Introduction
The Quansheng UV-K5 two-way radio is a reliable communication device offering a range of functions to meet user needs. To ensure optimal use of your radio, it is important to read and understand this operating manual. This manual provides detailed instructions for using the radio, including programming software and FCC compliance declarations. The radio is designed for operation within FCC regulations and rules, and any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The manual also contains important precautions to be taken before using the radio, such as the exclusive use of standard batteries and chargers and avoiding extreme dust and moisture exposure. The Quansheng UV-K5 radio is equipped with 200 channels, cross-band intercom, emergency alarm, FM radio, and more. The LCD display provides various symbols to the user, indicating signal strength, transmit power, and other important information. The manual also includes a list of supplied accessories, such as a portable radio, an antenna, a Li-ion battery, a charger, a belt clip, and a user manual. By following the instructions in this manual, users can ensure optimal use of their Quansheng UV-K5 radio.
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Key Features: Emergency Weather Channel Reception / Quick Channel Copy / VOX / Multiband Transmit and 50-600 MHz Receive / Remote Kill/Revive / Type-C Charging via Charging Cradle / 200 Channels
FCC FRS/GMRS/Amateur Warning
FCC Compliance Statements: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 operate this device if the antenna shows obvious damage. Hold this transmitter approximately 25 mm from your face and speak normally with the antenna pointed up and away. For body-worn configuration, use the supplied belt clip, as other accessories may not comply with the limits.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
License Information: The use of our radio in the USA is subject to FCC rules and regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by us may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should only be made by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services by an organization representing the user of those services. Replacement of transmitter components (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not approved by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Precautions Before Use
Note: The use of this radio outside the country where it is intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Your radio is set to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to change or adjust the settings in the radio to exceed these restrictions. All adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
CE WARNING: Use the radio in an environment with a temperature between 0 and 40 °C, otherwise it may cause damage to your radio. It can be operated below 2000 m. We hereby declare that the radio of type radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. Head SAR and body SAR were performed on this device, configured in positions according to EN62209-2:2010, and SAR with the front side up was performed with the device 25 mm from the phantom, and body SAR was performed with the device 0 mm from the phantom. Body SAR was also performed with and without an attached headset and belt clip.
This radio combines excellent design and the latest advanced technology. The following notes will help you fulfill your obligations under the warranty clause and provide important information for the safe operation of this portable radio.
- Please place the radio and accessories out of reach of children.
- Maintenance can only be performed by professional technicians.
- Please use the standard battery and charger to avoid damaging the radio.
- Please use the standard antenna to avoid shortening the communication distance.
- Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for extended periods and do not place it near heat sources.
- Do not expose it to extreme dust or wet environments.
- Do not clean the radio with aggressive chemical products, detergents, or strong cleaning agents.
- Do not transmit when the antenna is not installed.
- If you notice a bad smell or smoke, please turn off the radio immediately. Remove the battery from the radio and contact the agent.
Charging Instructions:
- Batteries are not charged upon delivery. Charge them before use.
- When charging the battery for the first time after purchase or after prolonged storage (longer than 2 months), the battery will not reach its maximum capacity or normal charge, which is only possible after two or three charges and discharges.
- Please turn off the radio before charging. Do not use the radio while charging. Otherwise, the normal charging of the battery will be affected, and dangerous accidents may occur.
- After the battery is fully charged, please remove it from the charging cradle. Do not recharge it before the battery is completely empty. Otherwise, the battery's memory effect will be destroyed.
- Even if the correct charging methods are used, if the battery does not gain capacity or usage time, it means the battery's lifespan is nearing its end. Please replace the battery with a new one.
- Please use the original battery and original charger. They are available from your local representative.
- If you have questions about non-original batteries and accessories, please do not use them. Otherwise, dangerous accidents may occur.
Note:
- Use the manufacturer's original charger for charging. The Type-C charging port on the housing is only for emergency charging.
- To protect the environment, please recycle the battery.
- Do not remove the battery when using Type-C charging.
- Never attempt to remove the housing from the battery.
