UPDATE:
I replaced the d1301/cw01b that FINALLY arrived today. The problem persists and I noticed something that I think might have happened as a result of this thing sitting on my bench forever or its possible i missed this before, but I doubt it. I have a stray wire! Does anyone know where this brown wire is supposed to go? Who knows, maybe it will fix my problem. Would be nice considering I'm STILL waiting for the Q1301. Apparently this coronavirus thing is holding up a lot of shipments. Hope everyone is well.
KI7WQH Steve