Egzumer scans on whichever is highlighted A or B. Plus program your own preferences with a short press of #1 & #2 under ptt button and also a long press.
How did you go with firmware update? I've just received mine and having trouble with data not being transferred even though the radio is connected and detected via the com port.
Straight to point(s), have a sub. Sticking with Egzumer for now, you've saved me the time trying IJV. Great little gadgets and appreciate all the community effort to improve them.
Just ordered my K5 from AliExpress just trying to get my head around the firmwares, looks like its going to take me a while, just as well I'm retired !
Tried IJV for quite sometime, I like the single line mode wherein you can input "ANY" frequency with no issues, love the "gain", but , I agree with the side buttons shortcuts of Egzumer it is a life saver plus the awesomeness of having a spectrum analyzer, will wait for the updates from IJV. Thanks for the vid Ben!
Very helpful and timely. Had mine about a week and ready to dig out my old programming cable and install the Egzumer FW. Was exploring the UVMod site, using the firmware patcher to generate a version. Comparing the UVMod to Egzumer and others would be very helpful too. Thanks. Subscribed.
With egzumer you can program the side buttons eg F1Short, F1Long F2 etc. Its handy to change Mode by allocating 'Switch Demodul' to either F1 or F2 buttons.
I tried out egzumer, ijv and several others around 6 months ago when I first got my quansheng. I ended up going with ijv over the others and for the life of me I cannot remember why! It was a total deal breaker for the other firmwares. I ended up not using the radio for the last two months or so and now I'm just baffled at the reason I why i had to have ijv over the rest. I've been watching videos and reading stuff for several days trying to remember what was so important lol
@gighavlex nope. Maybe it was because ijv is supposed to be better at AM than the others. I don't really listen to much airband with AM so I just don't know lol
Trying to decide which Quansheng, which firmware, which frequencies do I want, etc. Good analysis of the main differences between the two update. It gives me a knowledge base to start asking intelligent questions. Nice video.
Thank you. You saved me a lot of time and efford. I will just use the radio as a scanner and not transmit. Over here in DL we have very strict rules about spurious emissions. 73s
I've bought expensive radio scanners and never received a firmware update. I bought a £15 Quanshang and get regular firmware updates for free, wow ! You can't beat that, I'm just waiting for what Quanshang is going to follow up with next, a digital model ?
its also happends when you use the ijv filmware when you start scanning it start scanning on the frequentie you didt selected,same with transmit it transmit on the frequentie you didt select
My issue with EGZ is the rf gain is very low making the set pretty deaf. Whereas IJV allows you to adjust many settings, including rf gain, turning it up just a little will make a big difference.
Doesn't the Egzumer have that "secret menu" when you press ptt and the button underneath when you turn it on and you can unlock transmit on all frequencies?
Yes it does and I've demonstrated it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=SOIp3R6Wr8QGmVb2 However it's highly recommend not to TX on frequencies that the radio isn't designed for. See this video as well: ua-cam.com/video/BE2Y7V2tGMM/v-deo.htmlsi=JRUo_Tx9IZkF9iiP Thanks for watching 👍
One of the first things I noticed when I did the Egzumer v0.22 upgrade: the option to select a decent length for the backlight to stay on. The original firmware only allowed a maximum of five seconds. ☺ I flashed it with Microsoft Edge (not Chrome) and it worked fine. I've played safe and set it to tx on amateur bands only. An observation is that mine won't tx in USB - I just get an error message. I hoped I might be able to use it for 2m SSB. :-( Thanks for putting this up! ♥ Mark GØOIW
Hey, just an noobie here. I found an online patcher that allows me to play around with some more tx options but none to lock on amateur band only, I think, unless it's called something else sometimes? 😅 Anyway, how did you manage to lock (using egzumer) to tx only on amateur ham? Thanks in advance!
@@LeHunkyDoryUsing Egzumer, you need to go into the hidden menu. Switch off the radio, hold down the PTT and function 1 button on the side and switch on. That will give you access to extra menu items (function 61 and above) which include various options including the ability to lock tx to amateur bands in different parts of the world.
@@LeHunkyDory Item 61 "F lock" is the one you need. Sets the TX frequency band plan. DEFAULT+ (137-174, 400-470) - allows TX on default bands, plus options Tx 200, Tx 350, Tx 500 FCC HAM (144-148, 420-450) CE HAM (144-146, 430-440) GB HAM (144-148, 430-440) (137-174, 400-430) (137-174, 400-438) DISABLE ALL - disables TX on all frequencies UNLOCK ALL - enables TX on all bands
So...where can I get these firmware updates? I just received my UV5K yesterday and I am trying to mod the thing. This is my first Quansheng. I have to say I prefer the Baufeng controls, so far.
