QUANSHENG UV-K5 Dual Band Two-Way Radio User Manual and Programming Guide

Introduction

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 is a reliable communication device designed to meet various user needs. To maximize the radio's performance, it is essential to read and understand this user manual. It provides detailed instructions on radio usage, programming software, and FCC compliance statements. This radio operates in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations. Any unauthorized changes or modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 features 200 channels, cross-band communication, emergency alerts, FM radio, and more. Its LCD displays various symbols indicating signal strength, transmit power, and other vital information. The manual also lists included accessories such as the portable radio, antenna, Li-ion battery, charger, and belt clip. By following these instructions, users can ensure optimal performance from their QUANSHENG UV-K5 two-way radio.

FCC FRS/GMRS/Amateur Warning

Statements of FCC Compliance:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Do not use this device if the antenna shows obvious damage.

Hold this transmitter approximately 25 mm from your face and speak normally, pointing the antenna upwards and away. Use the supplied belt clip for body-worn operation, as other accessories may not comply with exposure limits.

WARNING: Modification of this device to receive cellular radiotelephone service signals is prohibited under FCC rules and federal law.

Licensing Information

The use of this radio in the USA is subject to FCC rules and regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by QUANSHENG may void the user's authority to operate this radio and should not be made. Transmitter adjustments must be performed only by or under the supervision of a person technically qualified to perform maintenance and repair of transmitters in the private land mobile and fixed services, as certified by an organization representing those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC for this radio equipment could violate FCC rules.

Note: The use of this radio outside the country for which it was intended for distribution is regulated by government regulations and may be prohibited.

Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance may void the user's right to operate this device.

Your radio is set to transmit a regulated signal on a specific frequency. The law prohibits changing or adjusting settings within the radio receiver to exceed these limits. Any adjustments to your radio must be performed by qualified technical personnel.

EU WARNING: Use the two-way radio in an environment with temperatures between 0°C and 40°C; otherwise, it may damage your two-way radio. It can operate at altitudes up to 2000m.

QUANSHENG declares that the two-way radio equipment type complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. For this device, SAR for head and body was performed with the device configured according to EN62209-2:2010. Face-up SAR was performed with the device at a distance of 25 mm from the phantom, and body SAR was performed with the device at a distance of 0 mm from the phantom. Body SAR was also performed with and without attached headset and belt clip.

Precautions Before Use

This radio combines excellent design with the latest advanced technology. The following tips will help you fulfill your warranty obligations and provide important information on how to safely operate this portable radio:

Keep the radio and accessories out of reach of children.
Technical maintenance should only be performed by professional technicians.
Use only standard batteries and chargers to avoid damaging the radio.
Use a standard antenna to maintain communication range.
Do not expose the radio to prolonged sunlight or place it near heat sources.
Do not place it in a very dusty or wet environment.
Do not clean the radio with aggressive chemicals, cleaning agents, or strong detergents.
Do not transmit if the antenna is not installed.
If you detect an unpleasant odor or smoke, immediately turn off the radio and remove the battery. Then contact an agent.

Charging Notes

Batteries are not charged upon delivery. Charge them before use.
Initial charging of the battery after purchase or prolonged storage (more than 2 months) may not result in maximum battery capacity. This can be achieved after two or three charge-discharge cycles.
Turn off the radio before charging. Do not use the radio while charging, as this may affect normal battery charging and cause dangerous accidents.
After the battery is fully charged, remove it from the charger. Do not recharge it until the battery is completely discharged, as this will destroy the battery's memory effect.
If, despite using proper charging methods, the battery does not gain capacity or does not last, it means the battery's lifespan is ending. Please replace it with a new battery.
Use original factory batteries and chargers. They are available from your local agent.
If you have questions about non-original factory batteries and accessories, please do not use them, as this may lead to dangerous accidents.

Note: Use the original factory charger for charging. The Type-C charging port on the body is for emergency charging only.

For environmental protection, dispose of the battery properly.
Do not remove the battery when using Type-C charging.
Never attempt to remove the battery casing.

