Quansheng UV-K5 - Manuale del Firmware IJV 2.9R5

The Quansheng UV-K5, K5(8), K6 and k5-plus radios have the option of being upgraded with unofficial firmware.
Therefore, I disclaim all liability for transmitting outside the bands allowed by the manufacturer. What you do with your radio is at your own risk.

These updates are substantial to the point that there was a need to rewrite the manual, as the menu and functions are different.

Please note that the use of this radio requires an HAM radio licence.

Updated on 20-3-2024

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This manual is for version 2.9R5 of the IJV firmware.
Se desiderate versione 3, seguite questo link.

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Manuale_Firmware_IJV-ITA-v2.9R5_

1. Official website of UV-K5

Click on the model name to find the official Quansheng radio pages UV-K5 ; UV-K5(8).
In the final part, there is the section "Downloads" the manual and the latest official firmware.
Otherwise, download it directly here:

Manuale UV-K5 in italiano.

2. The IJV Firmware

Based on the firmware of 1of11, IU0IJV takes this radio to the next level!

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.

Server 1

Server 2

You can support us in our efforts with a donation.

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.

Link 1 (.exe)

Link 2 (.zip)

Programma k5prog-win base
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.
Read Calibration and Configuration
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.

To connect the radio, you will need a Kenwood-type cable:
🛒 🛒 Kenwood cable purchase link.
🛒 🌍 Link for Kenwood cable.
🛒 🇺🇸 Link for Kenwood cable.

🛒 Multiple cable purchase link. This cable fits all types of radios, except waterproof ones.
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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.

Reset VFO

3. IJV firmware features

What it has more of, what it has less of.

+ WHAT'S HERE
  • Single VFO with direct insertion frequencies above GHz.
  • AGC FAST / SLOW / Only for AM and SSB.
  • AGC MAN also in FM with 35-level attenuator adjustment.
  • Transmission in emulation DSB (Double SSB). (Always active, now only disconnected if you activate the Upconverter function).
  • Preselection for an Upconverter with transmission lock.
  • Increased waiting times during scanning.
  • Rit & Xit in all modulations.
  • Stable SSB reception.
  • Reception gain customisable to your needs.
  • SATCOM circuit activation with reception boost > +9dB.
  • FM Broadcast.
  • VOX
  • 1750 Tone
  • Compander
  • Extended reception Frequency range: 15 → 1300MHz. With Rx gap between 620 and 840MHz.
  • Unlockable limited transmission: NO AIR BAND / NO 27 MHZ.
  • Rapid Frequency and Tone Search: FC (Frequency Copy) function.
  • Quick Tone Search.
  • Quick partial or full memory scan.
  • SMETER
  • TX modulation indicator
  • Selective Calling with reception audio suppression (Code Squelch)
  • Selective sending DTMF, ZVEI, CCIR.
  • Scramble.
  • CW (Continuous Wave) modulation.
  • Distinct squelch for each single VFO line (A and B)

Services menu (ex hidden) (to activate it, switch on the radio while holding down the PTT and side button 1)

  • QRA.
  • Fine frequency calibration.
  • TX Power adjustment for each of the 3 levels.
  • Adjustment of each of the 9 Squelch Levels: RSSI, NOISE, GLITCH.
WHAT'S NOT
  • SPECTRUM (will never be there)
  • Password
  • NOAA
  • VOICE
  • ALARM
  • Battery voltage and calibration indication.
  • Blinking LED.
  • Charging info on USB.
  • AIRCOPY

4. Display

Symbols and abbreviations on the screen.

Symbols that may appear in the top line

Symbols that may appear in the bottom line

Display: single VFO

5. Function of keys

The keys have different functions when pressed, pressed for a long time or in addition with the key F🗝.

