diff --git a/aprs_in.py b/aprs_in.py
index 4dc3b0d5..585de872 100644
--- a/aprs_in.py
+++ b/aprs_in.py
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 				GPIO.output(powerPin, 1)
 				sleep(1)
 			else:
+				mode = 'a'
 				GPIO.output(powerPin, 0) # blink one time
 				sleep(0.1)
 				GPIO.output(powerPin, 1)