2.1 Download Firmware-IJV

• Click on the button to download the zip file. It contains the following files:
  • changelog.txt
  • firmware_IJV_v2.9.R5.bin
  • leggimi.txt
  • note installazione modulo chirp.txt
  • Readme-ENG.txt
  • uvk5_IJV_v2.9R5_jh11i1.py
• The procedure for using the CHIRP module is explained in chapter 8.1.
• Should there be a problem with this firmware, you can always reload the official one and the radio will be exactly as it was before. Refer to chapter 2.3.

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To Fabrizio IU0IJV for creating the firmware.
To Sirius for creating the manual.

2.2 k5prog-win

• To load the firmware into the radio you need the software k5prog.
• + This programme allows you to save the configuration and calibration data recorded in the EEPROM. Indeed, is strongly recommended to do so.
• It happens that version 1.27 gives problems, so we decided to remove it.
• Links of Github website.

2.3 Backup of Calibration and Original Configuration

• As mentioned above, it is important to safeguard the original Calibration and Configuration files:
• Install the cable driver . Check that it is well recognised by Windows and k5prog-win.
  → Start the radio normally (user mode), connect the cable from the computer to the radio, start k5prog-win. Using the buttons: "Read Configuration" and "Read Calibration", save those two files in your folder.
• If you need to restore the radio as it was originally, it is not enough to put back the original firmware, you will also have to load the original "my_calibration" and "my_config" files:
  → with the k5prog-win programme via the 'Write Configuration' and 'Write Calibration' buttons.
  These files include a hundred or so parameters such as the 3 transmission powers, squelch, RF Gain, start message, 200 channels, VFO, etc., and are recorded on an external EEPROM memory.
  ⚠️ These files are different from radio to radio, it is not certain that those of another are compatible with yours. The calibration is adjusted at the factory for each individual radio.

2.4 Online tool for Mac as well

There is a utility for flashing firmware online. This is useful for those with a Mac or versions prior to Windows 10.

Follow this link, everything else is intuitive. https://egzumer.github.io/uvtools/

⚠️ It does not work with Safari or Brave, it requires a Chromium-based browser so use Chrome, Edge or Opera.

2.5 Upload the IJV Firmware

1. Make sure you have a sufficiently charged battery.
2. Plug the cable into the PC, but DO NOT start the software.
3. Set the radio to update mode:
   While pressing the PTT button, switch on the radio.
   → The white LED lights up.
4. Connect the cable to the radio. The first time the plugs do not fit very well, you have to push a little to get them all the way in.
5. Start the software k5prog-win.
6. Then choose the right COM port in the software and click on 'Connect'.
7. Via the software k5prog-win, upload the file firmware_IJV_vxxx.bin previously downloaded.
   → The white LED blinks.
8. At the end of the flashing, switch off the radio and disconnect the cable.

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2.6 Adjusting the radio after update

⚠️ Be careful after installing the new firmware to make these adjustments.
Only if this is a first-time installation or if you are coming from other firmware:

1. Perform an automatic VFO RESET: start the radio by pressing PTT + EXIT.
2. Set menu items as desired.

This is used to correctly set the initial settings for a good radio working.

VFO RESET can also be performed with the RESET menu in the Service Menu.

7.1 Scanning

In memory mode you can set a channel to bank 1, bank 2 or none by long-pressing the 7️⃣.

Start scanning:
In Memory or VFO mode, long press the key *️⃣Scan.
Starts general or partial scanning between a minimum and a maximum or between memories.
Display of STEP for few seconds.

If you want to start a scan in VFO mode, it is recommended to first select the desired band type in the menu 50 Preset.

During the scanning process:
To switch between lists, long-press the key *️⃣Scan. Following symbols will appear on the screen:
SP = Partial Scan, SG = General Scan, Sm1 memory scan list 1, Sm2 memory scan list 2, Sm* memory scan all lists.

The scanning direction can be changed or continued using the buttons ∧ Up/∨ Down.
EXIT → Stops the scan and returns to the initial frequency.
PTT → Stops scanning and leaves the last scanned frequency.

When the scan stops on a frequency, by pressing EXIT it stops scanning and stays on that frequency.

There is the possibility to change during scanning: BW Filters, Step and Fast Frequency Saving.

Black List:
It is possible to exclude up to 40 unwanted frequencies in a black list.
When the scan stops at an unwanted frequency, make a short press on the key *️⃣Scan, it will be entered into the Black List. The following will appear on the screen: "BlackList In #(n)" where (n) is the number of frequencies entered.
Exiting scan mode or switching off the radio will delete the black list.

Locking and unlocking the keyboard by long keypresses F#🗝 is possible during scanning.

7.3 RF Gain

The function RF Gain is the same to that of large radios or CBs. You can increase or decrease the sensitivity as required.

Adjust RF Gain

1. Switch to the desired frequency and long-press the EXIT = Clear VFO.
   This acts on the active VFO and the associated band.
2. Activate Monitor (open squelch), M+0 appears in centre left, (M is for MAN).
   The level change of the AGC MAN must be done during reception, not in standby.
3. Tune in to a frequency you want to receive.
4. If the desired frequency is in another modulation than FM, change it now with a long press of the key FM.
   Make sure you are in MAN and not in FAST or SLOW by long-pressing the 1️⃣ button.
   (In FM, the AGC is always in MAN).
   
