Quansheng UV-K1 programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Quansheng UV-K1 in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Quansheng programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the UV-K1
- 200 memory channels, numbered 1 to 200
- Channel names up to 10 characters
- Transmit power: Low 1.5W, Med 3.0W, High 5.0W
- Modes: AM, FM, NAM, NFM
- Bands: 18–76 MHz, 108–136.9999 MHz, 137–173.9999 MHz, 174–349.9999 MHz, 350–399.9999 MHz, 400–469.9999 MHz, 470–1300 MHz
- Tone squelch: Cross, DTCS, TSQL, Tone
UV-K1 hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, Desktop charging cradle |
| Transmit power | 1–5 W |
| Modulation | FM, AM, WFM |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | Yes |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| General coverage | 50–600 MHz | — |
| FM broadcast | 76–108 MHz | — |
| Airband | 108–136 MHz | — |
| VHF | 136–174 MHz | 136–174 MHz |
| UHF | 400–470 MHz | 400–470 MHz |
2500 mAh is the common pack; some kits ship a 1400 mAh pack. Wideband receive including AM airband and broadcast FM.
Sources: hamimports.com · mrrashbone.substack.com · uv-k1.com
Can I update the firmware on the UV-K1?
Quansheng publishes a firmware update for the UV-K1 that you can install yourself. Quansheng ships a CPS+upgrade tool+firmware bundle; open-source firmware at github.com/armel/uv-k1-k5v3-firmware-custom.
Firmware downloads at en.qsfj.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Quansheng UV-K1
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Quansheng UV-K1 is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Quansheng UV-K1?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Quansheng CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Quansheng UV-K1 driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Quansheng UV-K1 hold?
200, numbered 1 to 200 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Quansheng UV-K1?
Quansheng publishes a firmware update for the UV-K1 that you can install yourself. Quansheng ships a CPS+upgrade tool+firmware bundle; open-source firmware at github.com/armel/uv-k1-k5v3-firmware-custom. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.