diff --git a/start-vara-fm b/start-vara-fm
index 72e7606..abbd697 100755
--- a/start-vara-fm
+++ b/start-vara-fm
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ fi
 
 sleep 1
 #restart pat so terminal window correctly reflects rig control
-sudo systemctl restart pat@`whoami`
+sudo -A systemctl restart pat@`whoami`
 
 echo "starting browser"
 #open pat inbox in browser