5. Press key F🗝 or long press key 1️⃣, F appears in the top line of the display.
6. With the arrows up∧ and down∨ adjust the Gain level until correctly received.
7. To store the level, long-press the M.
   Each band has its own gain, the level you store applies for the active band at that time.

To reset RF Gain to default on all bands perform a VFO Reset (Start the radio by pressing PTT + EXIT).

7.5 DTMF, ZVEI, CCIR… SelCall

• To make selective calling work:

RADIO 1	RADIO 2
Own ID = 1	Own ID = 2
UPCode = 2	UPCode = 1

MENU settings

32	Own ID	Enter your code e.g. 1
33	UPCode	Enter the recipient's code e.g. 2
39	D DCD	ON	DTMF decoding enabled
42	Dig ID	DTMF CALL ID	Selective Digital ID to DTMF
43	DigSRV	Digital Code ID	Selective call activated

Do the same thing on the other radio by reversing the codes as shown above.

• To activate the other ZVEI and CCIR selections:

MENU settings

33	UPCode	Enter the code to be transmitted e.g.: 12345 | is used before transmission ZVEI BEG CCIR BEG DTMF BEG
34	DWCode	Enter the code to be transmitted e.g.: 12345 | is used at the end of the transmission ZVEI END CCIR END DTMF END
42	Dig ID	ZVEI END	Selective ZVEI (e.g.)
43	DigSRV	Digital Code ID	Selective call activated

To send in Tone 1750, press PTT + S2 (side button 2).
Tone duration is ZVEI1/2 70ms; CCIR1 100ms; CCIR1F 50ms, selectable from the 42 Dig ID menu.

7.7 CW Modulation (Continuous Wave)

CW (Continuous Wave), allows telegraphic communication by means of an external key telegraph or PTT.
To hear the note monitor, enable ON in menu 35 D Lmon.

• Enter your call sign in the services menu 56 QRA.
• Assign the CW / CALL CQ function to a side button.
• Activate Beacon and Call CW Repeat interval time. Menu 45 Beacon.
  When they are active, Bc appears for Beacon and Cc for Call CW.
• The Beacon (Radiofaro) sent is made up of:
  VVV DE “QRA”/B “QRA”/B “FIELD1” “FIELD2”.
  For a total of 8 + 8 + 15 + 15 characters. If you write it with Chirp: 8 + 8 + 12 + 12.
  String 1 takes it from the first line of the welcome message, String 2 from the second line.
  The welcome message can be changed with the software CHIRP.
• Pressing the key you have assigned to CW / CALL CQ starts the automatic CALL CW call. The abbreviation Cc appears when it is active.
  Sending the CW / CALL CQ consists of: CQ CQ DE QRA QRA PSE.
• Pressing PTT disables both Beacon (returns to OFF) and CALL CW.

The Rit/Xit function can be used on CW.

7.9 Radio broadcast FM

To enter FM radio mode press F+FM.
Press F+Band to switch between VFO and MR mode.

VFO mode

• Press the keys ∧ Up / ∨ Down to change the frequency.
• Or use the keypad to enter the FM frequency manually. (3 or 4 characters).
• Press F+A/B to start the automatic search process for FM radio channels.
  This process will automatically store the searched channels, up to 20 FM channels can be stored.
• The keys ∧ Up / ∨ Down are used to change the scan direction.
• Press F+VFO/MR to start the manual FM channel search process. In this process, users must manually store found channels.
• Press the key M to store the found channel. The message appears: SAVE? CH-01, Select with the keys ∧ Up / ∨ Down the number of the desired memory. Press the M to record the channel.
• To exit the search process press EXIT.

MR memory mode

• Press the keys ∧ Up / ∨ Down to switch between pre-stored FM channels.
• Or use the keyboard to enter the channel number. (2 characters).
• To delete a stored channel: press the M, will appear: DEL? CH-01. Press again the key M to confirm deletion of selected memory.

“Do not disturb”

During FM broadcast listening, it is possible to disable the interruption in case of Rx by pressing F+FC. The FM symbol is flanked by 'Lock'.

To exit FM Radio mode, press either: F+FM, EXIT or PTT.

⚠️ The module uvk5_IJV_v2.9_jhl.py must be loaded every time you want to change the radio or the .img configuration file.

💻📝 Download here a .img configuration file generic suitable for the IJV module for CHIRP. It contains the following frequencies:
16 PMR; 69 LPD; ISS; 40 CB; 18 Sea; 12 SATCOM.

Thanks to the entire IJV Test team and especially to

Torre John IK5WWP Lorenzo IW6MTO junior Mattia IT9EWL MATTEO IZ6GSK Lucio IZ8YMH Aristide IK0NWG Salvatore

IW0CPK Francesco Stefano “Doc Brown” IU1QQY Michele IK8JHL Francesco RL3QFR Anatoliy IU8NBQ Teo

who have patiently supported me and put up with me throughout this time, enabling me to improve my work.
Fabrizio IU0IJV
Follow me on the channel YouTube IJV.
If you would like to buy me a coffee, I would gladly accept it. Thank you. Donation link.

Thanks again to Sirio for contributing to the important production of the manual hosted on his website.
If you wish, you can offer a beer to the webmaster of the manual: Donation link

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