5.1 Short-press keys functions.
Key Function
M → Access to radio menu.
EXIT → In SCAN : stops the scan and returns to the initial frequency.
→ With the Rit/Xit function active, realigns the Rx to the Tx by resetting the Step. Resets the last 2 digits of the VFO by aligning it to the lowest KHz.
PTT → In SCAN : stops scanning and leaves the last scanned frequency.
*️⃣Scan → In SCAN : Momentary insertion of a frequency in the Black List.
F#🗝 → Activates secondary functions. The letter F appears in the top left-hand corner and remains active for 8 seconds.
5.2 Long-press keys functions.
Keyboard UV-K5
Key Function
1️⃣Band → AGC shift selection: SLOW / FAST / MAN.
2️⃣A/B → Select VFO line A or VFO line B.
3️⃣VFO/MR → VFO or Memory mode.
4️⃣FC → Fast VFO storage with automatic assignment to first free slot.
5️⃣ → Change bandwidth N- N W W+
6️⃣H/M/L → Power selection L M H.
7️⃣ → Sets memory channel to bank 1, bank 2 or none.
8️⃣R → In Duplex, inverts freq Rx and freq Tx.
→ In Simplex, activate the Rit/Xit function. (7.8)
9️⃣ → Select in rotation 4 pre-set steps for the set modulation type.
0️⃣FM → Switch modulation type FM; AM; SSB; CW. With display of STEP.
*️⃣Scan → Scan start which can be of 2 types : Partial or General.
In VFO, SG appears at the top left of the status line.
If you have set bandwidth limits, i.e. you want to do a partial scan, then you will see SP.
Sm1, Sm2, Sm* appear in Memory mode.
If pressed and held in scan, it switches between lists. (7.1)
F#🗝 → Keypad lock, including side keys.
M → Works with AGC MAN, saves the default Gain level. (7.3)
EXIT → Resets the selected VFO band back to initial conditions: BW, modulation, power, step, offset, etc.
The message appears Clear VFO.
5.3 Keys associated with F

The F key must be pressed once and lasts 8 seconds.

UV-K5 F button
Key Function
F+1️⃣Band → Change band to VFO mode.
F+2️⃣A/B → Switches from dual channel to single channel, on display.
In Single, the VFO is 4-digit, the frequency above Ghz can be set directly.
VFOs are called VAx or VBx to make it clear which one is active. (7.4)
F+3️⃣VFO/MR → Copies the memory frequency to VFO.
F+4️⃣FC → Frequency Copy (Frequency Meter).
→ When listening to FM music, disable interrupt on Rx. The FM symbol is combined with 'Lock'.
F+5️⃣ → Activates or deactivates Compander (FM only).
F+6️⃣H/M/L → Completely disable transmission.
The H/M/L power indicators disappear on the screen.
This function remains set even after restarting the radio.
F+7️⃣VOX → Switch VOX on or off.
F+8️⃣R → Enable UpConverter on the active VFO.
F+9️⃣Call → Recall Fast Call Channel.
F+0️⃣FM → Radio FM broadcasting.
F+*️⃣Scan → Search-frequency CTC/DCS subtone search function.
F+ Up → In FM, in Rx when Rx AGC MAN is selected, Gain increases.
→ In VFO Rx: Rit/Xit, increase frequency in Rx according to lowest step.
F+ Down → In FM, in Rx when Rx AGC MAN is selected, Gain decreases.
→ In VFO Rx: Rit/Xit, decreases frequency in Rx according to lowest step.
5.4 Side keys

The two side keys are programmable via the services menu 57, 58, 59, 60.

K5 Tasti Laterali

You can attribute a function to short or long pressure.
Side1S: S is for Single click.
Side1L: L is for Long press.
Side2S
Side2L

Functions Description
NONE None
FLASH LIGHT Switches on the LED.
TX POWER Power selection L M H.
MONITOR Activate monitor, set Squech to 0.
SCAN Start scan. (7.1)
VOX Activates the VOX function.
FM RADIO Activates FM broadcast radio reception.
VFO CHANGE Select A-band or B-band = long pressure 2️⃣A/B.
VFO SWAP In VFO, switch from dual to single.
SQL + Increase squelch by one level
SQL − Decreases squelch by one level
REGA TEST Link info REGA
REGA ALARM
CW CALL CQ Sends caller ID in morse code. Operates in CW modulation only. (QRA menu)

PTT + Side2  = 1750 Tone

6. Menu

To access the main menu, press the key M.
To enter the selected item with the arrows, then press the key M.
To confirm your choice, press the key
M.
To exit the menu item without confirming, press the key
EXIT.

