diff --git a/bridge_master.py b/bridge_master.py
index 34a9e63..2d8e92c 100755
--- a/bridge_master.py
+++ b/bridge_master.py
@@ -1103,7 +1103,7 @@ class routerOBP(OPENBRIDGE):
                         continue
                     
                     #If target has missed 6 (on 1 min) of keepalives, don't send
-                    if _target_system['ENHANCED_OBP'] ['_bcka'] in _target_system and _target_system['_bcka'] < _pkt_time - 60:
+                    if _target_system['ENHANCED_OBP'] and '_bcka' in _target_system and _target_system['_bcka'] < _pkt_time - 60:
                         logger.debug(_target_system['_bcka'])
                         continue
                         
@@ -1456,7 +1456,7 @@ class routerHBP(HBSYSTEM):
                             continue
                         
                         #If target has missed 6 (on 1 min) of keepalives, don't send
-                        if _target_system['ENHANCED_OBP'] ['_bcka'] in _target_system and _target_system['_bcka'] < _pkt_time - 60:
+                        if _target_system['ENHANCED_OBP'] and '_bcka' in _target_system and _target_system['_bcka'] < _pkt_time - 60:
                             continue
         
                         # Is this a new call stream on the target?