diff --git a/systemd/rpitx.service b/systemd/rpitx.service
index 7486d073..2f2feac2 100644
--- a/systemd/rpitx.service
+++ b/systemd/rpitx.service
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ WorkingDirectory=/home/pi/CubeSatSim
 StandardOutput=inherit
 StandardError=inherit
 Restart=always
-User=pi
+User=root
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=default.target