Main Features

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 two-way radio offers a wide array of features for versatile communication:

200 Channels
Cross-band Communication
1750 Hz Call Tone
On-site Programming
Emergency Alert
FM Radio
10-Group Scrambler
Multi-scan
CTCSS/DCS
Remote Kill/Revive
Keypad Lock
Backlight
PC Programmable
Busy Channel Lockout
VOX (Voice Operated Transmit)
Dual Watch Operation
Time-out Timer
Reset Function
Large LCD Display
Voice Prompt
Reminder Switch
Multi-screen Display (Channel Number/Frequency/Channel Name)
High (H), Medium (M), Low (L) Selectable Output Power
Multi-band Transmit and Receive (50-600 MHz)
Separate Receive/Transmit Code Setting
High Capacity Battery for Long Standby Time
Quick Single Channel Copy (Acts as a Frequency Meter for two-way radios and other devices)
10 Emergency Weather Channels
Power-on Password Protection
AM/FM Aviation Band Reception
Reverse Frequency Function
Type-C and Charger Base Charging
Wide/Narrow Bandwidth
Frequency Offset Direction Setting
Wireless Radio Replication
Adjustable Squelch Level
Repeater Forwarding Confirmation Function
Frequency and Channel Mode Shift
Offset Frequency Setting
Channel Scan and Add
DTMF Call
DTMF ANI
DTMF Select Call (Single Call, Group Call, All Call)
Automatic Backlight Off Time Selection
Automatic Signal Search
Multi-step Frequency
One-Key Call Channel

Included Accessories

Carefully unpack the portable radio. Before discarding the packaging materials, please check the following items:

Item	Quantity
Portable Radio	1
Antenna	1
Li-ion Battery	1
Charger	1
Belt Clip	1
User Manual	1
Headset	1

The package includes the radio unit, a flexible antenna, a rechargeable Li-ion battery, a charging base, a belt clip for portability, and a user manual. A headset is also included for hands-free operation.

Radio Diagram and Components

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 radio features a clear layout for easy operation. Key components include:

Antenna: For signal transmission and reception.
Indicator Light: Displays status: Red for transmitting, Green for receiving, Blue when charging (off when fully charged).
LCD Screen: Shows channel, frequency, and other operational information.
Menu (Confirm Key): Used to access and confirm menu selections.
Up/Down Keys: For navigating menus and adjusting settings.
Exit Key: To exit menus or cancel operations.
Keypad: Numeric and function keys for direct input and feature access.
Jack Light: An LED light, often used as a flashlight.
Power/Volume Switch: Rotate clockwise to turn on and increase volume; counter-clockwise to turn off and decrease volume.
Speaker: For audio output.
Microphone: For voice input.
Microphone/Programming Jacks: Ports for external microphone/speaker accessories and programming cables.
Type-C Charging Port: For emergency charging only. Do not remove the battery when using Type-C charging.
Transmitting Key (PTT): Push-to-Talk button for transmitting.
Side Key 1 & Side Key 2: Programmable function keys (refer to page 04 of the original manual for details).

LCD Display Symbols

The LCD screen displays various symbols to indicate the radio's status and active functions:

Symbol	Description
Signal Strength (Y.ll)	Signal strength indicator. Fewer bars mean weaker signal.
Transmit Power (HML)	Indicates current transmit output power: High (H), Medium (M), or Low (L).
CT DCS	CTCSS appears if the current code is CTCSS. DCS appears if the current code is DCS.
Voice Prompt	Voice prompt is enabled.
N	Radio is operating in narrowband mode.
VOX	VOX function is active. Transmission is enabled when sound pressure reaches a set value. Configurable via menu.
+/-	+ means transmit frequency equals receive frequency plus deviation. - means transmit frequency equals receive frequency minus deviation.
DTMF	DTMF signal decoding is enabled.
DW	Dual watch frequency is enabled. Allows simultaneous display of two frequency bands.
Keypad Lock	Keypad is locked.
Battery Charge	Indicates current battery charge. When low, battery needs charging, and radio will regularly send low battery warnings.
SCR	Main channel indicator. When PTT is pressed to initiate a call on the sub-channel, all operations will be performed on the main channel.
R	Reverse mode. Receive and transmit frequency reversal.
Scan	Scanning active. Participation in scan list 1 or 2.
WX	Cross-band receive/transmit.
RX	Receive mode.
TX	Transmit mode.
Type-C Charging	Type-C charging indicator.
AM	AM receive indicator.
NS	NOAA channel automatic scanning.