Hello Ben, great video. I have one question. How did you save the CB radio frequencies on the device? I tried this via CHIRP but I always get the error message that the frequency is not supported. Can you help with that? Thanks in advance.
@@Ratchet_effect Can you elaborate? I have been searching for 2 days and these comments are the only mention of fixing this other than an old dev conversation from a year ago about a different firmware. Any help is appreciated!!
Hi! thanks for this! does fagzi still make firmware to quangshen? many also thought good of his mods, and do you by any chance have the links to these firmwares you show here, i am an old grandad DXer and everything is getting a bit dodgier to do!! 73, Levi in Sweden
I want the frequencies and the modes open in the firmware since I plan on changing the hardware filters and amplifier stages to work properly on 10 and 6 meters. I already have plenty of 2 meter, 70 cm HT's. It's a bit of work, especially adding antennas that will work on those bands, but it will be a lot of fun, and that's what ham radio is all about. But the firmware is beyond me, so I'm just waiting for firmware that will do the job.
Just calibrate with signal generator (like TinySA eg) with IJV (as far as I know the only fw with which tuneable) and you don't need anything. 6 and 10 metres is sensitivity less than 127dB, which is very good i think !
What is the "bandwidth" setting for? (Narrow, wide, wide+, etc.). Are these just channel widths? If so, how do you determine the appropriate channel width for a certain frequency?
Tried a few versions of IJV and really like the single channel screen BUT I have found an issue with all versions. Power settings are not read properly from the code plug - import from CHIRP and all High power settings show on screen as Low - change power level on radio to show High when downloaded to CHIRP they show as Low. This is a major issue. Also there are no contact details to report the problem.
Thanks for watching and commenting. We have to remember that all of the 3rd party firmwares are developed and shaed for experimental purposes by individuals who create them in their own time, some of whom are on the social media pages such as the Facebook forums etc..
great comparison, thank you very much! What settings do I have to make to See the channel name and frequency in channel mode? If I remember correctly, only name or frequency is possible with my ezgumer FW...
Thanks, and glad you found it useful. Hopefully some of my other videos may help with your question: ua-cam.com/video/kZ1i7YP05hQ/v-deo.htmlsi=dU2gxUc1GeV6Hnre ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=rFTtAE_wwTtrrfKS
This is a weird question but lets say I put EGzumer on any radio. Can I still use CHIRP as an easy way to change my radio programming or won't it work because of the firmware? If it doesn't work is there something to use where I can easily change radio features with a computer instead of doing everything on the radio keypad? Thank you
Yes, If you checkout this previous video at 29 mins I show the hidden menu 61 (on Egzumer) where you can select what you like: ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=3zrvCP8W317W4N7n
Do both models have the Egzumer firmware Spectrum Scope? I've only seen it on the yellow UV-K5(8) screen model, but I prefer the blue screen UV-5R PLUS model so I wondered if the Scope will work on it also. Thanks.
The UV-K5, UV-K5(8) and the UV-5R Plus are all basically the same radio just cosmetically different, so yes you could have the Egzumer firmware with spectrum scope on the UV-5R Plus with the blue screen.
So what’s the real distance from handheld to handheld how far away can you get from each other with it and how about in a 10 story building will work inside the building from downstairs to 10th floor?
Hi, it would really depend on the construction of the building and any local RF interference within the building, but it should be fine. As for distance, that really depends on the terrain. In open air and line of sight I'd imagine about 5 miles on VHF.