6.1 Main menu
Menu Default Firmware IJV
1 SQL 0-9 (0 = Monitor)
To correctly adjust squelch levels, switch off the dual watch.
Each VFO line (A and B) has its own Squelch level. Useful in case of dual watch.
2 STEP 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.50, 1.00, 2.50, 5.00, 6.25, 8.33, 9.00, 10.00, 12.50, 25, 100, 1000
3 MODE FM, AM, DSB, CW
4 BW W/N NARROW-, NARROW, WIDE, WIDE+
Adjusts as well as the audio filter as the bandwidth.
Audio filter BW RF
N–  1.7kHz 6.25kHz
N    3 kHz 12.5kHz
W    6kHz 25kHz
W+ 9kHz 25kHz
5 Tx PWR LOW, MID, HIGH
6 Tx DIR OFF OFF, +, − | Direction Shift/Offset repeater bridges.
7 Offset 0.000MHz 0 to 999.9999 MHz | Frequency shift/offset for repeater bridges.
8 RxCTCS OFF OFF, 67…..250.3Hz | Sets a CTCSS subtone in reception.
9 TxCTCS OFF OFF, 67 to 250.3Hz | Sets a CTCSS subtone in transmission.
10 Rx DCS OFF OFF, D023N, D025N, 26…….754 | Set a DCS code in reception.
11 Tx DCS OFF OFF, D023N, D025N, 26…….754 | Sets a DCS code in transmission.
12
Tx TOT OFF, 30sec, 1min to 5min | TX time limit.
  With notice at 10 and 5 seconds before closing.
13 BusyCL OFF OFF, ON | Lock PTT if busy.
14 ChSave CH-001 1 to 200
15 ChName CH-001 10 characters max
16 ChCanc CH-001 Delete stored channel.
17 ChDisp FREQ FREQ, CHANNEL NUMBER, NAME, NAME_S FREQ_L, NAME_L FREQ_S.
  In Single mode you can choose the font size for the channel name and its frequency, L = Large and S = Small.
18 BLTime 1 min OFF, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, 1min, 3min, RX/TX, ON, NIGHT
  RX/TX: Assumes the exact time of transmission or reception. ON: Always on.
19 BLMode RX/TX RX/TX, OFF
  Determines the event that causes the display to light up.
20 BEEP ON ON, OFF | Keys sound.
21 Sc REV CARRIER CARRIER, SEARCH, TIME, LOG
  How do the scan resumes.
CARRIER: resumes scanning after the signal has disappeared.
SEARCH: stops when it finds a busy channel and stays there.
TIME: Stops on busy channel for 5 sec. then starts again.
LOG: This will be used in the future to link the radio to an app.
22 KeyLok OFF OFF, AUTO | AUTO locks the keyboard after 10 sec. of inactivity. The keyboard can be activated temporarily with a long press on the F#🗝 key.
23 TailTE ON ON, OFF | It eliminates the tail tone, i.e. the small rustling noise that occurs when releasing the PTT when using a bridge.
24 RipTTE OFF OFF, 1*100ms to 10*100ms | Eliminates head hum in Rx. When the bridge carrier is released, it closes the audio for the set time.
25 Scramb OFF OFF, 2600 to 3500 Hz | Encrypts voice with an obfuscating frequency. (FM only).
26 Mic dB +15.1dB +1.1dB to +15.1dB | Increases or decreases microphone sensitivity.
27 MicBAR OFF ON, OFF
  It inserts a volume level bar in the centre.
Useful for DSB transmission, in fact for optimal modulation it is best not to exceed half the scale, so the Mic dB level should not exceed 4 dB.
28 Compnd OFF OFF, TX, RX, RX/TX
  Compander: compressor/expander filter, enhances vocals (FM only).
29 VOX OFF OFF, 1 to 10 | Smaller = more sensitive.
30 1 Call CH-001 One Key Call Channel, scelta del canale di chiamata di emergenza ad unico tasto.
31 ScLisT LIST2 LIST2, LIST1, ALL | Channel scan list selection.
32 Own ID 102 102 | Set a personal ID.
33 UPCode 123 123 | Initial selective code.
34 DWCode 456 456 | Final selective code.
35 D Lmon ON OFF, ON| DTMF Local monitor: DTMF sidetone switch. (PTT + S2 = Tone 1750).
Allows you to monitor, listen locally to the tones sent by the radio.
36 D RSP DO NOTHING DO NOTHING, BOTH. REPLAY, RING
37 D Hold 10s 5s to 60s
38 D PRE 30*10ms
39 D DCD OFF ON, OFF
40 D List CALL1 ID:101
41 D Live ON  ON, OFF
42 Dig ID OFF OFF, DTMF CALL ID, DTMF BEGIN, DTMF END, DTMF BEG+END, ZVEI1 BEGIN, ZVEI1 END, ZVEI1 BEG+END, ZVEI2 BEGIN, ZVEI2 END, ZVEI2 BEG+END, CCIR-1F BEGIN, CCIR-1F END, CCIR-1F BEG+END; CCIR-1 BEGIN, CCIR-1 END, CCIR-1 BEG+END.
CCIR-1F = 50 ms
CCIR-1 = 100 ms
43 DigSRV OFF OFF, Single, Roger, MDC 1200, Apollo Quindar, Digital Code ID
Acoustic or digital signals sent at the start and/or end of the call. (7.5)
44 Info IJV MOD V.x.x, Batt Volt.
 45 Beacon OFF, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 5min, 10min, 20min.
46 BatSav OFF OFF, 50%, 67%, 75%, 80%
  It allows the radio to remain active for only a few moments, thus reducing consumption.
The cycle consists of 4 phases of 100mS each, saving on how many times in this cycle the Rx is active or in suspension.
The greater the savings, the lower the performance in reception, especially in scanning.
47 dBm/Sm S/Meter S/Meter, RSSI dB
48 SatCom OFF ON, OFF
Activates the filter change circuit for frequencies after 240 MHz and sets the radio chip to a +9dB increase in reception, this once activated remains in memory the next time it is switched on. Similar to a preamplifier, to be used in exceptional cases of low signal because it can cause distortion in listening, switch it off when not needed.
The message RESET SATCOM appears.
49 UpConv OFF OFF, 50, 125
Set the radio to operate with a transverter (Upconverter) for the HF.
It offset itself to 50 or 125 Mhz from the display reading and disables Tx on that frequency.
It only works for bands 1 and 2. Then choose how high to scale then do F+8, 'Up' will appear below the frequencies.
50 Preset 26-30, 70-75, 75-80, AIR 1, AIR 2, VHF 1, VHF 2, SEA, SERV,  UHF, LPD, PMR
It sets up reception and scanner filters with search limits per selected band.
Pressing the M button stores the bands and returns directly to the main VFO screen.
AIR 1: 118-126, AIR 2: 126-137, VHF 1: 142-148, VHF 2: 150-155, SEA: 155-163, SERV: 162-174, UHF: 430-433, LPD: 433-436, PMR: 446-447
51 Rx AGC MAN, FAST, SLOW
Auto Gain Control: in MANual, the sensitivity of the RF Gain can be changed by pressing the F+ button o F+.
FAST or SLOW: determines how quickly or slowly the AGC recovers gain after attenuating a strong signal. (7.3)
In Rx, it appears to the left of the centre line:
M+0, FST or SLW.
52 Tx VFO SAME VFO SAME VFO, VFO A, VFO B
In Dual RX, choose the TX channel. Same as RX, A or B.
If set to VFO A or B, 'Xb' appears on the top line of the screen.
(Cross-Band Receiving/Manual Transmission)
53 DualRX ON ON, OFF (Dual Watch)
6.2 Services Menu