Keypad Functions

PTT Key (Transmit Key)

This key switches between transmit and receive. Press PTT to transmit and speak into the microphone. Release PTT to receive.

Programmable Function Keys and Their Functions

Initial Function:

Side Key 1: Short press to enable the monitor function. Press and hold to enable 1750 Hz tone.
Side Key 2: Short press to enable the jack light. Press and hold to enable emergency alarm.

Side key functions configurable by software:

Function	Description
Emergency Mode On/Off	Press to enable emergency alarm. It will sound an alarm as configured in the software.
High/Low Output Selection	Allows the user to switch between high/low output power.
Monitor	Allows the user to enable/disable the monitor function. The radio will ignore all received CTCSS/DCS signals and monitor the actual channel. You can listen to monitor noise to adjust the volume.
FM Radio	Enable/disable FM radio mode.
Scan On/Off	Allows the user to enable/disable the scanning function.
VOX On/Off	Allows the user to enable/disable the VOX function.
Transmit 1750	Enable continuous 1750 Hz transmission.
Jack Light	Turn the jack light on/off.

Keypad Keys

Menu/Confirm Key:
1. On the main page, short press to enter the menu. Select a menu item and press MENU to confirm the parameter.
2. Press and hold this key to enter the last setting item.
3. Under DTMF function, it represents the code word.
Exit/Clear Key:
1. In editing mode, short press to exit and go to the upper menu; press and hold to exit and go to the main page.
2. In input state, press it to delete input information.
3. Under DTMF function, it represents the code word D.
Up Key (▲):
1. Move up.
2. Under DTMF function, it represents the code word B.
Down Key (▼):
1. Move down.
2. Under DTMF function, it represents the code word C.
* Key:
1. Short press * to enter manual dialing mode and call page.
2. Under DTMF function, it represents the * code word.
3. Press and hold the * key to start frequency or channel scanning.
F Key:
1. It can work with 0-9 and * for quick function switching.
2. Press and hold this key to lock or unlock the keypad.
3. In DTMF, it represents the # code word.

Quick Key Functions (F + Number)

Key Combination	Function	Description
F + 1	GROUP	(F1-F7) Frequency Switch
F + 2	A/B	Main Channel Switch
F + 3	VFO/MR	Switch between VFO and MR modes
F + 4	Frequency Meter	Start quick single channel copy
F + 5	NOAA Weather Alert	Enter or exit NOAA channel
F + 6	H/M/L	Output Power Switch
F + 7	VOX	Switch to VOX
F + 8	R	Switch to reverse function
F + 9	CALL	Switch to one-key emergency call
F + *	SER	Start CTCSS/DCS search function
F + 0	FM	Enter or exit FM

Menu Information

To navigate the menu: Press the MENU key to enter the menu selection. Use the Up/Down keys to select the menu number, and press the MENU key to confirm the selection. Press the EXIT key to return to the upper menu. Press and hold the EXIT key to return to the main page.

