigger battery than the "Quansheng UV-K5". If @robmay3570 is right, then the big battery of the "Quansheng UV-5R" (NOT the same as the widely known Baofeng UV-5R!) will work on the "Quansheng UV-K5". Internally, they have the same hardware. By Quansheng's own report to the FCC, "UV-K5, UV-K5(2), UV-K5(6), UV-K5(8), UV-K5(9), UV-K5(11), UV-K5(22), UV-K5(66), UV-K5(88), UV-K5(99), UV-5R, UV-5R PLUS, UV" are the same radio, with different names and cover designs. Source: fcc.report/FCC-ID/XBPUV-K5/6401581.pdf

@AcidOllie Ай бұрын

Just got the Quansheng UV-K5(99) and it's absolutely mental. Crazy you can get this type of stuff for such little money these days.

@petercarter9034 Ай бұрын

A great video this will save me having to explain these basics on a daily basis on Facebook user groups, only thing I would add is the USB is only for emergency charging and never charge and have the radio switched on, another 'pea in the pod' is the Quansheng UV5 Plus not to be confused with the Baofeng, the UV5 Plus has nice blue display and a 2200mAh battery which can easily be modified to use on all three models. I have tried many firmwares and have settled on ine called Kamilsss which is like egzumer on steroids much faster spectrum, scanner etc. keep up the good work Fred

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Hi big thanks for the information. I have the UV5 plus will it run Egzumer then ? Ta.

@richardmillican7733 Ай бұрын

Hi Fred, I mentioned in a comment on your other channel that I'd gotten hold of a pair of "unbranded" Quansheng k5's I noticed they have the all black keyboard like your retrevis. Anyhow, I'd just like to confirm that despite having No Branding stickers on the front, they work absolutely fine! I've put the Egzumer 0.21 into them and "chirped" them without issues. I think I'll play around with the latest update later today. 👍👍

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Nice one.

@markdavis2784 7 күн бұрын

I got a yaesu 450D as well. I have it setup to use a raspberry pie with touch screen and RSP sdr for pan adapter with rig control. Great radio.

@rbmwiv Ай бұрын

I got the retivis first and it came with everything the Quansheng did. They are identical except for the name. The wireless radio clone works perfectly with the two.

@Tom-zq7lu Ай бұрын

Fantastic and beautiful radio 📻, congratulation thank 👍🆗️

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Cheers

@Tom-zq7lu Ай бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK happy day, 73,s👍🆗️

@g0fvt Ай бұрын

FWIW my first one was under £11 including taxes, the second was £17, certainly a lot of bang for the buck particularly with aftermarket firmware. I have to agree that the radio has a quality feel to it. There is an aftermarket board (fiddly to fit) that can extend HF receive further. When buying from Aliexpress it pays to clear your cookies, they tend to ramp the prices up for repeat purchases.

@rv6amark 16 күн бұрын

Just received my UV-K6 early this week. Played with it using the original firmware, but today I put egzumer v0.22 on it this morning and WOW! What a difference! Much clearer RX especially on Airband which is what I wanted. Played with the band scope, and was really impressed. I will, however, keep a set of instructions nearby for some time. The Wiki is online, but can be downloaded. There are so many functions, and so much fun. All of this for only $30 USD including shipping. I, too, will probably by another one.

@CB-RADIO-UK 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ChoppingtonOtter Ай бұрын

This is great. I was looking for how to change the firmware purely to use as a scanner without bricking it but there are many "experts" on the net and I wanted a reputable source of the information. Mamy thanks.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Very welcome.

@XennialFalcon Ай бұрын

Have the uv-5r plus .. luv it!!

@kennethausten Ай бұрын

Had this radio for two months. It's far better than the baofen but attaching another antenna causes out of band interference. The ham 2m band is totally desensed same as the Uv5r. We have commercial radio sites around us. Uhf is ok, but vhf wiped out. Now used as a handheld is ok. It does what it's supposed to. I only paid £13 for mine on AliExpress. I also bought the Tidradio h8. That's packed up already. Only the uhf working now. I factory reset it as it overcame another problem. Was working very well. Suddenly it went death. No TX at all on vhf 2m now. Uhf ok.

@C4H6As Ай бұрын

Hopefully there will be a successor with a chip capable of below 18MHz and extended memory for more firmware modifications. Otherwise it is anbelievable how this quality can be delivered for that price. It is always a joy to take it in your hands. Doesnt´t feel like 20 bucks.

@ChrisLee-UK Ай бұрын

Found these on Aliexpress for £16.63 with free 5 day shipping. May have to grab one...thanks for the video Fred :)

@edwardfletcher7790 Ай бұрын

You'd be crazy not to say that price ! There's a lot of profiteering going on !!

