Quansheng Quansheng UV-K5 Radio... downloading software.

[michy]

I wanted to share my experience when purchasing items from Aliexpress, or Ebay (ya.. I know... sketchy sometimes). Recently I purchased a Quansheng UV-K5 radio, just to check out.

In downloading the software from the manufacturers website (ie: www.qsfj.com), I ALWAYS check the files for malware using Virustotal. In this case I downloaded the programming software, and I was surprised that virustotal indicated an assortment of malicious "red flags".... Trojan.Win32.Generic.BISG, Win.Worm.Autoit-9941754-0, Trojan.Win32.Agent.dg, Trojan.Win32.Autoit.fiyrex, Worm.AutoIt, Trojan.Malware.216064600.susgen, Trj/Genetic.gen.

I experienced issues with malware being detected so many times when downloading support software for test equipment (load simulators/battery testers), programming software for reading/writing eeproms/bios flash chips, windows 11 debloat tools, and the list goes on and on.

Some may say.. "well, what do you expect when you buy from those places"... but I'm not rich and its either the cheap stuff, or I don't get it at all

Don't get me started on buy cheap electronic components on Ebay/Aliexpress, or Amazon that turn to be counterfeit... digikey and mouser are pretty well my primary choices there.

Anyways.. this had me wondering how many people download software from support sites, including large corporation sites and don't check it for malware before installing it. I know Virustotal can have false positives, but, seriously, people really should check most if not all they download from anywhere.

btw, I downloaded Chirp in the end, and I'm happy to report, virustotal had no complaints on the file


Anyways,

 

[KK4JUG]

I'm not surprised with the apparent contamination. While I do use some Chinese stuff (Yaesu), none of it is the CCR category. The CCRs scare me on so many levels. I try to buy American when I can but it's almost a lost cause if whatever the items is has any kind of electricity running through it. I have about a ½ dozen CNC routers and laser etchers, all made in China. Their software has never shown any indications of any kind of poisoning. I do have Bitedefender installed on every computer, just in case.

 

[ladn]

Anyways.. this had me wondering how many people download software from support sites, including large corporation sites and don't check it for malware before installing it.

I have anti-virus software running on my systems, but I'm particularly careful when I need to download from (ahem) "file sharing" sites, CCR support sites or (dot) ru domains.

 

[SOSull66]

If you want to dabble in software that is sort of sketchy, the best idea is to run a virtual OS instance on your machine….one just for that purpose. That way if you get infected you can kill it and spin up another virtual machine.

 

[KB0VWG]

I wanted to share my experience when purchasing items from Aliexpress, or Ebay (ya.. I know... sketchy sometimes). Recently I purchased a Quansheng UV-K5 radio, just to check out.

In downloading the software from the manufacturers website (ie: www.qsfj.com), I ALWAYS check the files for malware using Virustotal. In this case I downloaded the programming software, and I was surprised that virustotal indicated an assortment of malicious "red flags".... Trojan.Win32.Generic.BISG, Win.Worm.Autoit-9941754-0, Trojan.Win32.Agent.dg, Trojan.Win32.Autoit.fiyrex, Worm.AutoIt, Trojan.Malware.216064600.susgen, Trj/Genetic.gen.

I experienced issues with malware being detected so many times when downloading support software for test equipment (load simulators/battery testers), programming software for reading/writing eeproms/bios flash chips, windows 11 debloat tools, and the list goes on and on.

Some may say.. "well, what do you expect when you buy from those places"... but I'm not rich and its either the cheap stuff, or I don't get it at all

Don't get me started on buy cheap electronic components on Ebay/Aliexpress, or Amazon that turn to be counterfeit... digikey and mouser are pretty well my primary choices there.

