I am not sure I understand what you are reporting.? When you say the VSWR meter doesn't budge, do you mean when in setting the forward power mode??
It also helps to know the firmware installed on the QDX.? You can get this using the terminal program on the startup page or reading the file names when the QDX is in update mode.
It would help if you could tell us what the input to the QDX current readings are on receive and transmit.?
I suggest you have a dummy load connected to your QDX when doing any testing, as it is easy to damage the BS170 MOSFET finals.
Since PSKReporter has spotted you, you are putting out some power.
73
Evan
AC9TU