22 Apr 2024

How do they do it?

Looking on Ali-Express, they sell a Quasheng uv-k5 (8) dual band 5W hand portable for £13.51, with free airmail shipping. 

Both Ali-Express and the original manufacturer, I presume, make a profit!  

I just cannot see how they do it. It is made in the Far East, shipped by air across the planet and easily cloned I am told.

1 comment:

Wolfgang said...

... and alternative Firmware is available, for instance:
https://www.universirius.com/en_gb/preppers/quansheng-uv-k5-manuale-del-firmware-ijv/
Reception down to 18 and up to 1300MHz in AM/FM/SSB. Transmission in DSB/FM/AM also, but not in Airband and only with very low Power due to Filters in PA.
I managed FT8 Reception in 18/15 and 10 m with FT8CN and also a SSB-QSO over a couple of Kilometers.
73, Wolfgang, DH2WS