diff --git a/variants/heltec_t096/platformio.ini b/variants/heltec_t096/platformio.ini
index 1f572fc9ba..36f04d4d27 100644
--- a/variants/heltec_t096/platformio.ini
+++ b/variants/heltec_t096/platformio.ini
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ build_flags = ${nrf52_base.build_flags}
   -D SX126X_DIO3_TCXO_VOLTAGE=1.8
   -D SX126X_CURRENT_LIMIT=140
   -D SX126X_RX_BOOSTED_GAIN=1
+  -D SX126X_REGISTER_PATCH=1       ; Patch register 0x8B5 for improved RX
   -D PIN_VEXT_EN=26   ; Vext is connected to VDD which is also connected to TFT & GPS
   -D PIN_VEXT_EN_ACTIVE=HIGH
   -D PIN_GPS_RX=25