The is a significant update for enthusiasts of the Quansheng UV-K5 (and K6/58) series handheld radios. This custom firmware extension, often associated with the F4HWN / Armel custom firmware forks, focuses on expanding the device's utility through a highly customizable user interface and advanced hardware control. Core Updates in v2.0.1
You can find the latest source code and compiled binaries on via the armel/uv-k1-k5v3-firmware-custom repository . Spectrum Menu Beta v2.0.1
: New notification settings for Time-Out Timer (TOT) and End-Of-Transmission (EOT) alerts, including sound, visual, or both. The is a significant update for enthusiasts of
: Added a "Tiny" font option for the VFO baseline to maximize screen real estate. : New notification settings for Time-Out Timer (TOT)
: A new power management feature allows setting a delay (from 1 minute to 2 hours) before the transceiver enters deep sleep. Why It Matters
: Users can now toggle between Classic (hold to talk) and OnePush (toggle) PTT modes. Enhanced Alerts & UI :