diff --git a/amplifiers/gemini/gemini.h b/amplifiers/gemini/gemini.h
index 94ecc26c1..d32d1db0c 100644
--- a/amplifiers/gemini/gemini.h
+++ b/amplifiers/gemini/gemini.h
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ struct gemini_priv_data
     double vswr;
     int current; // Amps
     int temperature; // Centigrade
-    char state[5];
+    char state[8];
     int ptt;
     char trip[256];
 };