Cisco Cisco 1 GHz GainStar Amplifier Installation Guide

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4034994 Rev B                                 Troubleshooting                                        4-3 
No Forward RF Signal
 
The forward RF signal can be measured at the amplifier module forward input and 
at the forward output main1 and forward output main2 test points. 
No Forward RF Signal Troubleshooting Table 
Before you begin troubleshooting for no forward RF signal, verify that the amplifier 
is receiving the proper forward RF input signal from the upstream amplifier. 
Possible Cause 
Solution 
No forward RF signal at the forward 
input test point. 
 
Verify the connection of the RF Cable 
Connector. 
Verify that the amplifier is receiving the 
proper forward RF input signal from the 
upstream amplifier. 
Important: You cannot balance the 
amplifier without the proper forward RF 
input signal. 
There is forward RF signal at the forward 
input test point, but no signal at one or all 
of the forward output test points. 
 
RF input signal. 
Verify that all the proper accessories, 
pads, EQs, and signal directors (if 
applicable) are firmly installed in the 
correct locations. Verify that the 
accessories are firmly installed in the 
correct locations. 
Replace the RF module.