Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Wired a 2meter CW mod into the $35 Quansheng UV-K1 Mini Kong and watched it go dark on the bench. Here's what the mod is, what I did to it, and exactly where it went sideways. Not a step-by-step build guide — just the honest look at what this mod is, what I did, and what bit me.
Brass Knuckle Gang: bkg.club
Forrest's KI7QCF Video: "How To: $30 Morse Code Radio" - youtube.com/watch?v=hzdnNWqUeL0
NR7TY's GitHub: github.com/briand/uv-k1-k5v3-firmware-custom
Documentation: briand.github.io/cw-firmware-docs
USB-C to 3.5mm adapter from KI6CR: ki6cr-labs.com
Ultra Librarian: ultralibrarian.com/2020/06/02/0402-package-footprint-resistor-sizes-and-parameters-ulc
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Pinecil Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron: amzn.to/4r1O0PQ
Quansheng UV-K1 Prison Edition: amzn.to/4A3TiOM
Quansheng UV-K1 Gray Black: amzn.to/4gUAJUy
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - UV-K1
00:37 - BKG
00:59 - What’s needed
01:19 - Past experiences
01:52 - 2m CW Mod
02:44 - My Mod
03:51 - Resistor size
04:44 - Adapter method
05:40 - Results
06:51 - Comments
07:13 - Past projects
08:24 - What’s next
09:12 - Outro
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Wired a 2meter CW mod into the $35 Quansheng UV-K1 Mini Kong and watched it go dark on the bench. Here's what the mod is, what I did to it, and exactly where it went sideways. Not a step-by-step build guide — just the honest look at what this mod is, what I did, and what bit me.
Brass Knuckle Gang: bkg.club
Forrest's KI7QCF Video: "How To: $30 Morse Code Radio" - youtube.com/watch?v=hzdnNWqUeL0
NR7TY's GitHub: github.com/briand/uv-k1-k5v3-firmware-custom
Documentation: briand.github.io/cw-firmware-docs
USB-C to 3.5mm adapter from KI6CR: ki6cr-labs.com
Ultra Librarian: ultralibrarian.com/2020/06/02/0402-package-footprint-resistor-sizes-and-parameters-ulc
*AFFILIATE LINKS* - Using these links helps support my channel and I greatly appreciate your support.
Pinecil Smart Mini Portable Soldering Iron: amzn.to/4r1O0PQ
Quansheng UV-K1 Prison Edition: amzn.to/4A3TiOM
Quansheng UV-K1 Gray Black: amzn.to/4gUAJUy
--
Search for videos of your contacts at ve2zdx.com/toolkit/youtube/videos/K3JRZ
ALL amateur radio operators world-wide need to know the DX CODE OF CONDUCT. It was meant for DX contacts, but it really applies to ALL aspects of amateur radio (DXing, contesting, POTA, SOTA, Field Day, special events, etc...). DON'T BE AN ALPHA HOTEL!
http://dx-code.com.
--
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Please like 👍 & subscribe ✅ and click the bell 🔔 for notifications of new videos!
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☕️ Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/K3JRZ
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🛒 Shop on Amazon & Support me! Affiliate Link: amzn.to/4nV1gn3
🫙 Tip Jar: paypal.me/K3JRZ
📡 Alpha Antenna Affiliate Link: alphaantenna.com/?aff=49
From Radioddity: radioddity.com/?ref=K3JRZ (Use coupon code *K3JRZ* for $15 off)
Quirky QRP on Etsy: Use Promo Code ➡️*K3JRZQUIRKY*⬅️ for a $5 discount on any purchase of $50 or more. Also any purchase of $35 or more gets them free shipping. This code does not expire.
quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/?coupon=K3JRZQUIRKY
Connect with me on:
🌐 Website: K3JRZ.com
📧 Email Signup: K3JRZ.com/email
✖️🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/k3jrz
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/k3jrz
📓 Threads: threads.com/@k3jrz
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - UV-K1
00:37 - BKG
00:59 - What’s needed
01:19 - Past experiences
01:52 - 2m CW Mod
02:44 - My Mod
03:51 - Resistor size
04:44 - Adapter method
05:40 - Results
06:51 - Comments
07:13 - Past projects
08:24 - What’s next
09:12 - Outro
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MUSIC COPYRIGHT 1992 - 1997 BY GANGSTER PUMP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
--
DISCLAIMER
There may be referral and affiliate links that I have shared above from which I earn a small commission. The links help to support my channel, but doesn't cost you any extra when using them.
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#amateurradio #hamradio #CW #MorseCode #BrassKnuckleGang #2mCW #BKG
