Check the cable connections, including making sure that none of the pins are 
bent in the AuxIO connectors in both cables (K3S - KAT500, KAT500 - KPA500).
Also, make sure that the PTT line is actually being asserted. The asterisk is 
displayed when the Key In is asserted. If it isn’t displayed that means the KPA 
is not seeing that input active. Also realize that when the KAT500 is in tune 
mode it blocks the key line going to the KPA.

It is fairly common for someone to move something and the cable comes loose. Be 
sure the screws are tightened down on the connectors and any adapters to avoid 
this.

73!
Jack, W6FB


> On May 15, 2020, at 11:07 AM, Edward via Elecraft <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> 
> I have the combo K3S/KAT500/KPA500 with all of the optional interconnection 
> cables. 
> 
> I am not able to key the amp though it was working earlier. The asterisk does 
> not appear in the display. 
> 
> I went through the menu and everything is set accordingly. The inhibit is 
> disabled. 
> 
> Any help would be appreciated. 
> 
> 73,
> Ed NI6S
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