A kludgey workaround for the UV-K1 external PTT not working when squelch is off (with F4HWN latest firmware): put the PTT in ONEPUSH mode. You still have to tap the radio’s PTT to start transmitting (then you can let go), but you can speak into your external mic - and press the external PTT to stop transmitting. Better than nothing, I guess - gets that 5W of power away from your head!

USB is not available for transmitting though :(

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The #Quansheng UV-K1(8) does have exactly the same problem with external microphones as the UV-K5(8) - the external PTT does not activate transmit if squelch is OFF (ie you're hearing static or trying to work a very weak station that doesn't break squelch). If squelch is ON, it's fine.

This is with the stock firmware. Will be converting this to the F4HWN 5.2.0 firmware later which will improve the feature set dramatically.

Does anyone here own a #Quansheng UV-K1?

Could you tell me how it behaves with an external fist mic attached, specifically does the external PTT function as you’d expect with and without squelch enabled? I ask as the UV-K5 external PTT doesn’t work with squelch disabled; wondering if it’s a common design mistake across other handhelds from Quansheng. Thanks!

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Made a very half-hearted attempt at the VHF contest. Made two contacts on 2m, one CW and the other SSB. I could hear others, but my 5 watts and rubber duck antenna weren't getting out well competing with the big guns.

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What to do on a cool, very wet day in Andalucia ?
Spent the afternoon in the shack, trying to figure out why the Quansheng wouldnt accept new firmware.
After several attempts, I came to the conclusion the programming cable must be faulty.
Tried it on the Retevis RA685,:same interface and it wouldnt communicate with that either. sorted, order to be placed for a new item.....
One step forward hopefully.....

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My Quansheng UV-K5 Radios, thoughts, comments, and my favorite of the four

https://makertube.net/w/6VdPRK6RwxkYCo93D6RZwG

I wasn't in a summit or in a park, but still brought the HT to chase a friend on a peak. Two meter CW is a lot of fun!

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