To activate it, switch on the radio while holding down the PTT and side button 1

Menu Default Firmware IJV
54 RESET VFO, ALL
  VFO only resets menu parameters, ALL also clears memories.
55 PonMSG FW MOD NONE, FW MOD, MESSAGE.
  Info showed when starting the radio. Firmware name; custom message; nothing.
56 QRA Write your CW call sign. Max 8 digits.
57 Side1S SQL + FM RADIO, VFO CHANGE, VFO SWAP, SQL +, SQL −, REGA TEST, REGA ALARM, NONE, FLASH LIGHT, TX POWER, MONITOR, SCAN, VOX.
58 Side1L MONITOR FM RADIO, VFO CHANGE, VFO SWAP, SQL +, SQL −, REGA TEST, REGA ALARM, NONE, FLASH LIGHT, TX POWER, MONITOR, SCAN, VOX.
59 Side2S SQL − FM RADIO, VFO CHANGE, VFO SWAP, SQL +, SQL −, REGA TEST, REGA ALARM, NONE, FLASH LIGHT, TX POWER, MONITOR, SCAN, VOX.
60 Side2L FLASH LIGHT FM RADIO, VFO CHANGE, VFO SWAP, SQL +, SQL −, REGA TEST, REGA ALARM, NONE, FLASH LIGHT, TX POWER, MONITOR, SCAN, VOX.
  Assigns a function to the side buttons below the PTT. S= Single click, L= Long press.
61 F Lock OFF OFF, FCC, CE, GB, 430, 438
  It blocks certain functions depending on the legislation of the country you are in.
62 Txp EN ON ON, OFF
  OFF totally blocks the TX, the radio becomes just a receiver.
63 FrqCal Fine calibration of the radio oscillator frequency. Requires the use of a frequency meter.
64 TxpCal Adjusts Tx power for the 3 levels L, M, H.
  First choose the desired power on any freq, then menu PwrCal and adjust the power. ( (7.6)
65 SqlGli Calibration of Glitch Squelch Parameter.
66 SqlNoi Calibration of Noise Squelch Parameter.
67 SqlRss Calibration of RSSI Squelch Parameter.