Name	No.	Function Description	Range
SQL	1	Squelch Level	0-9
STEP	2	Frequency Step (2.5K/5K/6.25K/10K/12.5K/25K)	0-5
TXP	3	Output Power (LOW/MID/HIGH)	0-2
R_DCS	4	Receive DCS (OFF, 1-104: DCS, 105-208: Reverse DCS). Short press F+* to start DCS scan.	0-208
R_CTCS	5	Receive CTCSS (OFF, 1-50: CTCSS). Short press F+* to start CTCSS scan.	0-50
T_DCS	6	Transmit DCS (OFF, 1-104: DCS, 105-208: Reverse DCS)	0-208
T_CTCS	7	Transmit CTCSS (OFF, 1-50: CTCSS)	0-50
SFT-D	8	Frequency Deviation Setting (OFF: TX frequency = RX frequency; ADD: TX frequency = RX frequency + deviation; SUB: TX frequency = RX frequency - deviation)	0-2
OFFSET	9	Frequency Deviation (0-999.9999M)
W/N	10	Channel Bandwidth (0: WIDE, 1: NARROW)	0-1
SCR	11	Scrambled Communication (OFF, 1-10: 1 to 10 types of scrambling frequencies)	0-10
BCL	12	Busy Channel Lockout (OFF, ON)	0-1
MEM-CH	13	Save Channel (Select channel with Up/Down and numeric keys, press MENU to save channel.)
SAVE	14	Battery Save (OFF/1:1/1:2/1:3/1:4) Ratio between active time and sleep time.	0-4
VOX	15	VOX Setting (OFF: disable VOX, 1-10: 1 to 10 levels.)	0-10
ABR	16	Auto Backlight (OFF: disable backlight; 1-5: disable backlight after 1-5 seconds)	0-5
TDR	17	Dual Watch Enable/Disable (OFF: Close, CHAN_A: TX channel defaults to channel A, CHAN_B: TX channel defaults to channel B.)	0-2
WX	18	Cross-band Receive/Transmit (OFF: Close, CHAN_A: TX channel is channel A, CHAN_B: TX channel is channel B.)	0-2
BEEP	19	Beep Tone (OFF, ON)	0-1
TOT	20	Time-out Timer (1-10 min)	1-10
VOICE	21	Voice Prompt (OFF, CHI: Chinese, ENG: English)	0-2
SC-REV	22	Scan Resume Mode (TO: resume scan after 5-second pause; CO: resume scan after signal disappears; SE: stop scan after signal received.)	0-2
MDF	23	Channel Display Mode (FREQ: display frequency, CH: display channel number, NAME: display channel name)	0-2
AUTOLK	24	Automatic Keypad Lock (OFF, ON)	0-1
S-ADD1	25	Participate in Scan List 1 (OFF: not participate, ON: participate)	0-1
S-ADD2	26	Participate in Scan List 2 (OFF: not participate, ON: participate)	0-1
STE	27	Tail Tone Elimination (OFF, ON)	0-1
RP-STE	28	Repeater Tail Tone Elimination (OFF, ON)	0-1
MIC	29	Microphone Sensitivity (0-4: level 0-4)	0-4
1-CALL	30	One Key Call Channel (select channel with Up/Down and numeric keys)
S-LIST	31	Scan Channel List Selection (LIST 1: scan list 1; LIST 2: scan list 2)	1-2
SLIST1	32	Scan Channel List 1 Configuration
SLIST2	33	Scan Channel List 2 Configuration
AL-MOD	34	Alarm Mode (SITE: local alarm; TONE: remote + local alarm)	0-1
ANI-ID	35	ANI-ID, DTMF radio identification
UPCODE	36	DTMF UP CODE
DWCODE	37	DTMF DW CODE
D-ST	38	DTMF Side Tone Switch (OFF, ON)	0-1
D-RSP	39	DTMF Decoding Response (NULL: Close, Ring: Local ring, REPLY: Reply, BOTH: Local ring + Reply)	0-3
D-HOLD	40	DTMF Auto Reset Time (5-60 s)	5-60
D-PRE	41	DTMF Preload Time (30-990 ms)	3-99
PTT-ID	42	DTMF PTT-ID TX Mode (OFF: close, BOT: press PTT to send UP CODE, EOT: release PTT to send DOWN CODE, BOTH: press or release PTT to send.)	0-3
D-DCD	43	DTMF Decoding Enable Signal (OFF, ON)	0-1
D-LIST	44	DTMF Contact List (select contact with Up/Down and numeric keys, press MENU to select contact and call directly.)	1-16
PONMSG	45	Power-on Display (FULL: full screen, MSG: welcome message, VOL: Voltage. Can be changed via software.)	0-2
ROGER	46	End of Call Reminder (OFF: no reminder, ROGER: with reminder, MDC: Frog Sound Tail Tone)	0-2
VOL	47	Battery Voltage	0-1
AM	48	AM Channel Mode Enable/Disable (only for 108-136 MHz)	0-1
NOAA_S	49	NOAA Channel Auto Scan Enable/Disable
DEL_CH	50	Delete Channel (Select channel with Up/Down and numeric keys, press MENU to delete channel.)
RESET	51	Reset (VFO: reset parameter near channel parameter; ALL: reset all parameters.)	0-1

