The OTDR would show the splice if it was SM/MM I wonder if you are having issues with gettign your power source to lauch into the fiber. Put a long jump in front of the fiber and see what happens. You say it has SM connectors??? Take a clsoe look at the conenctors make sure they are clean dip them and air dry.
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