It seems both Egzumer and Quansheng Dock are both all but dead, no work being done on them at all, seems issues with Chirp and other issues are at place ;) Anyway, I am using the IJV 3.14 and it is simply amazing, like a whole new radio, plug killer Chirp integration
Heres a question, ive got the uvk5 (8) and ive used uvmod via driect web flash. I flashed it using whosmatt github anyway ive got the mods i want on my radio however the question is, if i use the quansheng cps programmer to insert some memory frequencies will it undo the mod or is it perfectly fine to write frequencies whilst modded
As long as your only programming frequencies using the Quansheng CPS or CHIRP then it won't affect the firmware. Also, remember you don't need to put it in flash mode for CPS programming. Thanks for watching 👍
Yes, they will work well together and range depends on the terrain. Obviously built up areas will be reduced compared to open spaces. Thanks for watching 👍
The harmonics issue is only a problem if you try and transmit out of the frequency range that the radio is originally designed for. So basically it's fine for VHF over 137Mhz & UHF upto 470Mhz. Just don't try and TX on CB (27Mhz) 6m & 4m Ham bands etc... Thanks for watching 👍
This may depend what firmware you are using, but it is possible on most to add/remove channels from scan group 1 and 2 in the menu. See this video from 7:39 ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=1ZcQL4A9n0l6W497
Great video Ben i would like to ask you which firmware transmit at 27 am fm usb ? every time i have reinstall configuration and calibration or just flash any firmware I want thank you
Unfortunately it's not possible to get it to transmit correctly on 27Mhz in any mode (FM, AM or SSB) The radios internal amplifiers are only designed to work within certain VHF and UHF frequencies. Although Unlock TX in the firmware will give out a few microwatts (not even milliwatts!) On 27Mhz the rest of the RF power will come out at much higher power on various VHF frequencies. See my other video: ua-cam.com/video/BE2Y7V2tGMM/v-deo.htmlsi=b0fyKPd3xYljOYg1
Hi. To be honest on GMRS frequencies it really doesn't matter. I personally still prefer the menu layout of the Egzumer firmware, but it's down to personal preference. Thanks for watching 👍
Hi, "II" is showing that particular channel is is scan group 2. If a channel is in scan group 1 it will show "I" or nothing at all if its not assigned to any scan group. I think it does the same in most firmware versions to be honest. Thanks for watching 👍
Its all good that you in most of these videos are just reading labels, and what differs. but its weird that you don't explain the benefits and the purpose of these things that differs. as just reading labels..hurra but why not explain what it means, benefits, and why its implemented, and where it could come handy (common sense) fx these segments and wider granularity.. 4:50 but its so common these videos I have seen from this channel.. I get it, if you just winging it and you don't know many of these things.. then fair enough.
Anyone have the uv-k5 (99)? According to Amazon it is the most recent version of the UV-K5 series radio with only cosmetic differences. Can anyone verify this? Can it be modded?
I tried to get some on Amazon and EBay (USA sales) and they took so long I canceled them. I ordered straight from china from a reputable dealer and got it quickly!!! Amazon doesn’t even sell the latest one (with blue screen)
I did try it but it bricked both of the radios when I tried to flash it, so flashed them both back. I'll have to experiment more and maybe that's for a future video. Thanks for watching.
I have a UV-K5(8) (your right model) and have bought usb baofeng cable with CH320 com chip: installed with good driver. Have difficulties with latest Quansheng FWupdate software (language not recognized) So I have Installed "k5prog_win_v1.27.exe", put the cable, push PTT+switch ON of update mod, (led on ) on the K5.. but the software close for missing response from the radio. I cannot understand why. Any help? Is there a menu option on the radio that block the update/serial cable?
I've not come across that problem, sorry. If you have Facebook there's a great and helpful community out there on several dedicated Quansheng pages that can usually help.
@@m7frs272 RESOLVED: I've discharged the wrong (K6) FW. Now the upload is working. The Programmer from Quansheng has already problem with my PC (chinese language....) but CHIRP is working even if there are some errors in the report/print of the parameters they have to correct.
Only the Quansheng ones. Specifically the UV-K5s. They have flash memory while the Baofengs have rom memory. Meaning that the firmware is locked on the baofengs. Incidentally, the Quanshengs are clones of the baofengs, which is why they look similar and have similar price points.
Egzumer scans on whichever is highlighted A or B. Plus program your own preferences with a short press of #1 & #2 under ptt button and also a long press.
You are 100% correct, Thanks for highlighting this 👍
Thankyou for a thorough review, I know this takes a lot of time and it is appreciated by those of us who are new to all of this.
Thank you and thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful 👍
How did you go with firmware update? I've just received mine and having trouble with data not being transferred even though the radio is connected and detected via the com port.
Straight to point(s), have a sub. Sticking with Egzumer for now, you've saved me the time trying IJV. Great little gadgets and appreciate all the community effort to improve them.
Hello, which firmware works more stable?
@@mertklck Latest one is rock solid. Not had any issues flashing or using any version.
IJV 3.14 is the best firmware out there, Egzumer is dead, zero development on it ...
Just ordered my K5 from AliExpress just trying to get my head around the firmwares, looks like its going to take me a while, just as well I'm retired !