Main Features
- 200 Channels
- Cross-Band Intercom
- 1750 Hz Tone
- On-site Programming
- Emergency Alarm
- FM Radio
- 10-Group Scrambler
- Multi-Scan
- CTCSS/DCS
- Remote Kill/Revive
- Keypad Lock
- Jacklight (Flashlight)
- PC Programmable
- Busy Channel Lockout
- VOX
- Dual-Watch Operation
- Time-Out-Timer
- Reset
- Large LCD Display
- Voice Prompt
- Reminder Switch
- Multiple Display of Channel Number/Channel Frequency/Channel Name
- H (High) M (Medium) L (Low) Selectable Output Power
- Multiband Transmit and 50-600 MHz Receive
- Separate Setting of Receive/Transmit Codes
- High Capacity Battery
- Long Standby Time
- Quick Copy
- One Channel Functions as Frequency Meter (for radio and some other devices)
- 10 Emergency Weather Channels
- Power-On Password Protection
- AM/FM Aviation Band Receive
- Frequency Reverse Function
- Type-C and Charging via Charging Cradle
Included Accessories
Carefully unpack the portable radio. We recommend checking the following points before discarding the packaging material.
Standard Accessories
Item | Quantity |
---|---|
Portable Radio | 1 |
Antenna | 1 |
Li-ion Battery | 1 |
Battery Charger | 1 |
Belt Clip | 1 |
User Manual | 1 |
Accessory photo: A visual representation of the included accessories: antenna, Li-ion battery, belt clip, battery charger, and user manual.
Radio Diagram
A diagram illustrating the components of the radio:
- Antenna: For signal transmission and reception.
- Indicator: A light that shows the radio's status. Red indicates transmitting, green indicates receiving, and blue indicates charging (solid blue when charging, off when fully charged).
- Jack Light: A flashlight feature.
- Power/Volume Switch: Turn the radio on by rotating clockwise; turn off by rotating counter-clockwise.
- LCD Screen: The display for information.
- Menu (Confirm Key): Button to access and confirm menu selections.
- Up/Down Key: Buttons for navigation and adjustment.
- Exit Key: Button to exit menus or clear input.
- Keypad: For numerical input and function selection.
- Speaker: For audio output.
- Microphone: For audio input.
- Microphone/Programming Jacks: Ports for external microphone and programming cable.
- 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.
- Side Key 1 & Side Key 2: Programmable function keys.
LCD Screen
You can check the various symbols on the LCD. The following table helps you understand them.
A typical LCD display shows: NS (NOAA Scan), DW (Dual Watch), M1 (Memory Channel 1), 89 (Channel Number), 435.250 (Frequency), DCSL- (DCS Code), F6 (Function Key 6), 435.250 00 (Secondary Frequency), H (High Power). Signal strength bars are also visible.
Symbol | Description |
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📶 (Signal Strength Bars) | Signal strength. The fewer the bars, the weaker the signal. |
HML | Transmit output power indicator. The current transmit output power is high (H), medium (M), or low (L). |
CT DCS | CT is displayed when the current code is a CTCSS code. DCS is displayed when the current code is a DCS code. |
🔊 (Speaker with waves) | Voice prompt is activated. |
N | The radio operates in narrowband mode. |
VOX | VOX function. When the sound pressure reaches the set value, transmission starts. This function can be set via the menu. |
+ | This means that the transmit frequency is equal to the receive frequency plus a frequency deviation. |
- | This means that the transmit frequency is equal to the receive frequency minus a frequency deviation. |
DTMF | DTMF signal decoding is activated. |
📶📶 (Two radios) | DW frequency dual watch is activated. Can display both frequency bands simultaneously. |
🔑 (Key) | Keypad lock. |
🔋 (Battery) | Indication of current battery status. When the battery is almost empty, the following is displayed: This means the battery needs to be charged, and the radio regularly sends a low power alarm message. |
📡 (Antenna with arrow) | Main channel indicated. When you press PTT to initiate a call on the secondary channel, all operations function on the main channel. |
SCR | Voice encryption for this channel is activated. |
R | Reverse mode. Receive and transmit frequency reverse. |
🔍 (Magnifying glass) | Scan. Participates in Scan List 1. Participates in Scan List 2. |
WX-Cross-Band | Cross-band receive/transmit. |
RX | Receive. |
TX | Transmit. |
Ⓒ (Circle with C) | Type-C charging mark. |
AM | AM receive mark. |
NS | Automatic NOAA channel scan. |
Keypad Button Functions
PTT Button (Transmit Button)
- Transmit/Receive switch button. Press "PTT" to transmit and speak into the microphone. Release "PTT" to receive.
Programmable Function Key and its Function
- Initial Function:
- Side Key 1: Short press to activate the monitor function. Long press to activate 1750 Hz.
