Quansheng
Quansheng UV-K6
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At thirty dollars, the UV-K6 is the entry toll for VHF/UHF FM operation, nothing more and nothing less.
Value
95
Features
19
Beginner
82
Portability
52
VHFUHFCHIRP
5.00W
TX Power
1600mAh
Battery
200
Channels
234g
Weight
★★★★⯪4.5(397 reviews)
5 star
76%
4 star
11%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
Overview
The UV-K6 is aimed squarely at new Technician licensees and budget-conscious hams who need a functional dual-band FM handheld without committing serious money to the hobby. It covers VHF and UHF FM, receives airband, and includes NOAA weather alert reception, which makes it serviceable for local simplex, repeater access, and basic monitoring duties.
At 5W output on VHF and UHF, the transmit power is competitive for its price tier, and the Type-C charging port is a welcome practical detail. The value score is genuinely exceptional for this class of radio, and it ships with antenna, battery, charger, and manual included. That said, the feature set is narrow: no DMR, no APRS, no scanning sophistication, and no water resistance, so operating conditions need to be chosen accordingly.
This is a buy-it-to-learn-on radio, not a long-term shack workhorse. If your use case is local FM repeaters, simplex contacts, or a low-stakes loaner for a new ham, the price-to-functionality ratio is hard to argue with. Operators expecting digital modes or field-durable construction should look elsewhere.
Specifications
| Price | $32.00 |
| TX Power (High) | 5.00W |
| TX Power (Med) | 3.00W |
| TX Power (Low) | 1.50W |
| Memory Channels | 200 |
| Weight | 234g |
| Dimensions | 60 x 115 x 37.5 mm |
| Battery | 1600 mAh Li-ion |
| Display | Dot-matrix LCD |
| RX Range | 50.0000–600.0000 MHz |
| TX Range | 136.0000–470.0000 MHz |
| Color | Black |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts (DC) |
| Special Feature | Weather Alert |
| Included Components | UV-K6 , Antenna, Battery , Charger , User manual , Clip |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| UPC | 781912417291 |
| Tuner Type | VHF |
| Model Number | UV-K6 |
| Built-In Media | UV-K6 , Antenna, Battery , Charger , User manual , Clip |
| Compatible Devices | Battery chargers, External antennas, Carrying accessories, Other two-way radios on UHF and VHF frequencies |
| Additional Features | Weather Alert |
| Warranty Description | 1 |
| Connectivity Protocol | UHF, VHF |
Key Features
- 5W maximum TX output on both VHF and UHF FM bands
- Airband receive coverage included alongside standard VHF/UHF RX
- NOAA weather alert reception for passive monitoring of wx broadcasts
- DTMF encode capability for repeater access tones and autopatch
- Type-C charging port; 3.7V lithium-ion battery pack included in box
- No water resistance rating; not suitable for rain or wet field use
- FM analog only; no DMR, D-STAR, or any digital voice protocol supported
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What Customers Say
★★★★★Excellent HT that has performance, ease of use, and flexibility with firmware updates in its favor
The vendor (ANYSECU) delivered my UV-K6 five days early so that was a nice surprise! I have ordered from ANYSECU in the past and they have always handled all my orders with care and efficiency. This is my second UV-K6 and it is every bit as good as my first one. After checking that it was functionin...
IIIEnderIII·Dec 1, 2023·Verified Purchase
★★★★★What a remarkable radio
I ordered Quansheng UV-K6 after a lot of research here and elsewhere, I was intrigued by the features and hackability. After I gave the radio a full charge (about 5-6 hours), I turned it on to make sure it worked, then immediately used the ezgumer hack and flashed with new firmware. The OEM features...
Osiris·Feb 3, 2024·Verified Purchase
★★★★★Great little radio.
I purchased this for basically a SHTF comms unit. There are many FW mods for this radio that really enhances its abilities and usefulness. I own a couple of Baofeng BF8HPs and while they're good, this unit is better in many areas, the main one being the FW mods available. The speaker has excellent s...
William P.·Jul 27, 2025·Verified Purchase