diff --git a/start-vara-fm b/start-vara-fm
index 6493d92..72e7606 100755
--- a/start-vara-fm
+++ b/start-vara-fm
@@ -7,6 +7,14 @@ MYPATH=$HOME/patmenu2
 LOGO=$MYPATH/pmlogo.png
 source $MYPATH/config
 
+if [ ! -f $HOME/.wine/drive_c/VARA\ FM/VARAFM.exe ]; then
+		yad --title="FAILED" --width=400 --height=100 \
+    		--image $LOGO --window-icon=$LOGO --image-on-top --text-align=center \
+   		--center --form --text="VARA FM Modem not installed" \
+    		--button=gtk-ok
+exit
+fi
+
 #Check if FLRIG is running if user has it set in config file
 if [ "$RIGCONTROL" = 'yes' ]; then
 echo "rig control is on"