Do I need to have the Ultimate 3 running in a mode to get a signal?
Randy
No, I think you should see something.
I upgraded my U3 to U3S long ago so do not remember much.
All I can suggest is to check voltages are OK and no bad joints, pins not inserted correctly on the control IC.
As a last resort maybe the blue pot has been moved? I think extreme movement of that stops output.
73 Alan G4ZFQ