@johnharrison373 Ай бұрын

I got mine on Aliexpress for £12 a few months ago. Brilliant radio for the price. And yes, I am a licensed amateur. 7 3.

@suzi6509 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Fred, just ordered this little rig on Ali Express £13.92 all in, cheap as chips!

@blankstares4355 Ай бұрын

I still havent learnt everything I should now about my Baofeng UV5R. And now I need to get one of these! Oh dear.

@daytona1212 Ай бұрын

I was amazed about the IJV firmware. You can create memory group lists, scan preset lists, Radio freq can now entered into the freq list using Chirp, popup menus and way more nice stuff. No spectrum analyser.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@daytona1212 Ай бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK My pleasure.

@CLiiXY Ай бұрын

another great video

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@321CatboxWA Ай бұрын

I'm hoping for a similar radio with p-25 phase I and II DIGITAL capabilities. Thanks and well done!

@Greg-et2dp Ай бұрын

Frid in the shed my hobbies are painting pictures and listening to shortwave and ssb iam thinking about getting my Grms license

@dmdmorg Ай бұрын

If it had noise reduction like a Malahite it would be a dream come true.

@altusercarenuexista Ай бұрын

Hi, I just discovered your channel and I can't tell you how awesome it is! Clear instructions and presentations. What I want to ask is, is there any digital radio that you can recommend? We are an organization that wants to switch from analog to digital bands and don't know what to get. Any ideas would be welcome. Thank you.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Hi and welcome. I currently dont review DMR as its licensed and I am strictly Dark Side.

@altusercarenuexista Ай бұрын

Understandable :) Thanks.

@cbrmac Ай бұрын

Hi Fred.... excellent review on the little radio , looks rather neat there seems to be loads of variations of these now coming out of china.... amazing what they can produce for so little money,..well done on taking the time to produce some great reviews certainly gives an insight into what you get for your money..,does your 305 net find their way onto zello ? .. pity conditions are not good enough to reach my neck of the woods ....easyer to get into the states than short skip. Keep up the good work ..love what you're doing and humble attitude far to many are a tad full of themselves 😂😂 👍 Ps...the race prep castrol honda used to live on a paddock stand in the kitchen 🤣🤣🤣lucky we have a big kitchen

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks. Great radio and new software coming out each month. Some works and some dont.

@cbrmac Ай бұрын

Hi Fred..I wonder with the software mods ect do these now actually Rx on 70mhz ? Ie the 4m band ? I assume they can . Regards Mac

@Peter-dd3br Ай бұрын

One little mod that I did to mine was to pop off the volume knob and paint it black. I think it gives it more of a higher end look.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Yes its funny how other radios have copied the orange knob.

@Peter-dd3br Ай бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK Yeah, I've also got a basic UVK5 and I think the orange knob suits it, gives it kind of a sporty look, but on the 8 with it's higher end design it looks out of place, like wearing sneakers with a suit.

@tee_m Ай бұрын

Have a fair few Quanshengs, absolutely insane value especially with mods. I think the uv5r is finally obsolete in the value sector! 73.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Yes i would say your spot on.

@phillipsmiley5930 Ай бұрын

The new Quansheng K5 (99) is out, its a recased k5 with RX unlocked and Black , red, yellow, or blue side panels

@SolgerLemp Ай бұрын

That's so beautiful, i'd love to be a part of the ham lobby, it's sad transmitting radios are illegal in my country

@markr.1984 Ай бұрын

Fear a government that fears its citizens transmitting and chatting on radio. What are they afraid of? Wow, total enslavement.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that.

@melvynburchell Ай бұрын

They are a belter of a radio - one of mine was £13 delivered, absolutely crazy and wasn’t expecting much but it is decent on 2m/70cm and PMR.. The wideband RX on the modded fw is nice, just don’t attempt to TX on CB frequencies - the harmonics are bigger than the fundamental! Not really a surprise having no HF LP filter! But for the price I am sure it cannot be beaten.

@MarkPentler Ай бұрын

I wonder how many people are just going to hit PTT without considering filtering at all?

@tonyp4092 Ай бұрын

All things being equal, the Quansheng UV-5R Plus gets my vote due to it having the larger battery. Same radio with extended battery life. You CAN buy a larger battery for the other versions, but the UV-5R Plus can be had for $4 more than the cost of the larger battery.

@johnmknox Ай бұрын

I've had mine for a year now. I've not modded it yet. Still deciding on which firmware to go with. It will be good to get better quality on airband though as the stock radio is not so great.

@MauricevdfHermsen Ай бұрын

the best radio ever!!! look up the hardware HAM upgrade !

@RWBHere 12 күн бұрын

At 05:40 - You can buy clip-on UK plug adaptors, which enclose the Euro plug and include a fuse, to comply with BS1363, and you will not need to cut any cable. I have bought equipment with that adaptor fitted by default.