Tried IJV for quite sometime, I like the single line mode wherein you can input "ANY" frequency with no issues, love the "gain", but , I agree with the side buttons shortcuts of Egzumer it is a life saver plus the awesomeness of having a spectrum analyzer, will wait for the updates from IJV. Thanks for the vid Ben!
Very helpful and timely. Had mine about a week and ready to dig out my old programming cable and install the Egzumer FW. Was exploring the UVMod site, using the firmware patcher to generate a version. Comparing the UVMod to Egzumer and others would be very helpful too. Thanks. Subscribed.
Glad you found it useful and thanks for the Sub 👍
With egzumer you can program the side buttons eg F1Short, F1Long F2 etc. Its handy to change Mode by allocating 'Switch Demodul' to either F1 or F2 buttons.
Just ordered this UV-K5(8) now. Total price of £12 something after tax. Thanks for doing some explaining here fella, it will come in very handy.
Glad you found it useful, cheers 👍
Send us a link lad !
Any link
I tried out egzumer, ijv and several others around 6 months ago when I first got my quansheng. I ended up going with ijv over the others and for the life of me I cannot remember why! It was a total deal breaker for the other firmwares. I ended up not using the radio for the last two months or so and now I'm just baffled at the reason I why i had to have ijv over the rest. I've been watching videos and reading stuff for several days trying to remember what was so important lol
@gighavlex nope. Maybe it was because ijv is supposed to be better at AM than the others. I don't really listen to much airband with AM so I just don't know lol
Trying to decide which Quansheng, which firmware, which frequencies do I want, etc. Good analysis of the main differences between the two update. It gives me a knowledge base to start asking intelligent questions.
Nice video.
Great comparison video in detail on important stuff. Its very cool that these can be modded. I wish all radios could be modded with custom firmware.🍻🤠
Thanks for that, I’m currently using the egzumer and think I’ll stay with that for now. Great help 👍🏻
Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful 👍
I like the display color in the ijv, but prefer the battery indicator, scanner and some other things in the egzumer. Well explained Ben, thanks a lot!
Just to clarify, the display colour is specific to the model of radio (UV-5R = blue and the UV-K5 (8) is orange) Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks Ben!
Thank you. You saved me a lot of time and efford. I will just use the radio as a scanner and not transmit. Over here in DL we have very strict rules about spurious emissions. 73s
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 👍
where did you get that idea about spurious emmisions ? my icom is worse.
I've bought expensive radio scanners and never received a firmware update.
I bought a £15 Quanshang and get regular firmware updates for free, wow !
You can't beat that, I'm just waiting for what Quanshang is going to follow up with next, a digital model ?
Who knows! Thanks for watching 👍
oh jesus a DMR quansheng would legit crater the entire market. that's a weapons-grade deal. i'll buy 20 on launch
@@thefitnessinstructor8937 Just dont forget that without a license DMR is useless!
You Sir, are the Man.! Thank you for your time and effort.
Peace from Texas
That's very kind! Thanks 👍
Howdy (also in Texas, in a town with your last name) Which one did you go with?
Thanks I always saying what mod is the best so you did (help me) keep up the good work I got egzumer is on my radio ( thanks again good video)😊
Thanks for your comment, glad you found it useful👍
Thanks ben all I needed to know an more .. clear precise no fing about TOP JOB
Thanks, glad you found it useful 👍
IJV! Die beste Firmware, kein blöder und Sinnloser Schnickschnack, Funtional, gut zu bedienen.
Well done Ben, another well demonstrated Video, I personally prefer Egzumer.
Thanks again Richard 👍
Thanks for making this video, I have a pair of K5s and your information is going to be very useful.
Thanks for your comment, glad you found it useful👍
The CEC firmware let's you transmitt APRS and SSTV. Also nice firmware.
Yeah I do like the CEC firmware. I've done a separate video on the SSTV operating: ua-cam.com/video/iHDqMddaVHo/v-deo.htmlsi=6R1QMcXH19L1G9uv
@@m7frs272Thanks, I will try and find it.
Needed this vid thank you
Thanks for your comment, glad you found it useful👍
Great video thanks! Im still undecided on which firmware i want to run as each one has good and bad points to them at the moment ive got IJV on mine.
How you getting on with it? I've got one on the way. Think I'm leaning to the IJV MOD
its also happends when you use the ijv filmware when you start scanning it start scanning on the frequentie you didt selected,same with transmit it transmit on the frequentie you didt select
Superhelpful, thanks
Egzumer is the one for me to try first. ;)
Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful 👍
My issue with EGZ is the rf gain is very low making the set pretty deaf.
