diff --git a/rpitx.py b/rpitx.py
index 1fa19acf..e624b772 100644
--- a/rpitx.py
+++ b/rpitx.py
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ def battery_saver_check():
 		close(f)
 		txc = False
 	except:
+		pass
 		
 def increment_mode():
 	print("increment mode")