@RWBHere 11 күн бұрын

Thumbed and subbed. Thanks. 🙂👍

@gerfgrub6622 Ай бұрын

I have the UV-K5 and it's a very fun little radio. I'm hoping Quansheng will release a UV-K7, a little larger radio with a larger speaker, larger battery, and a lot more memory. 👍

@jamste1977 20 күн бұрын

I spent more money on a take away on Saturday night just gone, I'm very tempted.

@MrBulldog125 Ай бұрын

I bought two of these radio's From aliexpress the first one I paid £12.56p with free shipping I was so impressed by it and the build quality I bought a second one for £13.54p again with free shipping (don't forget they will add about £4 pound vat) better that than it getting stopped by customs on the way in. At the prices I got them for how can you refuse ? I am even considering a third one 😂😂 the prices on Ali do fluctuate so if you are in no rush keep an eye on them and grab yourself a bargain when they drop. Yeah coming from China you will have to wait but mine arrived in about a week so that was no real issue or deal breaker. Air band is awful if that's what you want them for but from what I have seen on KZfaq this improves with the firmware update and opens the radio right up, I have not had time to do this yet but plan on doing it tomorrow. All in all for the price I've paid what can I get for that money ? These little radio's are well worth it and I am looking forward to playing with them and opening them up with the firmware, It's a no brainer if you ask me get one while they are cheap as chips.

@FierceProtocol Ай бұрын

Have they fixed the issue where the cracked firmware only allows the radio to transmit 3 watts instead of 5 watts? That's what I have been waiting for.

@19TC504 Ай бұрын

hey fred did you know you can safe fm radio frequenties also go in fm radio mode,select your favorite fm radio station,hit the menu button it ask if you wanna safe it hit menu again done,then switch to memory mode by holding ,the 3 button 73,s 19ct031

@CptnKremmen 17 күн бұрын

What a great little radio. I'm not interested in transmitting on any frequencies, but I would like to know how it compares with a scanner such as an AOR 8200 and if there is any more dedicated scanning firmware.

@CB-RADIO-UK 17 күн бұрын

I think compared to a proper scanner it will be a bit slow. However still great pocket fun.

@jimfischer4703 8 күн бұрын

Thanks much :)

@EverBeyondRadio Ай бұрын

Thanks Fred, from Jay in my shed. just saw your vid pop up on my feed the other day, and i went straight to ebay and bought 2. The first one arrived today, and i've followed your instructions, and also subbed. However having run the firmware upgrade, i can no longer run chirp to add channels, but it errors saying "firmware version is not supported by this driver". is there a fix to this? I used cb in the 80's and this has sparked me again.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Interesting. I did chirp first. You might have to factory reset the the radio and then use Chirp first.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

This should do it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ma9_eduqp7e3gYk.html

@vadimspb Ай бұрын

I watched it to the end. An interesting movie

@HamTechRadioScannerDrones Ай бұрын

Nice Video

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks

@alanslade2319 Ай бұрын

Hi Fred thanks for showing us that . I've got the same handheld and that's great showing us all what it can do, great handled I love it.just listening to the airband now,sorry but one more little question, when I look at some videos about how to put up a Arail I sometimes see especially in America that they always put a a copper rod in the ground , I've never done this myself. EVER, But going out to buy a ss99000 series 4 , and putting up a sirio signal keeper. And just wondering what your thoughts was on grounding a Arail, I understand about lightning, but always make sure I put out the cable out the window and ground it that way,if I'm am at home, sorry for the crazy question considerate about handheld.just wandered what your thoughts were , thank you so much for all you do because it's so good to just go back and look at someone else who knows what can happen and, to avoid that, right sorry for the big letter Alan from NR LUTON 💯👍

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Thanks Alan. It did turn out a very long video even for me :-)

@alanslade2319 Ай бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK sorry Fred must have missed that one, thanks for letting me know, Alan 💯👍

@stevehaynes2857 Ай бұрын

Just ordered mine on AliExpress for £16.90 including postage! Wow! What’s not to like?

@fretlessfender Ай бұрын

I use these radios when shooting video's on large locations. If you have to get the crew together or someone needs something it is nice to have a radio with you. They work really really well, they sound fantasic battery life is well enough for a days work, range is sufficient as long it is not too much buildings around. Just select a frequency on 2meter, clip the radio on your belt and you are good to go! Brilliant little things!

@MarkPentler Ай бұрын

Are you using 2m for commercial use? Would you not be better using something more suited to that?

@fretlessfender Ай бұрын

@MarkPentler well no, I use it when we are out, so these radios just suit their purpose brilliantly... besides, if I had to by 5 Motorola's ot would set me back 10x... no these will do!

@m0ogy Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Fred, I paid £8 for mine (same version) from Aliexpress

@alexoja2918 Ай бұрын

Could you refer me to the one you bought?

