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No RF when transmitting

I have CAT control working. I have the setting set as described in various manuals and videos. However when I call CQ the transmit light illuminates, relays click and my power meter shows 0 watts going out.

I assume the signal is not getting modulated.

I do know know what to check, but as of now I am getting too frustrated.

I double checked the transmit of the radio and it puts out 21 watts via wsjt-x for FT8.

Any help would be appreciated. FB group made a few suggestions. None worked.

Radio:

FT-891

SignaLink for audio

Thanks - 73 w4wdi

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w4wdiextra

Jun 27, 2022

Thanks for the reply. I am going to check that setting just to make sure it is correct. However, this is embarrassing to admit... but here goes (I replied above similarly): Oh my goodness! In my rush I did not set the output to my SignaLink. Once I did and then hit Tune, made the adjustments to get 15-20 watts RF output. I called CQ several times and output RF was vacillating between 15 and 20 Watts. I was able tune my antenna. I saw no activity on 20, 40 or 17 meters. Of course I am not sure what to expect or look for so there may have been active folks out there but I did not know enough to see them. I need to watch a video or 2.

I also opened Vara chat and got more confused.

73 W4WDI