Thanks for all of your help with my troubleshooting.??
I was able to to work through everything with the stock mic and PTT, then coordinate with a local ham to test on-air.? IT WORKS!
I have not been able to test my wireup of the third party mic/PTT that I was hoping to use, but at least now I know that the radio works.
Any tips for making QRP contacts?? I live in a remote area, and a substantial mountain lies between me and any population center of any size.? I can hear chatter from significant distances away, but no one seems to hear me.