7. Common Operations

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.

7.2 Partial scan
  1. Enter the lowest frequency in VFO, e.g. 144.0000 (7 chars.).
  2. Long press the button Myou will see the message "Set Range Low OK“.
  3. Enter the highest frequency, e.g. 145,6000 (7 chars.).
  4. Long press again Myou will see the message "Set Range Up OK“.
  5. Start the scan by long-pressing the key *️⃣Scan.
Quansheng_UV-K5(8)
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 0️⃣FM.
    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).

7.4 Entering frequencies above 1000 MHz (GHz)

Single VFO method (new)

  1. Switch to Single VFO mode: F+2️⃣A/B
  2. Enter the desired frequency (8 digits).

VFOs are called VAx or VBx to make it clear which one is active.

Dual-channel method (old)

  1. Switch to VFO.
  2. Enter the frequency 999.999.90
  3. Adjust in the STEP menu by how much you want to increase.
  4. Use the key Up to go beyond 1000MHz.
    The displayed frequency starts without the first 3 digits.
Inserire frequenze sopra i GHz in Singolo VFO
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.

7.6 Power Output Adjustment

Exact adjustment of transmission power for the 3 levels L, M, H:

  1. Access the Services Menu by switching on the radio while holding down the PTT and side button 1.
  2. Choose any frequency in the UHF band.
  3. Select one of the 3 powers L, M, H.
  4. Go to services menu 64 TxpCal and set the power.
  5. Repeat the operation at will for all 3 levels.
  6. Repeat the operation on the VHF band as well.

By pressing the PTT, this value in Watts will appear below the Tx, symbol.

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.

7.8 Rit/Xit

The Rit/Xit function works in VFO on any FM, AM, DSB and CW modulation.

To make full use of the Rit/Xit function, it is necessary to switch to Single Channel mode.
With the dual channel VFO display, only the Rit function can be used.

  1. Switch to Single Channel View F+2️⃣A/B
  2. Long press 8️⃣R to activate Rit, Xit or exit.
    Rt or Xt will appear down and the Function F at the top of the screen.
    The frequency is also split: above in small the Tx frequency and below in large the Rx frequency.
  3. Use the arrows to change the KHz frequency.
    In Rit the Rx frequency will change, in Xit the Tx frequency will change.
  4. The key EXIT realigns the Rx to the Tx by resetting the Step. Reset the last 2 digits of the VFO by aligning it to the lowest KHz.

Check that F is active, because after 8 seconds it comes off. If it does, press the F button again.

Rit / Xit function
7.9 Radio broadcast FM

To enter FM radio mode press F+0️⃣FM.
Press F+1️⃣Band 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+2️⃣A/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+3️⃣VFO/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+4️⃣FC. The FM symbol is flanked by 'Lock'.

To exit FM Radio mode, press either: F+0️⃣FM, EXIT or PTT.

ascolto Radio FM

8. Connect

Interfacing the radio with a computer.

8.1 CHIRP
  1. Download and install the software CHIRP-next. Minimum required:
    • Windows 10 and later (64-bit)
    • macOS Big Sur and later (universal binary with Intel and Apple Silicon support)
    • Linux (all modern distros with python3, details here)
  2. Install the cable driver .
  3. Download the zip file containing the module: LINK ZIP IJV. (Link2)
  4. Make sure your battery is sufficiently charged and connect the radio with the cable.
  5. Open CHIRP and make sure you are in developer mode, then → 'Help' menu → tick 'Developer Mode'.
CHIRP Modalita sviluppatore
  1. To the alert message, answer Yes and restart CHIRP as requested.
  2. Click FILE in the menu, select 'Upload module'.
  3. At the alert message, answer Yes. Upload the attached module uvk5_IJV_v2.9_jhl.py.
CHIRP Carica modulo
  1. Read the radio using the normal procedure, selecting in the radio list the model: UV-K5-IJV vx.x.
CHIRP Comunicazione con la radio
  1. Set the display of all fields, then → View menu and tick: Show extra fields.
CHIRP Mostra Campi aggiuntivi

⚠️ 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.