Anyways.. this had me wondering how many people download software from support sites, including large corporation sites and don't check it for malware before installing it. I know Virustotal can have false positives, but, seriously, people really should check most if not all they download from anywhere.

btw, I downloaded Chirp in the end, and I'm happy to report, virustotal had no complaints on the file

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Dont mean to stray off subject But I have tried to purchase from Alliexpress and every time I try the order is closed due to security concerns and my order gets canceled. Just wondering if you have any ideas. Tried different debit cards paypal etc to no avail.
kb0vwg
wrpu444

 

[Mikey69]

Dont mean to stray off subject But I have tried to purchase from Alliexpress and every time I try the order is closed due to security concerns and my order gets canceled. Just wondering if you have any ideas. Tried different debit cards paypal etc to no avail.
kb0vwg
wrpu444

I have the exact same situation. Any advice is welcome.

Mike WA6ILQ

 

[JvdK]

In Europe the Quangsheng UV-K8(8) or UV-K6 is verry popular as you can flash custom firmware to this radio. I use github.com to flash Egzumer (v0.22) or UVMOD direct from the browser to the UV-K5(8). Works like a charm and it’s a big improvement over the original firmware. You will loose the NOAA option however, you will get a good working spectrum analyzer, AM fix for better reception and more frequency steps amongst other things. With Egzumer you still can use Chirp to program frequencies.

Although, with these firmware’s, you have the option to transmit outside 136-174MHz and 400-470MHz (airband exepted) it’s strongly adviced not to do so. Except for these 2 bands this radio has no filters to create a clean signal and will create a lot of interference on other frequencies!

 

[BrianWillett]

i am a newboe smd i sm tryin g to find three correct and reliable software and firmware downloads can someone share those with me?

 

[inside4rom]

i am a newboe smd i sm tryin g to find three correct and reliable software and firmware downloads can someone share those with me?

Many intresting things you can find on GitHub, about K5 - ry this nice software

 

[CoastalDude]

Have you guys seen Quansheng Dock? If not check it out, amazing ...

 

[solitonwave]

I used Chirp to download the configuration from my Quansheng UV-K5 and it worked. Now I am interested in finding two programs, one to interact with the radio like software defined radios can do, also where can I download a firmware update (sometimes firmware is updated to correct defects in the original firmware).

 

[merlin]

I had that problem too, but downloads from qsfj dot com do raise red flags, but keeping and running the software has been no issue.

Dont mean to stray off subject But I have tried to purchase from Alliexpress and every time I try the order is closed due to security concerns and my order gets canceled. Just wondering if you have any ideas. Tried different debit cards paypal etc to no avail.
kb0vwg
wrpu444

I ordered my UV-K5(8) straight from qsfj website, Paypal, no problem, just a bit of wait from China.
Of course all the mods and stuff from github is a site I trust.
My now 'go to' radio for various work.

 

[merlin]

i am a newboe smd i sm tryin g to find three correct and reliable software and firmware downloads can someone share those with me?

I would go ahead and download k5prog_win dot zip from qsfj dot com. 'Keep the download'
That will program your Quansheng. You will need a Kenwood type programming cable <$30 on ebay.
Look into github for the several mods/firmwares that will expand the radio.
Egzumer (v0.22) is a popular one, and I use IJV. Takes 5 minutes to swap any way you like your radio.

 

[gtucker]

i have tried a few time to download the software from qsfj.com when i hit download it goes to a blank screen. any help

 

[MakerJem]

Have you guys seen Quansheng Dock? If not check it out, amazing ...

Really interested in this - Ive got the UV-K6 incoming, so this would be fun. What is the set up , and would it run on a MacBook? Thanks in advance

 

[merlin]

i have tried a few time to download the software from qsfj.com when i hit download it goes to a blank screen. any help

Takes a few seconds before the download starts.
Turn off antivirus software.

 

[kc2iab]

I was trying to use minicom on a Mac to send commands to the UV-K5 but I could not get it to respond. Set baud rate to 38400 (and tried others as well) but commands such as GET_INFO (which I thought was correct) do not get a response. I am connecting with an AIOC and the USB modem shows up. Chirp works fine. Can anyone tell me how to get it to respond to commands on the serial port?