@luisenthal 28 күн бұрын

Only thing I would change on this radio is to switch volume and B and C buttons. It would be much faster to move about with volume button.

@Screamingtut Ай бұрын

Fred, you should use the SMA to UHf jumper made from RG-8x vs RG-316 it stands up better and its not much more in cost. Krisy - N6KV

@LC-yn2xt 17 күн бұрын

I think it is possible for there to be a metalicized plastic case or trim, without it being electrically conductive, or requiring shielding.

@exgenica Ай бұрын

I've found that the "gun-metal" 06:30 type coatings on plastic cases tend to wear VERY quickly and you end up with small to large wear spots on them that soon look pretty bad. Perhaps this item somehow avoids this problem...and I hope it does...but I've never seen it not happen. Sometimes there's even a white layer of some sort of coating (perhaps something to help the metalized coating adhere better?) beneath the "gun-metal" layer so you end up with 3 colors (gun-metal, white, and then finally black), but again, it still looks really cheap IF the wear starts showing up.

@AOR_Dobby 19 күн бұрын

Hi Fred, I want to dip my toes into the radio world. I mainly want to receive signals from satalites for now. Would this be an ideal beginner model to say catch the ISS when it's flying over? Thank you.

@CB-RADIO-UK 17 күн бұрын

Yes it will capture the ISS without any need for programming as it normally is on the 2m or 70 cm HAM band.

@AOR_Dobby 17 күн бұрын

@@CB-RADIO-UK Thank you for your reply. I shall get this model then! Looking forward to trying it out.

@hadi96100 Ай бұрын

So nice, you had to mod it twice.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Just easier to use Chirp that put the freqs in manually.

@pauldavenport3839 Ай бұрын

Hello... Very good video. I have the QuanSheng UV-5R Plus with Egzumer firmware and they are an excellent combination. This radio is a box full of tricks. Thank you for sharing. 73's

@garyhardwick8489 Ай бұрын

I am a complete amateur (and technical numpty!) so I'm not entirely sure what to look for to listen to air band. I'd like a small radio like this one so I can go mobile. I have a Tecsun S2000 but thanks to where I live I simply cannot get a decent reception even using an outdoor aerial. I have no garden so can't put up any sort of large antenna (wouldn't know how either!) Is this radio suitable for such listening, including shortwave? Any advice would be gratefully received.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Hi. It wont cover the SW band as it only tunes down to 17k MHz and most SW broadcast band is around 7-15k MHz. For general listening on the SW band you would be better off with something like this. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7aKq8p_nLGRk3k.html

@Sphyxx Ай бұрын

The sad thing in my position is living in Finland with awful import taxes and such I paid 45€ for my UV-K5(8) with free shipping mind you

@alexoja2918 Ай бұрын

Going to buy one too! Suosituksia mistä tilaan?

@Sphyxx Ай бұрын

@@alexoja2918 Ite tilasin amazonista radion ilmaisella toimituksella ja ohjelmointi kaapelin aliexpressistä kun sattui olemaan alennuksesta 0.50€

@nickaxe771 Ай бұрын

Fred really want to know how the AM Airband is on the radio.....I have not yet found one of this type of radio thats any good on AM Airband.

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Its ok in my view. See latest video

@tomwalton6661 Ай бұрын

Just ordered this on Aliexpress for £16.63, thx for great review!👏🏻👏🏻

@CB-RADIO-UK Ай бұрын

Have fun!

@davidfisher9026 Ай бұрын

The Aliexpress prices look amazing but I've been scared to order using my debit card (Idon't have a credit card). Are they safe to use?

@CrucesNomad1 Ай бұрын

Now I know. Thanks.

@samiraperi467 Ай бұрын

Naturally also available on Aliexpress, where I got mine.

@burnettmurray209 22 күн бұрын

I'm a bit confused here. You delete HAM frequencies to reload only receive ones? On a cheap mobile radio. I'm license A UK. So, You make a cheap scanner says? That cando walkie-talkie ish?

@CB-RADIO-UK 22 күн бұрын

Yes pretty much. You can always place Ham channels in the mems if you wish.

@notmypresident4066 13 күн бұрын

New to this type of radio. Would this be something that could serve as an emergency contact device for when traveling in remote places without cell phone coverage? I understand that it would not directly contact emergency services but seems like it could be a lifeline for reaching such services indirectly via initial two-way communication, and possibly reaching someone who could relay such a request.

@CB-RADIO-UK 13 күн бұрын

Yes it could. The radio will work (when programmed) on the public radio band. At a push you could use it on both the 70cm and 2m Ham bands. As long as someone was listening of course.

@kennethausten Ай бұрын

Software is so similar to the Baofen, that it's obvious there is a common link between them all.