- Side Key 2: Short press to activate the jack light. Long press to activate the emergency alarm.
The function of the side key, which can be set via programming software:
Function | Description |
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Emergency Mode On/Off | Press to activate the emergency alarm. It is displayed as a programming software setting. |
High/Low Power Selection | Allows the user to switch between high and low output power. |
Monitor | Allows the user to turn the monitor function on/off. The radio ignores all received CTCSS/DCS signals and monitors the actual channel. You can listen to the monitor noise to adjust the volume. |
FM Radio | Turns FM radio mode on/off. |
Scan On/Off | Allows the user to turn the scan function on/off. |
VOX On/Off | Allows the user to turn the VOX function on/off. |
1750 Transmit | Turns on 1750 continuous transmission. |
Jack Light | Turns the jack light on/off. |
Keypad Buttons
- Menu/Confirm Button: MENU
- Short press on the main page to access the menu and select "Menu". Select the menu item and press the MENU button to confirm the parameter.
- Long press this button to go to the last setting element.
- Under the DTMF function, it means a codeword.
- Exit/Clear Button: EXIT
- Short press in editing status to exit the menu and go to the top menu. Long press to end the process and go to the main page.
- In input status, press to clear the input information.
- Under the DTMF function, it means D-codeword.
- Up Arrow Key:
- Move up.
- Under the DTMF function, it means B-codeword.
- Down Arrow Key:
- Move down.
- Under the DTMF function, it means C-codeword.
- * Key:
- Short press the * key to access the manual dial and call page.
- Under the DTMF function, it means * codeword.
- Long press the * key to start frequency or channel scan.
- F Key:
- It can work with 0-9 and * to quickly implement a function switch.
B. Long press this button to lock or unlock the keypad. C. Under DTMF, it represents the #-codeword.
Hotkey | Function | Operating Instructions |
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F+1 | BAND | (F1-F7) Frequency Switch |
F+2 | A/B | Main Channel Switch |
F+3 | VFO/MR | Switch between VFO and MR Mode |
F+4 | Frequency Meter | Start Quick Channel Copy |
F+5 | NOAA Weather Alert | Start or End NOAA Channel |
F+6 | H/M/L | Switch Output Power |
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 | Start or End FM |
Menu Info
Press the Menu button to access the menu selection. Press the Up/Down button to select the menu number, then press the MENU button to confirm the selection. Press the EXIT button to return to the top menu. Long press the EXIT button to return to the main page.
Menu Parameters
Item Name | NO. | Operating Instructions | Value Range |
---|---|---|---|
SQL | 1 | Squelch Level | 0-9 |
STEP | 2 | Step Frequency 2.5K/5K/6.25K/10K/12.5K/25K | 0-5 |
TXP | 3 | Output Power LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH | 0-2 |
R_DCS | 4 | DCS Receive (OFF, 1-104: DCS, 105-208: Reverse DCS). Short press F+* to trigger DCS scan. | 0-208 |
R_CTCS | 5 | CTCSS Receive. (OFF, 1-50: CTCSS). Short press F+* to trigger CTCSS scan. | 0-50 |
T_DCS | 6 | DCS Transmit (OFF, 1-104: DCS, 105-208 Reverse DCS) | 0-208 |
T_CTCS | 7 | CTCSS Transmit (OFF, 1-50: CTCSS) | 0-50 |
SFT-D | 8 | Frequency Deviation Setting (OFF: TX Frequency = RX Frequency; ADD: TX Frequency = RX Frequency + Frequency Deviation; SUB: TX Frequency = RX Frequency - Frequency Deviation) | 0-2 |
OFFSET | 9 | Frequency Deviation 0-999.9999M | |
W/N | 10 | Channel Bandwidth 0:WIDE 1:NARROW | 0-1 |
SCR | 11 | Encrypted Communication (OFF, 1-10: 1 to 10 types of encryption frequency.) | 0-10 |
BCL | 12 | Busy Channel Lockout OFF, ON | 0-1 |
MEM-CH | 13 | Channel Save (Select the channel with the Up/Down button and the number key, press the MENU button to save the channel.) | |
SAVE | 14 | Battery Save Mode OFF/1:1/1:2/1:3/1:4. The ratio between active time and sleep time. | 0-4 |
VOX | 15 | VOX Setting (OFF: VOX off, 1-10: Level 1 to 10.) | 0-10 |
