diff --git a/freedata_server/rigctld.py b/freedata_server/rigctld.py
index a5888091..047312b6 100644
--- a/freedata_server/rigctld.py
+++ b/freedata_server/rigctld.py
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ class radio:
         if self.connected:
             try:
                 result = self.send_command('u TUNER')
-                if result == 1:
+                if int(result) == 1:
                     state = True
                 else:
                     state = False