Whereas IJV allows you to adjust many settings, including rf gain, turning it up just a little will make a big difference.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you found this video helpful 👍
Doesn't the Egzumer have that "secret menu" when you press ptt and the button underneath when you turn it on and you can unlock transmit on all frequencies?
Yes it does and I've demonstrated it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=SOIp3R6Wr8QGmVb2
However it's highly recommend not to TX on frequencies that the radio isn't designed for. See this video as well: ua-cam.com/video/BE2Y7V2tGMM/v-deo.htmlsi=JRUo_Tx9IZkF9iiP
Thanks for watching 👍
Great video, thank you for the demonstration of each firmware 👍
Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful 👍
One of the first things I noticed when I did the Egzumer v0.22 upgrade: the option to select a decent length for the backlight to stay on. The original firmware only allowed a maximum of five seconds. ☺
I flashed it with Microsoft Edge (not Chrome) and it worked fine.
I've played safe and set it to tx on amateur bands only. An observation is that mine won't tx in USB - I just get an error message. I hoped I might be able to use it for 2m SSB. :-(
Thanks for putting this up! ♥ Mark GØOIW
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Try the IJV MOD firmware, as that will allow you to TX on DSB (double sideband) on 2m
Hey, just an noobie here. I found an online patcher that allows me to play around with some more tx options but none to lock on amateur band only, I think, unless it's called something else sometimes? 😅
Anyway, how did you manage to lock (using egzumer) to tx only on amateur ham? Thanks in advance!
@@LeHunkyDoryUsing Egzumer, you need to go into the hidden menu. Switch off the radio, hold down the PTT and function 1 button on the side and switch on. That will give you access to extra menu items (function 61 and above) which include various options including the ability to lock tx to amateur bands in different parts of the world.
@@LeHunkyDory Item 61 "F lock" is the one you need. Sets the TX frequency band plan.
DEFAULT+ (137-174, 400-470) - allows TX on default bands, plus options Tx 200, Tx 350, Tx 500
FCC HAM (144-148, 420-450)
CE HAM (144-146, 430-440)
GB HAM (144-148, 430-440)
(137-174, 400-430)
(137-174, 400-438)
DISABLE ALL - disables TX on all frequencies
UNLOCK ALL - enables TX on all bands
Would love an updated version have you seen the f4wn firmware
This was extremely helpful to me. Thank you 👍
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for the video. Subscribed and liked. I have a k5(8) on the way this was great info. 73s
Thank you!
Please, add in the vid description the versions of both firmwares you have used. Cheers!
So...where can I get these firmware updates? I just received my UV5K yesterday and I am trying to mod the thing. This is my first Quansheng. I have to say I prefer the Baufeng controls, so far.
Hello Ben, great video. I have one question. How did you save the CB radio frequencies on the device? I tried this via CHIRP but I always get the error message that the frequency is not supported. Can you help with that? Thanks in advance.
You must unlock from chirp setting/driver information/
There is a few ways to do it, I don't want to step on young Ben's toes, so best he explains it, or a possibility of a video showing how maybe? 🖖
Thank you, this works@@sylenzyostampa
@@ElMareTVGlad you got it working. Thanks to the great community on here 🙏
@@Ratchet_effect Can you elaborate? I have been searching for 2 days and these comments are the only mention of fixing this other than an old dev conversation from a year ago about a different firmware. Any help is appreciated!!
Thanks for putting this together
Thanks for your comment, glad you found it useful👍
Which one receives UHF AM military airband better?
EGZumer = exhumer
verb [ transitive ]
to exhume , to dig up
to exhume a body / to dig up artifacts
:)
Thanks for this 👍 I'll try and say it correctly in future videos, thanks for watching.
Hi! thanks for this! does fagzi still make firmware to quangshen? many also thought good of his mods, and do you by any chance have the links to these firmwares you show here, i am an old grandad DXer and everything is getting a bit dodgier to do!! 73, Levi in Sweden
I want the frequencies and the modes open in the firmware since I plan on changing the hardware filters and amplifier stages to work properly on 10 and 6 meters. I already have plenty of 2 meter, 70 cm HT's. It's a bit of work, especially adding antennas that will work on those bands, but it will be a lot of fun, and that's what ham radio is all about. But the firmware is beyond me, so I'm just waiting for firmware that will do the job.
That sounds interesting, good luck with that. It would be a real game changer if you could!