9.Useful links

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

Download this manual in PDF
  • There are two PDF versions, the vertical one for mobile phones and the horizontal one for printing.
  • Make sure you have the latest version by checking the update date on the right next to the introduction.

PDF updated on 20-3-2024

🔹 The website of Rete Radio Prepper. Amateur scientific dissemination and event management:
www.meteonuvola.it
Meteonuvola is an amateur project made up of enthusiasts who want to create a cultural information and emergency support system. To make the project even more effective, we have created the Rete Radio Prepper.

The Prepper Radio Network uses PMR/CB channel 2 (am or fm), 145.300 FM and 7190 LSB HF.
For more detailed information, follow questo link.

Radio Rete Prepper-Gestione Emergenze

🔹 The ABCs of RADIO is a comprehensive introduction for those starting out in the world of radio.

L’ABC della radio
QUANSHENG UV-K5(8)

🟢 Tri-band HF VHF UHF (76→600MHz), torch, FM radio, screen and keypad, charging via USB. Firmware replacement possible. Scrambler.

🔴 Not water-resistant, only splash-proof.

🛒 🇮🇹 Link d’acquisto QUANSHENG UV-K5(8).
🛒 🇺🇸 Purchase link QUANSHENG UV-K5

🛒 🇮🇹 Link d’acquisto cavo di programmazione.
🛒 🌍 Link for Kenwood cable.
🛒 🇺🇸 Link for Kenwood cable.

🌐 Official website.

📃 Scarica qui il
English manual.

💻📝 Download here the configuration file img for CHIRP containing the following frequencies:
16 PMR; 69 LPD; ISS; 40 CB; 18 Sea; 12 SATCOM.

Quansheng_UV-K5(8)

🔹 Per prendere la patente, si può iniziare un corso online qui: http://www.stmb.it/corso.htm
Prendere la patente significa poter andare su tutte le altre frequenze (non solo PMR, LPD o CB), utilizzare i ponti radio, sostituire l’antenna di base con delle antenne più potenti e utilizzare le ricetrasmittenti con potenze superiori.

🔹 Esercitazione Esami per l’ottenimento Patente – QUIZ link

10. Accessories

List of the most popular and considered best quality accessories.

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Broadcast FM filter (Notch)

Nooelec Flamingo FM. Connect the Output part to the radio and the Input part to the antenna. Also works in TX.

Version 1: Attenuation of about 40dB, good for out-of-town environments.
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Version 2: Attenuation of approximately 65dB, good for urban environments.
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Filtro bandstop notch – Sognibene

FM 88-108MHz bandstop notch filter for Quansheng UV-K5 double-shielded, 40-50dB attenuation.
Also works in TX up to 10W. Ask for the 25W continuous duty version.

It perfectly matches the connector and body of the K5.

Possibility of hand delivery in the city, free of charge (Palermo).
Telegram contact: https://t.me/Sognibene

Link ebay.

18650 battery pack for 3D printing

Link 1

Link 2

Volume knob protection for 3D printing

Link

12/24V cigar-lighter adapter

Link
🌍 Amazon link.

Programming cable

To connect the radio, you will need a Kenwood-type cable:
🛒 🛒 Kenwood cable purchase link.
🛒 🌍 Link for Kenwood cable.
🛒 🇺🇸 Link for Kenwood cable.

🛒 Multiple cable purchase link. This cable fits all types of radios, except waterproof ones.
🛒 🌍 Multiple cable purchase Link..
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Some cables require you to cut a piece of plastic from the plug to fit properly into the radio socket.

Transverter / Upconverter

Nooelec Ham It Up Plus v2
Rx frequencies from 300 Hz to 65 MHz. Local translation of 125 MHz.

🇮🇹 Link Amazon.
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Microfono BaoFeng BF-780

Waterproof, better sound. Kenwood-type plug:
🛒 Purchase link

Microfono Retevis RS111

Kenwood-type plug:
🛒 Purchase link

Be prepared