So I used your code but changed the Serial.begin to 9600 - guess that doesn't make a difference. But the results are that all is good on the serial monitor but nothing on the terminal program other than a good connection. Haven't found any combination that makes it work.
I saw some of you other communications about this issue and have concluded I need a different HC-05. My is Version 4.0-20190728. I also think at least one is defective also and neither will hold a change in baud rate.
Thanks for your effort!
Will continue this thread if the new one doesn't work!