diff --git a/rigdaemon.cpp b/rigdaemon.cpp
index 651d8d7..2cc8027 100644
--- a/rigdaemon.cpp
+++ b/rigdaemon.cpp
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ RIG *RigDaemon::rigConnect(int *retcode)
             //myport.type.rig = RIG_PORT_NETWORK;
             strncpy(my_rig->state.rigport.pathname, rigCom.rigPort.toLatin1(), HAMLIB_FILPATHLEN - 1);
             my_rig->state.vfo_opt = 1;
+            my_rig->state.auto_power_on = 1;
             //strncpy(my_rig->state.rigport.pathname, RIG_FILE, HAMLIB_FILPATHLEN - 1);
         }
         else