diff --git a/rigs/dorji/dra818.c b/rigs/dorji/dra818.c
index 07e04705c..77e309d7f 100644
--- a/rigs/dorji/dra818.c
+++ b/rigs/dorji/dra818.c
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ int dra818_cleanup(RIG *rig)
 int dra818_open(RIG *rig)
 {
     int i;
-    int r;
+    int r=-1;
 
     for (i = 0; i < 3; i++)
     {