diff --git a/src/LoRa_APRS_iGate.cpp b/src/LoRa_APRS_iGate.cpp
index f1407e6..fda9646 100644
--- a/src/LoRa_APRS_iGate.cpp
+++ b/src/LoRa_APRS_iGate.cpp
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ ________________________________________________________________________________
     #include "A7670_utils.h"
 #endif
 
-String          versionDate             = "2024.07.17";
+String          versionDate             = "2024.08.02";
 Configuration   Config;
 WiFiClient      espClient;
 
diff --git a/src/wifi_utils.cpp b/src/wifi_utils.cpp
index 6423cc5..2cad7d2 100644
--- a/src/wifi_utils.cpp
+++ b/src/wifi_utils.cpp
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ namespace WIFI_Utils {
             Serial.print(millis());
             Serial.println("Reconnecting to WiFi...");
             WiFi.disconnect();
-            WiFi.reconnect();
+            WIFI_Utils::startWiFi();//WiFi.reconnect();
             previousWiFiMillis = millis();
 
             if (Config.backupDigiMode) {