diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index d6d97c6c4..43cee78db 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ __pycache__
 *~
 
 venv/
+.venv/
 release/
 .vscode/extensions.json
 /compile_commands.json
diff --git a/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.cpp b/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.cpp
index 0e4e31d9b..29aff32a5 100644
--- a/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.cpp
+++ b/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.cpp
@@ -76,8 +76,10 @@ bool NotifiedWorkerThread::notifyLater(uint32_t delay, uint32_t v, bool overwrit
 
 void NotifiedWorkerThread::checkNotification()
 {
-    auto n = notification;
-    notification = 0; // clear notification
+    // Atomically read and clear. (This avoids a potential race condition where an interrupt handler could set a new notification
+    // after checkNotification reads but before it clears, which would cause us to miss that notification until the next one comes
+    // in.)
+    auto n = notification.exchange(0); // read+clear atomically: like `n = notification; notification = 0;` but interrupt-safe
     if (n) {
         onNotify(n);
     }
diff --git a/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.h b/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.h
index 7a150b0b0..166b9ea65 100644
--- a/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.h
+++ b/src/concurrency/NotifiedWorkerThread.h
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #pragma once
 
 #include "OSThread.h"
+#include <atomic>
 
 namespace concurrency
 {
@@ -13,7 +14,7 @@ class NotifiedWorkerThread : public OSThread
     /**
      * The notification that was most recently used to wake the thread.  Read from runOnce()
      */
-    uint32_t notification = 0;
+    std::atomic<uint32_t> notification{0};
 
   public:
     NotifiedWorkerThread(const char *name) : OSThread(name) {}
diff --git a/src/graphics/niche/InkHUD/Applets/System/Menu/MenuApplet.cpp b/src/graphics/niche/InkHUD/Applets/System/Menu/MenuApplet.cpp
index 26d6f03d3..520a6de97 100644
--- a/src/graphics/niche/InkHUD/Applets/System/Menu/MenuApplet.cpp
+++ b/src/graphics/niche/InkHUD/Applets/System/Menu/MenuApplet.cpp
@@ -1524,7 +1524,15 @@ void InkHUD::MenuApplet::onButtonShortPress()
         if (!settings->joystick.enabled) {
             if (!cursorShown) {
                 cursorShown = true;
+                // Select the first item that isn't a header
                 cursor = 0;
+                while (cursor < items.size() && items.at(cursor).isHeader) {
+                    cursor++;
+                }
+                if (cursor >= items.size()) {
+                    cursorShown = false;
+                    cursor = 0;
+                }
             } else {
                 do {
                     cursor = (cursor + 1) % items.size();
@@ -1576,7 +1584,15 @@ void InkHUD::MenuApplet::onNavUp()
 
         if (!cursorShown) {
             cursorShown = true;
-            cursor = 0;
+            // Select the last item that isn't a header
+            cursor = items.size() - 1;
+            while (items.at(cursor).isHeader) {
+                if (cursor == 0) {
+                    cursorShown = false;
+                    break;
+                }
+                cursor--;
+            }
         } else {
             do {
                 if (cursor == 0)
@@ -1597,7 +1613,15 @@ void InkHUD::MenuApplet::onNavDown()
 
         if (!cursorShown) {
             cursorShown = true;
+            // Select the first item that isn't a header
             cursor = 0;
+            while (cursor < items.size() && items.at(cursor).isHeader) {
+                cursor++;
+            }
+            if (cursor >= items.size()) {
+                cursorShown = false;
+                cursor = 0;
+            }
         } else {
             do {
                 cursor = (cursor + 1) % items.size();
diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index f70b3975e..b4c1f6519 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -192,8 +192,6 @@ bool kb_found = false;
 // global bool to record that on-screen keyboard (OSK) is present
 bool osk_found = false;
 
-unsigned long last_listen = 0;
-
 // The I2C address of the RTC Module (if found)
 ScanI2C::DeviceAddress rtc_found = ScanI2C::ADDRESS_NONE;
 // The I2C address of the Accelerometer (if found)
@@ -1121,10 +1119,12 @@ void loop()
 #endif
     power->powerCommandsCheck();
 
-    if (RadioLibInterface::instance != nullptr && !Throttle::isWithinTimespanMs(last_listen, 1000 * 60) &&
-        !(RadioLibInterface::instance->isSending() || RadioLibInterface::instance->isActivelyReceiving())) {
-        RadioLibInterface::instance->startReceive();
-        LOG_DEBUG("attempting AGC reset");
+    if (RadioLibInterface::instance != nullptr) {
+        static uint32_t lastRadioMissedIrqPoll;
+        if (!Throttle::isWithinTimespanMs(lastRadioMissedIrqPoll, 1000)) {
+            lastRadioMissedIrqPoll = millis();
+            RadioLibInterface::instance->pollMissedIrqs();
+        }
     }
 