General Operation Introduction

Password Protection on Power-on

Turn the Power/Volume switch clockwise to turn on the radio. If password protection is set in the program, the screen will display "LOCKED." The user must first enter the password for normal operation.

Switch Main Channel

Press the F+2 key to switch the main channel. A solid arrow indicates the main channel.
Press PTT to start transmitting on the main channel.

Dual Band Single – Watch/Dual – Watch Switch

The dual watch operation mode can be set in the menu. Method: MENU → 17 → CHAN_A: TX channel defaults to channel A, or CHAN_B: TX channel defaults to channel B. The screen will display "DW."

Frequency/Channel Mode Switch

On the main page, press the F+3 key to switch between frequency mode and channel mode.

Frequency Mode: Users can manually enter the RX frequency or use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the frequency step by step. Parameters can be changed via the menu. In this mode, users cannot enter the TX frequency directly but can set the frequency or frequency deviation direction to change the TX frequency.
Channel Mode: Displays the actual channel number. Users can manually enter the channel number or use the Up/Down keys to switch channels. Parameters can be changed via the menu.

Cross-band Receive/Transmit

Method: MENU → 18 → WX. Press MENU to enter settings.

OFF: Main channel TX. When CHAN_A or B receives a valid call, the channel automatically becomes the main channel until the call ends.
CHAN_A: Regardless of which channels receive valid calls, the default TX channel is channel A, displaying the "DW" symbol.
CHAN_B: Regardless of which channels receive valid calls, the default TX channel is channel B, displaying the "DW" symbol.

Channel Saving

In MR mode, you can save the current channel to a new channel.
In VFO mode, you must set the RX frequency parameters, frequency deviation direction, wide/narrow bandwidth, RX/TX CTCSS/DCS, TX output power, scan participation, DTMF code, scrambler, etc. First, press MENU → 13 → CH-001, then press MENU again to enter channel saving mode. Select the channel using the Up/Down keys or enter the channel number using the numeric keypad. After this, press the MENU key again; the LCD will display "SURE?". Press MENU again to save the channel.
When selecting a saved channel, if it shows CH-XXX, the channel is saved. If it shows XXX, the channel is empty.

Delete Channel

Press MENU → 50 → CH-XXX, then press MENU again to enter channel deletion mode. Select the channel you want to delete using the Up/Down keys or enter the channel number using the keypad. After this, press the MENU button again; the LCD will display "SURE?". Press MENU again to delete the channel.

CTCSS/DCS Receive/Transmit Settings

Process Flow:

MENU → 4 → R-DCS: Press MENU to enter and select the RX DCS code you want to set from the DCS list using the Up/Down keys.
MENU → 5 → R-CTCS: Press MENU to enter and select the RX CTCSS code you want to set from the CTCSS list using the Up/Down keys.
MENU → 6 → T-DCS: Press MENU to enter and select the TX DCS code you want to set from the DCS list using the Up/Down keys.
MENU → 7 → T-CTCS: Press MENU to enter and select the TX CTCSS code you want to set from the CTCSS list using the Up/Down keys.

CTCSS/DCS is used to eliminate unwanted noise signals during reception.

