diff --git a/variants/heltec_v3/platformio.ini b/variants/heltec_v3/platformio.ini
index b9193431..24bc0bf0 100644
--- a/variants/heltec_v3/platformio.ini
+++ b/variants/heltec_v3/platformio.ini
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ build_flags =
   -D PIN_VEXT_EN=36
   -D SX126X_DIO2_AS_RF_SWITCH=true
   -D SX126X_DIO3_TCXO_VOLTAGE=1.8
-  -D SX126X_CURRENT_LIMIT=140
+  -D SX126X_CURRENT_LIMIT=160
   -D SX126X_RX_BOOSTED_GAIN=1
   -D PIN_GPS_RX=47
   -D PIN_GPS_TX=48