No, I can switch the preamp out with a shorting relay, then its linear, so it is not the front panel connector, which is a 3.5mm apc.
I think what happens is a transfer switch is used with the sweep signal to move it from 1 amplifier t othe other amplifier during the sweep (RF AMP and MW AMP)
Do you think its possible the untouched RF connector inside of it went bad? Like on the RFAMP can?
I thought maybe the RF can is not being switched in, so its stuck on the MW amp, which has a smaller capacitor.
Do you think that it is possible the unobtanium RF AMPLIFIER is damaged? Is that something that can happen, with semiconductor damage, that it will give accurate response but severe attenuation?
I am REALLY hoping its what you say it is with a cap or switch. I tried wiggling the connections but I would need a extender cable. I think its about to have a fucking mess of kynar comming out of it with little labels