Wow! Are you going to post this as a video I hope?!
Just calibrate with signal generator (like TinySA eg) with IJV (as far as I know the only fw with which tuneable) and you don't need anything. 6 and 10 metres is sensitivity less than 127dB, which is very good i think !
Any luck with the hardware mode’s yet!!!!
I'm curious as to why you refer to it as E.G.Zumer vs egzumer? I prefer the usability of the egzumer over IJV.
Hi, it was just habit as that's what some others were initially calling it initially. I stand corrected 😉
Thanks for watching 👍
which firmware will give me the SSB and DSB (Single sideband) function. Or iis that only with the iJV?
Finally a comparison
Thanks for watching 👍
What is the "bandwidth" setting for? (Narrow, wide, wide+, etc.). Are these just channel widths?
If so, how do you determine the appropriate channel width for a certain frequency?
Yes it's the width of the channel/frequency. Generally most FM transmissions, ie: Ham, Marine, PMR 446, GMRS etc are narrow FM.
Helpful comparisons. When programming with chirp, which make and model do I need to select read/write? Thanks
Quansheng, UV-K5, check the correct COM-port
You'll need the latest version of Chirp and Select Quansheng and UV-K5
UVMOD the best
Hi thanks very much now I know to use Air band
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Mine does tx on am. Perfectly 2 watt dead key 5 swing
EGZ FW: When I cycle bands I don't get 10m or CB? Starts at 50.0000?
Tried a few versions of IJV and really like the single channel screen BUT I have found an issue with all versions. Power settings are not read properly from the code plug - import from CHIRP and all High power settings show on screen as Low - change power level on radio to show High when downloaded to CHIRP they show as Low. This is a major issue. Also there are no contact details to report the problem.
Thanks for watching and commenting. We have to remember that all of the 3rd party firmwares are developed and shaed for experimental purposes by individuals who create them in their own time, some of whom are on the social media pages such as the Facebook forums etc..
CEC firmware sounds to be best to me.
great comparison, thank you very much!
What settings do I have to make to See the channel name and frequency in channel mode?
If I remember correctly, only name or frequency is possible with my ezgumer FW...
Thanks, and glad you found it useful. Hopefully some of my other videos may help with your question: ua-cam.com/video/kZ1i7YP05hQ/v-deo.htmlsi=dU2gxUc1GeV6Hnre
ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=rFTtAE_wwTtrrfKS
This is a weird question but lets say I put EGzumer on any radio. Can I still use CHIRP as an easy way to change my radio programming or won't it work because of the firmware? If it doesn't work is there something to use where I can easily change radio features with a computer instead of doing everything on the radio keypad? Thank you
I guess i should have waited until the end HAHA
Consider doing an update video every 6 months. Ever changing field. Thanks. ;)
It certainly is! Thanks for watching 👍
excellent video comparison!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 👍
IJV mod has an issue when using DSC, doesn't receive, it transmits fine.
Is it possible to have tx blocked when you're out of the stock frequency range while still allowing you to listen to all the frequencies?
Yes, If you checkout this previous video at 29 mins I show the hidden menu 61 (on Egzumer) where you can select what you like:
ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=3zrvCP8W317W4N7n
@@m7frs272 Awesome, thanks!
Do both models have the Egzumer firmware Spectrum Scope? I've only seen it on the yellow UV-K5(8) screen model, but I prefer the blue screen UV-5R PLUS model so I wondered if the Scope will work on it also. Thanks.
The UV-K5, UV-K5(8) and the UV-5R Plus are all basically the same radio just cosmetically different, so yes you could have the Egzumer firmware with spectrum scope on the UV-5R Plus with the blue screen.
Nice Video.👍 Do you know how to keep the display light on permanently? Goes off too quickly.
Depends which firmware your using, but see 19mins into this video: ua-cam.com/video/-g7glWEVpdw/v-deo.htmlsi=9PCpXr7ZiIdbTuJE
Great guide. I'm going to be buying one of these radios, so I'm looking for as much info as possible. Subscribed.
73 M7TUD
Thanks for the Sub & for watching 👍
For me it's a case of trying to find any firmware that will flash it. 99% of them refuse to acknowledge my USB ports.
Have you tried a different USB cable? Thanks for watching 👍
Great review 😊
Thank you 👍
So what’s the real distance from handheld to handheld how far away can you get from each other with it and how about in a 10 story building will work inside the building from downstairs to 10th floor?