Quick Single Channel Copy (Acts as a Frequency Meter for Radios and Other Devices)

Quick copying requires a strong signal. Both the transmitting and receiving radios must have an antenna installed, and their distance should not be too great.
Press F+4; the receiver will enter the frequency meter interface. Upon receiving a strong signal, the LCD will display the carrier frequency and transmit channel (CTCSS or DCS). Press the * key to re-measure the frequency.
After an effective frequency is measured, press the MENU key to save the current measured frequency and transmit CTCSS/DCS to the specified channel.
During frequency measurement, press EXIT or PTT to exit the frequency meter.

Automatic CTCSS/DCS Search

First, set the correct receive frequency, then press F+* to start channel search. When the radio receives a valid CTCSS/DCS signal, it will display the found TX CTCSS/DCS signal. Press MENU to save the found CTCSS/DCS signal to the current channel.
If the screen displays "SCAN CMP," it means the radio has found a valid CTCSS/DCS signal and stopped automatic search.
If the screen displays "SCAN FAIL," it means the radio has not found a valid CTCSS/DCS signal and stopped automatic search.

DTMF Call

DTMF Call Initiation:

Manual Dialing: Press PTT and a numeric key on the keypad to make a call.
Automatic Call: Press *, enter 3 digits, short press PTT to initiate a DTMF call. It automatically sends its own identification number during transmission.
Single Call: Send the other party's identifier plus your own identifier, e.g., 123*100. ID 100 calls ID 123.
Group Call: Use a group call code instead of one or more code words in the identification number to call a communication group. For example, if the group call code is set as #, sending 12# can call 10 radios with ID numbers 120 ~ 129, and sending 1## can call 100 radios with ID numbers 100 ~ 199.
All Calls: Send ### for a TD group call, which can reach all users.

DTMF Reception:

Process Flow: Press MENU → 43 → DCD ON. When the received code word is a personal DTMF identification code, decoding is successful, and you are connected to the other party for the reset time. When the reset time expires, you will need to re-decode.

MENU → 40 → D-HOLD 5S: Sets the automatic reset time. The initial value is 5 seconds.
MENU → 39 → D-RSP: Sets automatic response after receiving a DTMF call. NULL: disabled, RING: local ring. REPLY: automatic reply; BOTH: local ring + automatic reply.

PTT ID

You can set the online DTMF code and offline code using the software. When both online and offline codes are enabled, this radio will send the online code when PTT is pressed and send the offline code when PTT is released.

Scanning

Start Scanning:

Method 1: Press and hold the * key to start or exit scanning.
Method 2: Set a side key as the scan start/stop switch.
Frequency Scanning: During scanning, you can change the scanning direction using the Up/Down keys. Press the PTT button or Exit button to exit scanning mode, or press and hold the * button to exit scanning mode.
Channel Scanning: When scanning starts, it will sequentially detect channels in the scan list. During scanning, you can answer an incoming call by pressing the PTT key.
Process: Press MENU → 31 → S-List LIST1 or LIST2 to view the specified channel list.
Process: Press MENU → 32 → SLIST1 to view the channel specified in LIST1.
Process: Press MENU → 33 → SLIST2 to view the channel specified in LIST2.
Process: Press MENU → 25 → S-ADD1 to add the current channel to scan list LIST1.
Process: Press MENU → 26 → S-ADD2 to add the current channel to scan list LIST2.
Process: Press MENU → 22 → SC-REV to select the scan mode.
Priority Scanning: You can specify a priority scan channel. During scanning, 50% of the scan time is allocated to participants with priority 1. If there are participants with priority 2, the scan frequency for priority 1 participants will be reduced from 50% to 25%. If the radio detects activity from priority 1 participants, it will stop the current transmission and call priority 1 participants.

