diff --git a/start-pat2m b/start-pat2m
index c6a61fc..5c0b21f 100755
--- a/start-pat2m
+++ b/start-pat2m
@@ -148,8 +148,11 @@ yad --title="PACKET MODEM" --width=400 --height=100 \
     --button=gtk-ok &
 fi
 
+#restart pat so terminal window correctly reflects rig control
+sudo systemctl restart pat@`whoami`
+
 #open pat inbox in browser
-export DISPLAY=:0 && chromium-browser http://127.0.0.1:$PORT > /dev/null 2>&1 &
+export DISPLAY=:0 && xdg-open http://127.0.0.1:$PORT > /dev/null 2>&1 &
 
 #exit 0