ABR | 16 | Automatic Backlight (OFF: Backlight off; 1-5: Backlight off in 1-5 seconds) | 0-5 |
TDR | 17 | Dual-Watch On/Off (OFF: Close, CHAN_A: Standard TX Channel is A Channel, CHAN_B (Standard TX Channel is B Channel.) | 0-2 |
WX | 18 | Cross-Band Receive/Transmit (OFF: Close, CHAN_A: TX Ch Channel is A Channel, CHAN_B TX Channel is B Channel.) | 0-2 |
BEEP | 19 | BEEP Control (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: Scan after 5 seconds pause; CO: Continue scan after signal disappears; SE: Stop scan after receiving signal.) | 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 | Whether to participate in Scan List 1 (OFF: do not participate, ON: participate) | 0-1 |
S-ADD2 | 26 | Whether to participate in Scan List 2 (OFF: do not participate, ON: participate) | 0-1 |
STE | 27 | Tail Tone Suppression OFF, ON | 0-1 |
RP-STE | 28 | Repeater Tail Tone Elimination OFF, ON | 0-1 |
MIC | 29 | MIC Sensitivity (0-4: 0-4 Level) | 0-4 |
1-CALL | 30 | One-Key Call Channel (Select the channel with the Up/Down button and the number keys) | |
S-LIST | 31 | Channel Scan List Select LIST 1: Scan List 1 LIST 2: Scan List 2 | 1-2 |
SLIST1 | 32 | Configuration of Channel Scan List 1 | |
SLIST2 | 33 | Configuration of Channel Scan List 2 | |
AL-MOD | 34 | Alarm Mode (SITE: Local Alarm; TONE: Remote Alarm + Local Alarm) | 0-1 |
ANI-ID | 35 | ANI-ID, DTMF Communication Radio ID | |
UPCODE | 36 | DTMF-UP-CODE | |
DWCODE | 37 | DTMF-DOWN-CODE | |
D-ST | 38 | DTMF Sidetone 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 to 60 seconds | 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 Release Signal (OFF, ON) | 0-1 |
D-LIST | 44 | DTMF Contact List (Select the contact with the Up/Down button and the number key (Enter key, press the MENU key to select the contact and call directly.) | 1-16 |
PONMSG | 45 | Display on Power-On (FULL: Full Screen Display, MSG: Welcome Info, VOL: Voltage. Can be changed by programming software.) | 0-2 |
ROGER | 46 | End Talk Reminder (OFF: No Reminder, ROGER: With Reminder, MDC: Frog Sound Tail Tone) | 0-2 |
VOL | 47 | Battery Voltage | 0-1 |
BIN | 48 | AM Channel Mode On/Off (only used for 108-136 MHz) | 0-1 |
NOAA_S | 49 | Automatic NOAA Channel Scan On/Off | |
DEL_CH | 50 | Delete Channel (Select the channel with the Up/Down button and the number key, press the MENU key to delete the channel.) | |
RESET | 51 | Reset (VFO: Reset parameters next to channel parameters; ALL: Reset all parameters.) | 0-1 |
Common Operation
(6.1) Power-On Password Protection
- Turn the "Power On/Volume Switch" clockwise to turn on this radio. If the program has set power-on password protection, "LOCK" will be displayed on the screen. The user must first enter the password. Then the radio can be used normally.
(6.2) Main Channel Switching
- Press the F+2 button to switch the main channel. The solid arrow points to the main channel.
- Press PTT to start transmission on the main channel.
(6.3) Dualband Single - Watch/Dual - Watch Switch (6.4) Frequency/Channel Mode Switch
- The Dual-Watch operation mode can be set via the menu. The method is: MENU 〉17〉CHAN_A: Standard TX Channel is A Channel or CHAN_B. The Standard TX Channel is B Channel. "DW" is displayed on the screen.
- On the main page, press the F+3 button to switch between frequency mode and channel mode.
- Frequency Mode: In this mode, users can manually enter the receive frequency. Or you can press the Up/Down button to adjust the frequency step by step. The parameter can be changed via the menu. In this mode, users cannot enter the TX frequency. You can set the frequency or the direction of the offset frequency to change the transmit frequency.
- Channel Mode: Displays the actual channel number. In this mode, users can manually enter the channel number. Or you can press the Up/Down button to switch channels. The parameter can be changed via the menu.
(6.5) Cross-Band Receive/Transmit
The method is: MENU 〉18〉WX. Press MENU to enter the OFF setting: 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 standard TX channel is A channel and displays the "DW" character.
