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1. Hacking Quansheng's UV-K5 Handheld Ham Radio: A New Era of Amateur Radio Communication

   - Article by Stephen Cass for IEEE Spectrum
   Introduction of Quansheng's UV-K5 handheld ham radio
   - UV-K5's firmware stored in flash memory, allowing rewrites using USB programming cable
   A growing community of hams adding software-based improvements and features
   Examples of mods include graphical spectrum analyzer, text messaging between K5s, improved AM signal reception, and custom start-up messages
   Web-based patcher/flasher allows easy installation of mods without exceeding memory limit
   Potential risks of abuse and reliance on ham radio's honor system
   Future possibilities of increased in-radio processing capabilities and app-like functions

   2024-08-05 Tags: quansheng, uv-k5, ham radio, firmware, hacking, rf, ht, 2m, 70cm, vhf, uhf by klotz

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