Hi, it would really depend on the construction of the building and any local RF interference within the building, but it should be fine. As for distance, that really depends on the terrain. In open air and line of sight I'd imagine about 5 miles on VHF.
It seems both Egzumer and Quansheng Dock are both all but dead, no work being done on them at all, seems issues with Chirp and other issues are at place ;) Anyway, I am using the IJV 3.14 and it is simply amazing, like a whole new radio, plug killer Chirp integration
Heres a question, ive got the uvk5 (8) and ive used uvmod via driect web flash. I flashed it using whosmatt github anyway ive got the mods i want on my radio however the question is, if i use the quansheng cps programmer to insert some memory frequencies will it undo the mod or is it perfectly fine to write frequencies whilst modded
As long as your only programming frequencies using the Quansheng CPS or CHIRP then it won't affect the firmware. Also, remember you don't need to put it in flash mode for CPS programming. Thanks for watching 👍
Daft question possibly, if you have 2 units can you use as walkies and if so what range? Thanks
Yes, they will work well together and range depends on the terrain. Obviously built up areas will be reduced compared to open spaces. Thanks for watching 👍
Was thinking of buying one but the harmonics issue worried me…are they better now?
The harmonics issue is only a problem if you try and transmit out of the frequency range that the radio is originally designed for. So basically it's fine for VHF over 137Mhz & UHF upto 470Mhz. Just don't try and TX on CB (27Mhz) 6m & 4m Ham bands etc... Thanks for watching 👍
@@m7frs272 Aha ok that’s good to know many thanks 👍 I’m going for my radio licence soon. Radio is a very old hobby but never held a licence before.
There was a song in 70’s “Don’t fear the reap….harmonics”!!!😎
@@arcticradio Yeah I was the same, old hobby but only got my foundation license at the start of the pandemic. Good luck with your license 👍
how do i lock out the busy ham repeater channels that i still want to have a mem for but not have it in the scan list
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This may depend what firmware you are using, but it is possible on most to add/remove channels from scan group 1 and 2 in the menu.
See this video from 7:39
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Hi Ben,quick question.. if I did the firmware upgrade, would it be able to receive ssb on 2 meter vhf? Thanks Jack
Hello Jack. Yes it would. With Egzumer it will receive USB and with IJV MOD you can receive and TX on double side band.
Greetings from Greece! Could you please provide me a Valid Link for the Latest Version which I think is the IJV mod v2.9r5. Thank you!
I have a question. I upgraded my firmware to egzumer and now chirp will not let me change anything. Help!
Do a Google search for 'CHIRP for Egzumer' hope that helps. Thanks for watching 👍
Quansheng UV-5R plus egzumer firmware ?
Great video Ben i would like to ask you which firmware transmit at 27 am fm usb ? every time i have reinstall configuration and calibration or just flash any firmware I want thank you
Unfortunately it's not possible to get it to transmit correctly on 27Mhz in any mode (FM, AM or SSB) The radios internal amplifiers are only designed to work within certain VHF and UHF frequencies. Although Unlock TX in the firmware will give out a few microwatts (not even milliwatts!) On 27Mhz the rest of the RF power will come out at much higher power on various VHF frequencies. See my other video:
ua-cam.com/video/BE2Y7V2tGMM/v-deo.htmlsi=b0fyKPd3xYljOYg1
@@m7frs272 Thank you for your time and your nice videos!
These radios are wholly unsuitable for transmitting on 11 metres - Get a different radio for this purpose.
For a GMRS user (primarily), which of the two firmwares would be better?
Hi. To be honest on GMRS frequencies it really doesn't matter. I personally still prefer the menu layout of the Egzumer firmware, but it's down to personal preference. Thanks for watching 👍
what does the PS or DWR mean in EGZUMER
Can you provide some links where to download from please ?
I live near Beccles. Will you share your channel list please?
No problem 👍 My email address is in my channel description. Drop me an email and I'll send it over to you. Thanks for watching.
Hello! How can the radio go back to the original firmware? Thanks!
You can simply flash back to original or any other firmware you require.
I don't know I like some of the features from each one someone needs to take the best features of each and combine it into a new software.
What is the "II" indicator in the upper right screen of the ijv?
Hi, "II" is showing that particular channel is is scan group 2. If a channel is in scan group 1 it will show "I" or nothing at all if its not assigned to any scan group. I think it does the same in most firmware versions to be honest. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks a lot
Your IJV mod isn't like mine. Mine is as user friendly and will transmit anywhere. Maybe you should update yours. I'm running IJV 2.7 I think.
Sorry it's v2.6.