 #ifdef DEBUG_STACK
diff --git a/src/main.h b/src/main.h
index 619eb184e..91e27951f 100644
--- a/src/main.h
+++ b/src/main.h
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ extern ScanI2C::DeviceAddress cardkb_found;
 extern uint8_t kb_model;
 extern bool kb_found;
 extern bool osk_found;
-extern unsigned long last_listen;
 extern ScanI2C::DeviceAddress rtc_found;
 extern ScanI2C::DeviceAddress accelerometer_found;
 extern ScanI2C::FoundDevice rgb_found;
diff --git a/src/mesh/LR11x0Interface.cpp b/src/mesh/LR11x0Interface.cpp
index 7c73b56cd..a6ac4f418 100644
--- a/src/mesh/LR11x0Interface.cpp
+++ b/src/mesh/LR11x0Interface.cpp
@@ -263,6 +263,7 @@ template <typename T> void LR11x0Interface<T>::startReceive()
 
     // Must be done AFTER, starting transmit, because startTransmit clears (possibly stale) interrupt pending register bits
     enableInterrupt(isrRxLevel0);
+    checkRxDoneIrqFlag();
 #endif
 }
 
diff --git a/src/mesh/RF95Interface.cpp b/src/mesh/RF95Interface.cpp
index 0c12401ca..b3aa72f7a 100644
--- a/src/mesh/RF95Interface.cpp
+++ b/src/mesh/RF95Interface.cpp
@@ -301,6 +301,7 @@ void RF95Interface::startReceive()
 
     // Must be done AFTER, starting receive, because startReceive clears (possibly stale) interrupt pending register bits
     enableInterrupt(isrRxLevel0);
+    checkRxDoneIrqFlag();
 }
 
 bool RF95Interface::isChannelActive()
diff --git a/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp b/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp
index af6ab30c1..78e0fc5b4 100644
--- a/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp
+++ b/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp
@@ -517,12 +517,26 @@ void RadioLibInterface::handleReceiveInterrupt()
 
 void RadioLibInterface::startReceive()
 {
-    // Note the updated timestamp, to avoid unneeded AGC resets
-    last_listen = millis();
     isReceiving = true;
     powerMon->setState(meshtastic_PowerMon_State_Lora_RXOn);
 }
 
+void RadioLibInterface::pollMissedIrqs()
+{
+    // RadioLibInterface::enableInterrupt uses EDGE-TRIGGERED interrupts. Poll as a backup to catch missed edges.
+    if (isReceiving) {
+        checkRxDoneIrqFlag();
+    }
+}
+
+void RadioLibInterface::checkRxDoneIrqFlag()
+{
+    if (iface->checkIrq(RADIOLIB_IRQ_RX_DONE)) {
+        LOG_WARN("caught missed RX_DONE");
+        notify(ISR_RX, true);
+    }
+}
+
 void RadioLibInterface::configHardwareForSend()
 {
     powerMon->setState(meshtastic_PowerMon_State_Lora_TXOn);
diff --git a/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.h b/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.h
index 833c88710..4bca99b5f 100644
--- a/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.h
+++ b/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.h
@@ -112,6 +112,11 @@ class RadioLibInterface : public RadioInterface, protected concurrency::Notified
      */
     virtual void enableInterrupt(void (*)()) = 0;
 
+    /**
+     * Poll as a backup to catch missed edge-triggered interrupts.
+     */
+    void pollMissedIrqs();
+
     /**
      * Debugging counts
      */
@@ -264,4 +269,6 @@ class RadioLibInterface : public RadioInterface, protected concurrency::Notified
      */
 
     bool removePendingTXPacket(NodeNum from, PacketId id, uint32_t hop_limit_lt) override;
+
+    void checkRxDoneIrqFlag();
 };
diff --git a/src/mesh/SX126xInterface.cpp b/src/mesh/SX126xInterface.cpp
index 9dfc46bee..5b2fb3ac3 100644
--- a/src/mesh/SX126xInterface.cpp
+++ b/src/mesh/SX126xInterface.cpp
@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@
 #ifdef ARCH_PORTDUINO
 #include "PortduinoGlue.h"
 #endif
+#if defined(USE_GC1109_PA) && defined(ARCH_ESP32)
+#include <driver/rtc_io.h>
+#include <esp_sleep.h>
+#endif
 
