UV-MOD Firmware Mod
Instructions
UV-MOD RX-TX
This tool lets you create customized firmware Version 2.01.26 for the Quansheng UV-K5, UV-K6, UV-K5(8) and UV-5R Plus handheld radios. It spoof the fw version number (with *, 2, 3, 4) to make it flashable on all these walkie talkies. To flash the firmware, you need a compatible programming cable and the necessary drivers.
Usage
- Select the desired mods and customize as needed. Refer to the description of each mod for usage instructions.
- On the right side, you can select your radio model, but you can also leave it on "Patch for all radios", which creates a universal firmware that bypasses the version check.
- Click "Patch" and watch the console output, it will show errors and also the final size. If you get an oversize warning, you will have to deselect mods that add extra memory and try again.
- Click "Save" to download the finished firmware file.
Flashing
If you use Windows, you can use the official updater tool. You can download it directly from UV-MOD using the link in the console window.
- Connect the programming cable to your computer and ensure the proper drivers are installed. In the device manager, it should show up as a com port.
- Start the updater tool, select the com port, and click connect.
- Load the customized firmware as the program file.
- On your radio (still disconnected and turned off), hold down PTT (large button on the side) and turn on the radio while still holding PTT. Now the flashlight should turn on while the rest of the radio stays dark. Your radio is now in bootloader mode.
- Connect the programming cable to the radio. The "Update" button in the updater tool should now become available.
- Click update and wait for the tool to finish.
- All done, all your settings should still all be intact.
Warning
Check your local laws!
In some countries you need a HAM license to operate and/or freq radiation protected environment.
Use a Dummyload (50 Ohm, 5W) on frequencies for testing TX before going On-Air.
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