- CHAN_B: Regardless of which channels receive valid calls, the standard TX channel is B channel and displays the "DW" character.
(6.6) Channel Save
- Channel saving is possible in MR mode. You can copy the current channel to a new channel.
- In VFO mode, you should set the parameters RX frequency, frequency deviation direction, wide/narrow bandwidth, RX/TX CTCSS/DCS, TX output power, participation in scanning, DTMF code, scrambler, etc. First press MENU 〉13〉CH-001 and then MENU again to enter channel saving. Select the channel with the Up/Down button. Or you can use the number key to enter the channel number. Then press the MENU button again. "SURE?" is displayed on the LCD. And you can press the MENU button to save the channel.
- If you select the saved channel and CH-XXX is displayed, the channel is saved. If XXX is displayed, the channel is empty.
(6.7) Channel Delete
- Press MENU 〉50〉CH-XXX, and then press MENU again to access the channel deletion process. Select the channel you want to delete with the Up/Down button. Or you can enter the channel number via the keypad. Then press the MENU button again. "SURE?" is displayed on the LCD. And you can press the MENU button to delete the channel.
(6.8) CTCSS/DCS Receive/Transmit Setting Process:
MENU 〉4〉R-DCS. Press MENU to access and select the RX-DCS code you want to set from the DCS list with the Up/Down buttons.
MENU 〉5〉R-CTCS. Press MENU to access and select the RX-CTCSS code you want to set from the CTCSS list with the Up/Down buttons.
MENU 〉6〉T-DCS. Press MENU to access and select the TX-DCS code you want to set from the DCS list with the Up/Down buttons.
MENU 〉7〉T-CTCS. Press MENU to enter and select the TX-CTCSS code you want to set from the CTCSS list with the Up/Down buttons.
- CTCSS/DCS is used to remove unwanted noise signals during reception.
(6.9) Quick Channel Copy (AS FREQUENCY METER FOR RADIOS AND OTHER DEVICES)
- Quick copy requires a strong signal. Both the transmitting and receiving radios should have an antenna installed. And their distance should not be too far.
- Press F+4, the receiver will switch to the frequency meter interface. When a strong signal is received, the LCD screen will display the signal carrier frequency and the transmission channel (CTCSS or DCS). Press the * key to measure the frequency again.
- After the effective frequency has been measured, press the MENU key to save the currently measured frequency and the transmitted CTCSS/DCS to the specified channel.
- During frequency measurement, press EXIT or PTT to exit frequency measurement.
6.10 Automatic CTCSS/DCS Search
- First, set the correct receive frequency and then press F+* to start the channel search. When the radio receives a valid CTCSS/DCS signal, it displays the searched TX-CTCSS/DCS signal. Press MENU to save the searched CTCSS/DCS signal to the current channel.
- If SCAN CMP is displayed on the screen, it means the radio has searched for a valid CTCSS/DCS signal and the automatic search has ended. If SCAN FAIL is displayed on the screen, it means the radio has not searched for a valid CTCSS/DCS signal and the automatic search has ended.
6.11 DTMF
6.11-1 DTMF Call Initiation:
- Manual Dialing: Press PTT and the number key on the keypad to make a call.
- Automatic Call: Press *, enter 3 digits and short press PTT to start the DTMF call. When transmitting, it automatically sends its own ID number.
- Individual Call: Send the ID of the other participant plus our own ID code, for example 123. Group Call: ★ 100. ID 100 Call number 123.
- Using a group call code instead of one or more codewords in the ID number can call a communication group. The group call code is set by the programming software. For example, if the group call code is set to "#,send 12#", you can call 10 radios with ID numbers 120-129, and if you send 1##, you can call 100 radios with ID numbers 100~199.
- All Calls: ### Send group call to TD, can be sent to all users.
DTMF Receive:
Process: Press MENU 〉43〉DCD ON. If the received codeword is a personal DTMF ID code, decoding is successful and you communicate with the other party within the reset time. If the reset time is reached, you must perform decoding again.
- MENU 〉40〉D-HOLD 5S Sets the automatic reset time. The initial value is 5 seconds.
- MENU 〉39〉D-RSP Sets the automatic response after receiving a DTMF call. NULL: off, RING: local ringtone. ANSWER: Automatic callback; BOTH: local call + automatic callback.