Thanks for this vid im new to this and finding it really difficult to program channels onto it from chirp any other options i could use?thankyou
Glad you enjoyed this video. Please see my other videos featuring the UV-K5 on my channel for more information.
@@m7frs272 thankyou so much
Blast everbodies cortisol levels to 90 at the begining with your triple volume cw dam funko pop
Apologies! I've made the intro volume lower on more recent videos. Thanks for watching 👍
Do these work on UV-K6 UV-K5(8)
Yes, they are essentially all the same 👍
I will need 3 radios for the best top 3 fw ❤🎉 73
Its all good that you in most of these videos are just reading labels, and what differs.
but its weird that you don't explain the benefits and the purpose of these things that differs.
as just reading labels..hurra but why not explain what it means, benefits, and why its implemented, and where it could come handy (common sense) fx these segments and wider granularity.. 4:50
but its so common these videos I have seen from this channel..
I get it, if you just winging it and you don't know many of these things.. then fair enough.
Sorry to disappoint you. I'll look forward to watching more in-depth videos on your channel soon 😉 Thanks for watching anyway!
I got tje the egzuner one but it does not transmit....😢
What frequency/s are you trying to transmit on? You may need to check the 'F Lock' setting in the hidden menu.
@@m7frs272 I did and it's still locked
Which one can I transmit on air band?
None!!! This is not type approved for transmission on airband.
Me puedes confirmar si desbloqueando funciona la banda de 40 metros solo quiero recepción gracias
I've not found a firmware that allows that yet, but it may be possible 🤔
How did u make it blue
The blue screen is on the UV-5R Plus model. As far as I know its not possible to change without adapting the hardware/components internally.
Dont know why my green light is always 'on' with egzumer
Is that on all frequencies? Try turning the squelch up in the menu? It could be local interference? Thanks for watching 👍
Try Kamils version
Anyone have the uv-k5 (99)? According to Amazon it is the most recent version of the UV-K5 series radio with only cosmetic differences. Can anyone verify this? Can it be modded?
I tried to get some on Amazon and EBay (USA sales) and they took so long I canceled them.
I ordered straight from china from a reputable dealer and got it quickly!!!
Amazon doesn’t even sell the latest one (with blue screen)
Hallo my friend Can a firmware update be reversed? To the original? Thanks
Yes it can 👍
Thank you for your reply nice videos Ben!
So... ... ... no Fagci firmware?
I did try it but it bricked both of the radios when I tried to flash it, so flashed them both back. I'll have to experiment more and maybe that's for a future video. Thanks for watching.
@@m7frs272 gotcha, i'd probably stay away from that firmware until it matures a little, and try the Egzumer one on my UV-K5(8). Thanks 👍
Now, if only QuanSheng would release a variant with cleaner output and higher wattage, while still retaining the ability for us to use mods.
@@skewsme7650 We need lower power levels, not more, want more go mobile or base.
Can you set this to run just on channel mode and run the channels from 1 to 22?
Yes 👍 Check out some of my other videos for more info. Thanks for watching.
@@m7frs272 I've been watchng, but I have not seen any explanation of running FRS/ GMRS or C/B.
I have a UV-K5(8) (your right model) and have bought usb baofeng cable with CH320 com chip: installed with good driver.
Have difficulties with latest Quansheng FWupdate software (language not recognized) So I have Installed "k5prog_win_v1.27.exe", put the cable, push PTT+switch ON of update mod, (led on ) on the K5.. but the software close for missing response from the radio. I cannot understand why. Any help?
Is there a menu option on the radio that block the update/serial cable?
I've not come across that problem, sorry. If you have Facebook there's a great and helpful community out there on several dedicated Quansheng pages that can usually help.
@@m7frs272 RESOLVED: I've discharged the wrong (K6) FW. Now the upload is working. The Programmer from Quansheng has already problem with my PC (chinese language....) but CHIRP is working even if there are some errors in the report/print of the parameters they have to correct.
Do you know if this firmware works on Baofeng in the States? They look the same. Where do you find these modded files?
Only the Quansheng ones.
Specifically the UV-K5s.
They have flash memory while the Baofengs have rom memory.
Meaning that the firmware is locked on the baofengs.
Incidentally, the Quanshengs are clones of the baofengs, which is why they look similar and have similar price points.
does this transmit on uk cb band
Basically, no, please see my latest video: ua-cam.com/video/BE2Y7V2tGMM/v-deo.htmlsi=1J3l4rXJQt87NCy1