From 02/12/25 Chirp now supports the TK11 !!
UV-K5 Versions – Support for Alternative Firmware
The origional UV-K5 ( now referred to a Version 1 [v1] ) utilised a DP32G030 MCU. Supply of the DP32G030 became difficult so a replacement processor: the PY32F030 was utilised, resulting in v2 of the UV-K5. A limited number of the v2 were produced before the processor was upgraded to the PY32F071, resulting in v3… Read more UV-K5 Versions – Support for Alternative Firmware
Convert Chirp Channels File (CSV) to TK11 Format
If you have a memory channel configuration in Chirp format, you can convert it to the format required by the TK11 CPS. In Chirp, export the channel list in CSV format, then try the following converter: https://www.raw.gr/utils/tk11 The output is in CSV format, that can be imported into the TK11 CPS software ( version 2.6… Read more Convert Chirp Channels File (CSV) to TK11 Format
31/05/25 New TK11 Firmware 5.00.09
Recently available , is firmware 5.00.09 (English). Updates in this firmware: Use at least CPS Verion 2.6 to install this firmware.
31/05/25 TK11 – Chinese Language Version
If you are buying a TK11 radio from an overseas supplier and you want an English version, make sure you are not being supplied a Chinese version before you order. The English firmware can not be loaded into a TK11 that has Chinese firmware pre-installed.
31/05/25 TK11 Configuration Software
Currently, Chirp doesn’t support the TK11 ( it has been requested to have the TK11 added ). So the only option is the factory software. This can be downloaded from the link below. 31/05/25 – Updated version 2.7 added. Added CSV Export / Import for Channel information ( New menu item “Tools” ) Using the… Read more 31/05/25 TK11 Configuration Software
TK11 Arrives in NZ
At last! We have stock available.
13/05/25 TK11 Availability
The TK11 radios are finally (recently) released to market! We have them on order but there is a queue… We can confirm there are three models: The TK11, TK11(5) and TK11(8). The 3 models differ only in the case styling and the TK11(8) has a larger battery ( 3000mAh ) compared to the 2500 mAh… Read more 13/05/25 TK11 Availability
11/3/25 And Then There Were Three
No update on price or availability, but today we have information there is a third variant in the TK-11 series: the TK-11(5). No information at this stage as to how it differs from the TK-11 and TK11(8) siblings!
27/2/25 TK11 vs TK11(8)
Well the label on the box in the video (post of 24/2/25) showing the TK11 has only 144 / 430 for TX may be misleading. It appears from the Quansheng flyers, that there is not much difference between the TK11 and TK11(8). It would seem that the differences are in the case styling and battery… Read more 27/2/25 TK11 vs TK11(8)