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Quansheng UV K5
- Thread starter AudioShockwav
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Unless there is a reason to update the firmware I would use them as they are. The ONLY benefit I have seen so far is an improved AM Airband receive, the update improves the ACG response.
The EGZumer firmware has a LOT of features that are useful. The ability to see both the channel name and frequency, 18-1300mhz reception with AM and SSB, battery voltage calibration, TX audio level, microphone adjustment, spectrum analyzer, and more settings to make using the radio easier.
Yes, it adds a lot but the hardware is not there for most of it but hell it's worth a try.
Edit: Downloaded and played around with it.
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As I type this, I am using my Quansheng K6 with the egzumer firmware, to listen to local nets on 50.130 USB and 50.400 AM. I use a telescoping whip that is marketed for 27 mHz on eBay, and it receives remarkably well. Not bad for a total investment for under $50.
Yeah, it's not a bad little radio. Had my XYL give me some audio reports talking on the local repeater. Said the audio was loud enough and clear. I just wish the batteries (with belt clips) were a bit cheaper. But, it's easy enough to swap the clips between batteries.
There is a lot of effort going into mods for these radios.
73
Jeff
73
Jeff
I have two now, one is currently running Egzumer 0.22 and the other is running IJV .29r3. They are neat little radios.
Yes I did some what, and to a certain extent I still am. If you take the FW upgrade out of the equation they are very poor radios compared to other Chinese variations. It's my opinion that Baofeng is the bottom of the barrel with the Quansheng K5 only slightly better. There is some proof out there that Quansheng is a Baofeng company but I am still on the fence there. I currently have eighteen different Chinese radios with no two being the same, there are some really good ones, Wouxun being near the top, and some really bad ones like Zastone.
Experimentation is fun to do and this is the only redeeming value of the K5!
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I ordered one of these today. Of course, I see there are different variations. I have no idea which one Amazon is going to send. I'll need to buy a couple more for different uses.
My main motivation for wanting one is Airband. I've always enjoyed listening to Airband. Full HF receive will do nicely, too.
My main motivation for wanting one is Airband. I've always enjoyed listening to Airband. Full HF receive will do nicely, too.