If you read the manual from the k5 with usb-c port, you will notice that the factory does not recommend using the usb charging port. Except for emergency situations. Why? There is no security circuit for save charging. It will charge the battery but if something goes wrong, you are in a world of hurt. Now with the smaller battery this will not happen as quick, but with the bigger (and stronger) battery, the factory decided to delete the port altogether, just to prevent things from blowing up. So it is no downgrade, it is a safety precaution! The usb charging port is only ment to be used if you really have to! It's all in the manual...
I've taken apart mine before seeing you video, you don't need to remove the brass ring. For the missing USB, it could be a reason that there's no protection in the battery pack, however it's really just a few cents to put a small protection circuit in a battery pack next to the two 18650 batteries. It's a shame they cheaped out on this.
I've seen somewhere on youtube that it's actually two 18650 batteries there (and so the capacity is rather 2200 mAh or so). Maybe you can try to disassemble the battery block and check it. And yeah, that's a pity that they didn't implement a usb-c charger port there :(
i have one of the uvk6 orange screen ones that has the usb charging i checked the instructions and it adviser's to use the usb charging port for emergency charging and do the bulk of charging using the desktop charger . been using it to listen to the repeater on the ISS when it is in range ( i got it on your recommendation)
Possible explanation of the missing usb charger: the big battery packs have 2 x 18650 inside, which in contrast to the flat batteries dont have an internal protect board, and the usb charger might not have the same safety features as the cradle chargers. The charger itself will not suffer from charging the bigger battery because it is constant current and doesn't care about the capacity, it would just take longer. Other issues with these cheap radios is that the battery connectors are permanently under voltage which should not, and if i'm not wrong, it is also compulsory since a couple of years that battery packs and chargers have 3 contacts instead of 2, mayne not in all countries though.
I wonder if it's just the connector they left off, or all the components. The connector footprint is there, so you could solder one on is you want. You can use needle-nose pliers to get those rings off. If you use the bent ones, it's even easier.
I have one of these on order from AliExpress Looking at the specifications from different suppliers, not ONE has USB charging mentioned, which for me is a big selling point, like the earlier model which I like. If the radio I ordered about two weeks ago arrives with no USB Jack, it's going straight back. It's a big problem I see with Chinese sellers, one never quite knows whether what you ordered is what arrives at your door.
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones Andreas. I bought a spare battery for my UV-5R plus from Aliexpress. I was pleasantly surprised to find a USB charging socket on it! The battery was higher capacity too: 2600 mah more than supplied. made to fit, no cutting off bits in of it.
i just discovered on mine on the sma connector the pin and the part you screw the antenna aresorted. same thing on my uv k6 too. i opened them both, did a continuity test and they are sorted. i dont thing this should be happening, at list it doesnt on my other radios. can you check yours ? thanks
it looks like you could solder the usb-c on, im getting mine soon for only £12! and if its just the usb-c missing i think itll be a easy add-on, if i could see the other side of the board that would be a big help
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones No need to be scared, unsolder wires from the speaker, remove screws from the board, and "voila" you have the other side of the board. You can compare both radios in that area, probably they are similar.
Hi, I've opened it and there is missing as well as the charger circuit, one IC plus a couple of capacitors and resistors. Also, I'm not sure if it is a good idea charge the big battery on the no plus radio through the USB because probably the charger IC maybe overheat and can fries because more charging current.
@@M0KZA for the normal battery I believe that is no problem, if we can get hold of the schematics or a UV-6 and compare the board, I believe that we can install componets and it will work.
The battery itself should have had a charge-port, like on the radtel 470x. Edit: i found that there are replacement batteries avaliable that has usb-c charhing. So not really a problem.
The UV-5R PLUS is the first on e of this type of radio I owned, so I was unaware that predecessors might've had a USB charger port. Are there pads for the USB port? Any reason to believe we can't solder one in?
I'm still trying to figure out how I get the F+ (number key) features to work! And I seem to be able to transmit but not receive. And how to I access the Am, Fm and NOAA or air bands?