Emergency Alarm

Emergency signaling is used to represent emergency situations. You can initiate emergency calls at any time and on any screen, or even when there is activity on the current channel. Users must configure the emergency alarm button on this radio using the software.
Press the emergency alarm button to enable local audible alarm and send a remote alarm. The alarm type can be set as local alarm/remote alarm.
Exit alarm mode with any key.
Process: Press MENU → 34 → AL-MOD TONE; the radio will emit an audible alarm and send a remote alarm signal.
Process: Press MENU → 34 → AI-MOD SITE; the radio will emit an audible alarm signal.

FM Radio

Press F + 0 to enter FM radio mode. Use the Up/Down keys to change the frequency or pre-saved FM channels. You can also use the keypad to enter FM frequencies or pre-saved FM channels.
Press F+1 to switch between VFO and MR modes.
Press F+2 to start the automatic search process for FM radio channels. This process automatically saves found FM channels; up to 20 FM channels can be saved.
Press F+3 to start manual FM channel search. In this process, users must manually save the found FM channels.
The Menu key is used to save the FM channel.
The Exit button is used to exit the FM channel search process.
The Up/Down keys are used to switch scanning direction.
In FM mode, if the radio receives active calls or you press PTT to initiate calls, it temporarily exits FM mode to enter communication state. After internal communication is complete, the radio will return to FM radio state.
Press the EXIT key or F+0 key to exit FM mode.

NOAA Weather Channel Reception

Press F+5 to enter or exit NOAA Weather Alert.
This radio can receive 10 NOAA channels.
This mode can be set via Menu 49 NOAA_S.

Keypad Lock

Press and hold the # key to lock or unlock all keypad keys. Side keys can usually be used when the keypad is locked.

Reset

Process: Press MENU → 51 → RESET.
VFO: Resets all storage channels.
ALL: Resets all parameters, including memory channels.
The LCD will display "SURE?". Press the MENU button and wait for the radio to restart; all radio menus will return to their factory default values.

One-Key Call Channel

F+9 immediately switches to a one-key call channel. You can set an important channel as the one-key call channel via MENU → 30 → 1-CALL.

Aviation Band Reception

Enter the receive frequency. If the local aviation frequency is unclear, the scan function can scan the full 108-136 MHz range.
Menu 48 → AM ON: Sets the channel modulation method to AM for listening to aviation intercom.
Menu 48 → AM OFF: Sets the channel modulation method to FM.
Menu 48 settings are only valid for the 108-136 MHz frequency range.

Wireless Radio Replication

Hold the PTT + 2 side key to enter the wireless radio replication interface. The LCD will display "Air Copy (RDY)." Both the transmitting and receiving radios can use the numeric keypad to set the wireless replication frequency. The transmit and receive frequencies of the radios must match. The default receive/transmit frequency is 410.0125 MHz.
Press the EXIT button on the receiving radio to enter receive mode; its LCD will display "Air Copy." Press the MENU button on the transmitting radio to start transmitting frequency data. Its LCD will display "Air Copy."
During the copying process, the LCD will display the copying progress: "RCV: XX E:XX." E:XX indicates the data copying error number. When copying is complete, the transmitter will display "SND: 120."

Specifications

General Characteristics

Characteristic	Value
Channels	200
Saved FM Radio Channels	20
NOAA Channels	10
Frequency Stability	± 1ppm
Modulation Mode	FM: 11 KΦ F3 E (12.5 kHz), 16 KΦ F3 E (25 kHz)
Dimensions	115 mm x 60 mm x 37.5 mm
Weight	234 g
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C
Antenna Impedance	50Ω

Reception

Characteristic	Value
FM (12 dB SINAD)	F1(50~76) -121dBm, F2(108~135.9975) -121dBm, F3(136~173.9975) -123dBm, F4(174~349.9975) -123dBm, F5(350~399.9975) -123dBm, F6(400~469.9975) -123dBm, F7(470~599.9975) -121dBm
WFM (20 dB SINAD)	WFM(76~108) -110dBm
AM (10 dB Signal/Noise)	F2(108~135.9975) -113dBm
Audio Frequency	≥0.5W
Audio Distortion	≤10%

