diff --git a/src/driver/vfd.cpp b/src/driver/vfd.cpp
index 5db9a4a14..b1348aa8a 100644
--- a/src/driver/vfd.cpp
+++ b/src/driver/vfd.cpp
@@ -67,6 +67,7 @@ CVFD::CVFD()
 	}
 	text[0] = 0;
 	clearClock = 0;
+	mode = MODE_TVRADIO;
 }
 
 CVFD::~CVFD()