Why don't you use a needle-nose pliers to loosen, or lock up again the "antenna' nut? Insert the top of the "needels" into the grooves of the nut, and slowly turn the pliers, ... ! It works wonderfull for me. 73 de Markus - db9pz (JN39fq - 3miles/5km east of LX)
When I saw Quansheng UV-5R thought this must be some kind of mistake. But No... tis true. Surprisingly they have the same name as the ubiquitous Baofeng UV-5R How do they get away with it. I purchased Quansheng UV-K5 on the basis it had AM aircraft reception. Was disappointed as is very poor, barely audible AM The small buttons are very fiddley, and one has to keep pressing the shift key for basic functions. Not impressed. Stick with the Baofeng. The newer Baofeng BF-5RH/UV-5RH has excellent AM reception.
If you read the manual from the k5 with usb-c port, you will notice that the factory does not recommend using the usb charging port. Except for emergency situations. Why? There is no security circuit for save charging. It will charge the battery but if something goes wrong, you are in a world of hurt. Now with the smaller battery this will not happen as quick, but with the bigger (and stronger) battery, the factory decided to delete the port altogether, just to prevent things from blowing up. So it is no downgrade, it is a safety precaution! The usb charging port is only ment to be used if you really have to!
It's all in the manual...
Thanks was fun .
Great video you can use a small pair of long nose pliers, to remove and refit the antenna ring
Good tip! Thanks i will dismantle my uv-k5 next lol
Just bought a UV-K6 and now feeling a bit gutted as suppoedly this one has better AirBand doh!
Dont be gutted the yellow one is good the uv5r has no usb charging
I've taken apart mine before seeing you video, you don't need to remove the brass ring. For the missing USB, it could be a reason that there's no protection in the battery pack, however it's really just a few cents to put a small protection circuit in a battery pack next to the two 18650 batteries. It's a shame they cheaped out on this.
Yes realised this lol
I've seen somewhere on youtube that it's actually two 18650 batteries there (and so the capacity is rather 2200 mAh or so). Maybe you can try to disassemble the battery block and check it. And yeah, that's a pity that they didn't implement a usb-c charger port there :(
well, not youtube but ali: https: ae01.alicdn.com kf A1a083cfbeb8a43de81b041146abb82c7I.jpg - add slashes there
Thanks for watching
There are tools to test mah without disassembling the battery.
i have one of the uvk6 orange screen ones that has the usb charging i checked the instructions and it adviser's to use the usb charging port for emergency charging and do the bulk of charging using the desktop charger .
been using it to listen to the repeater on the ISS when it is in range ( i got it on your recommendation)
I love the K6 I have the large battery u can buy it for 12 pounds .
Possible explanation of the missing usb charger: the big battery packs have 2 x 18650 inside, which in contrast to the flat batteries dont have an internal protect board, and the usb charger might not have the same safety features as the cradle chargers. The charger itself will not suffer from charging the bigger battery because it is constant current and doesn't care about the capacity, it would just take longer. Other issues with these cheap radios is that the battery connectors are permanently under voltage which should not, and if i'm not wrong, it is also compulsory since a couple of years that battery packs and chargers have 3 contacts instead of 2, mayne not in all countries though.
Thanks for info .
I wonder if it's just the connector they left off, or all the components. The connector footprint is there, so you could solder one on is you want.
You can use needle-nose pliers to get those rings off. If you use the bent ones, it's even easier.
Yes it's doable
When developing, the connector mounting nut does not need to be unscrewed. The connector is rigidly attached to the chassis. 73
Thanks
I understand you can use the removed knob as a tool to tighten and loosen the antenna securing nut
In the end the knob fasteners are beneath the case .
I have one of these on order from AliExpress
Looking at the specifications from different suppliers, not ONE has USB charging mentioned, which for me is a big selling point, like the earlier model which I like. If the radio I ordered about two weeks ago arrives with no USB Jack, it's going straight back. It's a big problem I see with Chinese sellers, one never quite knows whether what you ordered is what arrives at your door.