Transmission

Characteristic	FCC Version	CE Version	NORMAL Version
Frequency Range	UHF 420~450MHz / VHF 144~148MHz	UHF 430~440MHz / VHF 144~146MHz	UHF 400~470MHz / VHF 136~174MHz
Output Power	≤5W	≤5W	≤5W
Emission Current	≤1.5A	≤1.5A	≤1.5A
Max Frequency Deviation	≤5 kHz (25 kHz), ≤2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz)	≤5 kHz (25 kHz), ≤2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz)	≤5 kHz (25 kHz), ≤2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz)
Modulation Distortion	≤5%	≤5%	≤5%
Spurious Power	≤7.5 μW	≤7.5 μW	≤7.5 μW
Adjacent Channel Power	70 dB (25 kHz), 60 dB (12.5 kHz)	70 dB (25 kHz), 60 dB (12.5 kHz)	70 dB (25 kHz), 60 dB (12.5 kHz)
Residual Modulation	40dB	40dB	40dB

All stated characteristics are subject to change without prior notice and without any obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have programming software for this radio?

Yes, free programming software known as "Chirp" will work.

What is the maximum range of the QUANSHENG UV-K5 radio?

The maximum range of the QUANSHENG UV-K5 radio depends on various factors such as terrain, weather conditions, and obstacles. However, it typically has a range of up to 5 kilometers in open areas.

Can I program the QUANSHENG UV-K5 using a computer?

Yes, you can program the QUANSHENG UV-K5 using a computer and programming software.

What is the battery life of the QUANSHENG UV-K5?

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 has a battery life of up to 12 hours with normal use.

Is the QUANSHENG UV-K5 waterproof?

No, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 is not waterproof, but it is splash-proof and can withstand some water exposure.

Can I use the QUANSHENG UV-K5 for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping?

Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.

What is the frequency range of the QUANSHENG UV-K5?

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 has a frequency range of 136–174 MHz (VHF) and 400–480 MHz (UHF).

Can I use the QUANSHENG UV-K5 to listen to FM radio stations?

Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 has a built-in FM radio and can be used to listen to FM radio stations.

Does the QUANSHENG UV-K5 have a built-in flashlight?

Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 has a built-in flashlight that can be used in low light conditions.

What are the FCC compliance statements for the Quansheng UV-K5 two-way radio?

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and must not cause harmful interference. Any changes or modifications not approved by the responsible party may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

What precautions should be taken before using the Quansheng UV-K5 two-way radio?

Users should only use standard batteries and chargers, avoid exposing the radio to heavily dusty or wet environments, and not clean it with harsh chemicals. Also, do not transmit when the antenna is not installed, and contact an agent if you detect an unpleasant odor or smoke.

What features does the Quansheng UV-K5 two-way radio have?

The radio features 200 channels, cross-band internal communication, emergency alert, FM radio, a 10-group scrambler, multi-scanning, CTCSS/DCS, remote enable/disable, keypad lock, backlight, PC programming, busy channel lockout, VOX, dual watch, time-out timer, reset, a large LCD, voice prompt, reminder switch, multi-display of channel number/frequency/channel name, H/M/L selectable output power, multi-band transmit and receive (50-600 MHz), separate receive/transmit code setting, a large capacity battery for long standby, quick single channel copy (acting as a frequency meter), 10 emergency weather channels, power-on password protection, AM/FM aviation band reception, reverse frequency function, Type-C and charger base charging, wide/narrow bandwidth, frequency offset direction setting, wireless radio replication, adjustable squelch level, repeater forwarding confirmation function, frequency and channel mode shift, offset frequency setting, channel scan and add, DTMF call, DTMF ANI, DTMF select call (single call, group call, all call), automatic backlight off time selection, automatic signal search, multi-step frequency, and one-key call channel.

What accessories are included with the Quansheng UV-K5 two-way radio?

The QUANSHENG UV-K5 comes with a portable radio, antenna, Li-ion battery, charger, belt clip, headset, and user manual.

Is the QUANSHENG UV-K5 easy to use?

Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 is easy to use and comes with a user manual containing detailed operating instructions.

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