6.11-2 PTT ID
Initiation: You can configure the DTMF online code and offline code via the programming software. When online code and offline code are activated, this radio sends the online code when PTT is pressed and the offline code when PTT is released.
(6.12) Scanning Starting Scan:
- Method 1: Long press the * key to start or end the scan.
- Method 2: Set the side key as Scan Start/Close switch.
- Scan: During scanning, you can change the scan direction with the Up/Down button.
- Press the PTT button or the Exit button to end the scan, or long press the * button to end the scan.
- Channel Scan: When the scan starts, the channels in the scan list are detected sequentially. And during the scan, you can answer incoming calls with the PTT button.
- Process: Press MENU 〉31〉S-List LIST1 or LIST2 and browse the specified channel list.
- Process: Press MENU 〉32〉SLIST1 to display the channel listed in LIST1.
- Process: Press MENU 〉33〉SLIST2 to display the channel listed 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 Scan: You can set the priority scan channel. During the scan, 50% of the scanning is performed on members with priority 1. If there are members with priority 2, the scan rate is priority 1. The number of members is reduced from 50% to 25%. Even if scanning occurs on a non-priority channel or priority 2, members, the radio continues to scan the activity of the member with priority 1. If the radio detects activity from members with priority 1, the current transmission is stopped and members with priority 1 are called.
(6.13) Emergency Alarm
- The emergency alarm is used to represent emergency situations. You can trigger emergency calls at any time and on any screen, even if there is activity on the current channel. Users must configure the emergency button for this radio via programming software.
- Press the emergency button to trigger the local acoustic 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. This radio emits an alarm tone and sends a remote alarm signal.
- Process: Press MENU 〉34〉AI-MOD SITE. This radio emits an alarm tone.
(6.14) FM Radio
- Press F+0 to enter FM radio mode. Press the Up/Down buttons to change the frequency or pre-stored FM channels. And you can enter the FM frequency or pre-stored FM channels via the keypad.
- Press F+1 to switch between VFO and MR mode.
- Press F+2 to start automatic search for FM radio stations. During this process, the found FM channels are automatically saved. 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 stations.
- The Menu button is used to save the FM channel.
- Exit FM channel search with the Exit button.
- The scan direction is switched with the Up/Down buttons.
- If the radio receives effective calls in FM mode or you press PTT to initiate calls, the mode is temporarily exited from FM mode to enter communication status. After the intercom ends, the radio returns to FM radio status.
- Press the EXIT button or the F+0 button to exit FM mode.
(6.15) Receiving Emergency Weather Channels
- Press F+5 to access or exit the NOAA weather alarm.
- This radio can receive 10 NOAA channels.
- This mode can be set via Menu 49 NOAA_S.
(6.16) Keypad Lock
- Long press the # key to lock or unlock all keypad buttons. The side buttons can be used normally during keypad lock.
(6.17) Reset
- Process: Press MENU 〉51〉RESET
- VFO: Reserve all memory channels.
- ALL: Reset all parameters, including memory channels.
- "Sure?" is displayed on the LCD. Press the MENU button and wait for the radio to restart. Afterwards, all radio menus return to their original factory values.
(6.18) One-Key Call Channel
- F+9 immediately jumps to an important call channel, and you can set the important channel to a call channel via MENU 〉30〉1-Call.
(6.19) Aviation Band Reception
- Enter the receive frequency. If the local aviation frequency is not clear, the scan function can scan the entire frequency band 108-136.
- Menu 〉48〉AM ON sets the channel modulation method to AM and listens to aviation intercom.
- Menu 〉48〉AM OFF sets the channel modulation method to FM.
- The settings in Menu 48 only apply to the frequency band 108-136.
(6.20) Wireless Radio Replication
- Hold down the PTT button + Side Key 2 to access the wireless radio replication interface. "Air Copy (RDY)" is displayed on the LCD. Both the transmitting and receiving radios can set the wireless replication frequency via the digital keypad. The transmit and receive frequencies must be consistent. The default receive/transmit frequency is 410.0125 MHz.
- Press the EXIT button of the receiving radio to enter receive mode. "Air Copy" is displayed on the LCD. Press the MENU button of the transmitting radio to start transmitting frequency data. "Air Copy" is displayed on the LCD.
- During the copying process, the LCD displays the copy progress RCV: XX E:XX. E:XX indicates the error number of the copy data. When the copying process is complete, the transmitter displays SND: 120.