Yes agree it is a big disappointment
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones Andreas. I bought a spare battery for my UV-5R plus from Aliexpress. I was pleasantly surprised to find a USB charging socket on it! The battery was higher capacity too: 2600 mah more than supplied. made to fit, no cutting off bits in of it.
i just discovered on mine on the sma connector the pin and the part you screw the antenna aresorted. same thing on my uv k6 too. i opened them both, did a continuity test and they are sorted. i dont thing this should be happening, at list it doesnt on my other radios. can you check yours ? thanks
I wil look .
it makes no sense for Quansheng to do this! I really like the K5's C charging.
Agree
If you take the volume knob from a baofeng uv-5r it will fit over the round antenna nut with the four notches and act as a wrench
Cool nice tip .
it looks like you could solder the usb-c on, im getting mine soon for only £12! and if its just the usb-c missing i think itll be a easy add-on, if i could see the other side of the board that would be a big help
The included charger and battery are very good .
Next, would be to take the motherboard out of the radio aluminium frame, and see if there is a charging circuit to install USB-C in it. 73´s
Yes maybe one day lol i was scared
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones No need to be scared, unsolder wires from the speaker, remove screws from the board, and "voila" you have the other side of the board. You can compare both radios in that area, probably they are similar.
Hi, I've opened it and there is missing as well as the charger circuit, one IC plus a couple of capacitors and resistors. Also, I'm not sure if it is a good idea charge the big battery on the no plus radio through the USB because probably the charger IC maybe overheat and can fries because more charging current.
@@M0KZA for the normal battery I believe that is no problem, if we can get hold of the schematics or a UV-6 and compare the board, I believe that we can install componets and it will work.
UV-K6 £10.69 delivered in 5 days. Just received.
I wonder if the speaker can be swapped out for a better quality one with the same dimensions.
Speaker is good already - Bargain .
The battery itself should have had a charge-port, like on the radtel 470x.
Edit: i found that there are replacement batteries avaliable that has usb-c charhing. So not really a problem.
Agree
The UV-5R PLUS is the first on e of this type of radio I owned, so I was unaware that predecessors might've had a USB charger port. Are there pads for the USB port? Any reason to believe we can't solder one in?
Buy an adapter they cost £2
UV K5, UV K5 (8) alias UV K6, all has usb charge, only this UV 5R has no usb C, this is downgrade 😐
Agree
Well the factory sells this for £13 and the K6 for £18 so I suspect the missing USB port is just for a cheaper model.
I'm still trying to figure out how I get the F+ (number key) features to work!
And I seem to be able to transmit but not receive.
And how to I access the Am, Fm and NOAA or air bands?
Watch loads Videos
use the volume knob as wrench to remove antenna nut
Thanks
Why don't you use a needle-nose pliers to loosen, or lock up again the "antenna' nut? Insert the top of the "needels" into the grooves of the nut, and slowly turn the pliers, ... ! It works wonderfull for me.
73 de Markus - db9pz (JN39fq - 3miles/5km east of LX)
Thanks
Thing I ask myself is would a wall wart charger work on a 2200 mAh battery. I wouldn't know...
Probably the volts need to be within tolerance .
I got them for 13 american doll hairs! Bought 8 of them
bargain
I bet the pads are on the motherboard and all you have to do is solder a USB-c connector on to the board.
Yes I checked and they are looking here :czcams.com/video/gtwo1ak4nyE/video.html
I bought the uv5r plus for £15 ,mine has no usb port
Bargain is it Quansheng Model ?
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones yes mate
7.2v x 3800mAh is 27.36Wh, not 15.84Wh... which is it really?
It's big
When I saw Quansheng UV-5R thought this must be some kind of mistake. But No... tis true. Surprisingly they have the same name as the ubiquitous Baofeng UV-5R How do they get away with it. I purchased Quansheng UV-K5 on the basis it had AM aircraft reception. Was disappointed as is very poor, barely audible AM The small buttons are very fiddley, and one has to keep pressing the shift key for basic functions. Not impressed. Stick with the Baofeng. The newer Baofeng BF-5RH/UV-5RH has excellent AM reception.
Add the egzumer firmware works fine .
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Use needle nose pliers
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X-Key Repair Tool
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The commenter is talking about the X-Tool, it will fit on the rings that secure the shaft of the potentiometer for the power/volume