diff --git a/change_mode.py b/change_mode.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python
+
+import time
+from time import sleep
+#import os
+import sys
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+  if (len(sys.argv)) > 1:
+#        	print("There are arguments!")
+		if (('d' == sys.argv[1]) or ('-d' in sys.argv[1])):
+			debug_mode = 1
+		elif (('x' == sys.argv[1]) or ('-x' in sys.argv[1])):	
+			mode = "x"
+			print("Forcing APRS mode")
+		elif (('s' == sys.argv[1]) or ('-s' in sys.argv[1])):
+			skip = True
+			print("Skipping delay and CW ID")