Specifications
General Specification | Value |
---|---|
Channels | 200 |
Number of Stored FM Radio Channels | 20 |
NOAA Channel | 10 |
Frequency Stability | ±1 ppm |
Modulation Mode | FM: 11 K 〉 F3 E (12.5 kHz), 16 K 〉 F3 E (25 kHz) |
Dimensions | 115 mm x 60 mm x 37.5 mm |
Weight | 234 g |
Operating Temperature | -20〉+60〉 |
Antenna Impedance | 50〉 |
Receive Sensitivity:
Parameter | Value |
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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 S/N) | F2(108〉135.9975) -113dBm |
Audio Frequency | 〉0.5 W |
Audio Distortion | 〉10% |
Transmit:
- FCC Version Transmit Band: Frequency: UHF420〉450MHz/ VHF144〉148MHz
- CE Version Transmit Band: Frequency: UHF430〉440MHz/VHF144〉146MHz
- NORMAL Version Transmit Band: Frequency: UHF400〉470MHz/VHF136〉174MHz
Parameter | Value 1 | Value 2 |
---|---|---|
Output Power | 〉5W | 〉5W |
Emission Current | 〉1.5A | 〉1.5A |
Maximum Frequency Deviation | 〉5KHz (25KHz), 〉2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz) | 〉5KHz (25KHz), 〉2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz) |
Modulation Distortion | 〉5 % | 〉5 % |
Spurious Power | 〉7.5 uW | 〉7.5uW |
Adjacent Channel Power | 70 dB (25 kHz), 60 dB (12.5 kHz) | 70 dB (25 kHz), 60 dB (12.5 kHz) |
Residual Modulation | 40 dB | 40 dB |
All specified specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
FAQs
- Do you have programming software for this radio? The free programming software "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 terrain.
- Can I program the QUANSHENG UV-K5 with a computer? Yes, you can program the QUANSHENG UV-K5 with 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 like hiking and camping? Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 is ideal for outdoor activities like 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 listen to FM radio stations with the QUANSHENG UV-K5? 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 radio? The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may not cause harmful interference. Any changes or modifications not expressly 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 radio? Users should only use standard batteries and chargers, not expose the radio to extreme dust or wet environments, not clean the radio with aggressive chemical products, not transmit when the antenna is not installed, and contact the agent if they notice a bad smell or smoke.
- What are the features of the Quansheng UV-K5 radio? The radio features 200 channels, cross-band intercom, emergency alarm, FM radio, 10-group scrambler, multi-scan, CTCSS/DCS, remote kill/revive, keypad lock, jacklight, PC programmable, busy channel lockout, VOX, dual-watch operation, timeout timer, reset, large LCD display, voice prompt, reminder switch, multiple display of channel number/frequency/name, selectable H/M/L output power, multiband transmit and 50-600 MHz receive, separate setting of receive/transmit codes, high-capacity battery, long standby time, quick channel copy (functions as frequency meter), 10 emergency weather channels, power-on password protection, AM/FM aviation band reception, frequency reverse function, Type-C and charging cradle charging, wide/narrow bandwidth, offset frequency direction setting, wireless radio replication, adjustable squelch level, repeater forwarding confirmation function, frequency and channel mode shift, offset frequency setting, channel search and add, DTMF call, DTMF ANI, DTMF selective call (individual, group, all), selective automatic backlight timeout, automatic signaling search, multi-level frequency and one-key call channel.
- What accessories are included with the Quansheng UV-K5? The included accessories are a portable radio, an antenna, a Li-ion battery, a charger, a belt clip, and a user manual.
- How many channels does the QUANSHENG UV-K5 have? The QUANSHENG UV-K5 has 128 channels that can be programmed to your preferred frequencies.
- Is the QUANSHENG UV-K5 compatible with other radios? Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 is compatible with other radios that operate in the same frequency range and use the same coding system.
- Can I use the QUANSHENG UV-K5 to communicate with other radio users using a different brand of radio? Yes, you can use the QUANSHENG UV-K5 to communicate with other radio users using a different brand of radio, provided they operate in the same frequency range and use the same coding system.
- Is the QUANSHENG UV-K5 easy to use? Yes, the QUANSHENG UV-K5 is easy to use and comes with a user manual that provides detailed operating instructions.
Documents / Resources
QUANSHENG UV-K5 Radio [pdf] User Manual (Models: UV-K5, UVK5, XBPUV-K5, XBPUVK5)
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