 #include "Throttle.h"
 
@@ -55,14 +59,33 @@ template <typename T> bool SX126xInterface<T>::init()
 #if defined(USE_GC1109_PA)
     // GC1109 FEM chip initialization
     // See variant.h for full pin mapping and control logic documentation
+    //
+    // On deep sleep wake, PA_POWER and PA_EN are held HIGH by RTC latch (set in
+    // enableLoraInterrupt). We configure GPIO registers before releasing the hold
+    // so the pad transitions atomically from held-HIGH to register-HIGH with no
+    // power glitch. On cold boot the hold_dis is a harmless no-op.
 
     // VFEM_Ctrl (LORA_PA_POWER): Power enable for GC1109 LDO (always on)
     pinMode(LORA_PA_POWER, OUTPUT);
     digitalWrite(LORA_PA_POWER, HIGH);
+    rtc_gpio_hold_dis((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_POWER);
+
+    // TLV75733P LDO has ~550us startup time (datasheet tSTR). On cold boot, wait
+    // for VBAT to stabilise before driving CSD/CPS, per GC1109 requirement:
+    // "VBAT must be prior to CSD/CPS/CTX for the power on sequence"
+    // On deep sleep wake the LDO was held on via RTC latch, so no delay needed.
+#if defined(ARCH_ESP32)
+    if (esp_sleep_get_wakeup_cause() == ESP_SLEEP_WAKEUP_UNDEFINED) {
+        delayMicroseconds(1000);
+    }
+#else
+    delayMicroseconds(1000);
+#endif
 
     // CSD (LORA_PA_EN): Chip enable - must be HIGH to enable GC1109 for both RX and TX
     pinMode(LORA_PA_EN, OUTPUT);
     digitalWrite(LORA_PA_EN, HIGH);
+    rtc_gpio_hold_dis((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_EN);
 
     // CPS (LORA_PA_TX_EN): PA mode select - HIGH enables full PA during TX, LOW for RX (don't care)
     // Note: TX/RX path switching (CTX) is handled by DIO2 via SX126X_DIO2_AS_RF_SWITCH
@@ -171,6 +194,17 @@ template <typename T> bool SX126xInterface<T>::init()
         LOG_INFO("Set RX gain to power saving mode (boosted mode off); result: %d", result);
     }
 
+#ifdef USE_GC1109_PA
+    // Undocumented SX1262 register patch recommended by Heltec/Semtech for improved RX sensitivity
+    // on boards with the GC1109 FEM. Sets bit 0 of register 0x8B5.
+    // Reference: https://github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore/pull/1398
+    if (module.SPIsetRegValue(0x8B5, 0x01, 0, 0) == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE) {
+        LOG_INFO("Applied SX1262 register 0x8B5 patch for GC1109 RX improvement");
+    } else {
+        LOG_WARN("Failed to apply SX1262 register 0x8B5 patch for GC1109");
+    }
+#endif
+
 #if 0
     // Read/write a register we are not using (only used for FSK mode) to test SPI comms
     uint8_t crcLSB = 0;
@@ -328,6 +362,7 @@ template <typename T> void SX126xInterface<T>::startReceive()
 
     // Must be done AFTER, starting transmit, because startTransmit clears (possibly stale) interrupt pending register bits
     enableInterrupt(isrRxLevel0);
+    checkRxDoneIrqFlag();
 #endif
 }
 
diff --git a/src/mesh/SX128xInterface.cpp b/src/mesh/SX128xInterface.cpp
index 9fcedfe49..0e882ef05 100644
--- a/src/mesh/SX128xInterface.cpp
+++ b/src/mesh/SX128xInterface.cpp
@@ -271,6 +271,7 @@ template <typename T> void SX128xInterface<T>::startReceive()
 
     // Must be done AFTER, starting transmit, because startTransmit clears (possibly stale) interrupt pending register bits
     enableInterrupt(isrRxLevel0);
+    checkRxDoneIrqFlag();
 #endif
 }
 
diff --git a/src/sleep.cpp b/src/sleep.cpp
index 7c768d573..d42b9841a 100644
--- a/src/sleep.cpp
+++ b/src/sleep.cpp
@@ -162,6 +162,13 @@ void initDeepSleep()
     if (wakeCause != ESP_SLEEP_WAKEUP_UNDEFINED) {
         LOG_DEBUG("Disable any holds on RTC IO pads");
         for (uint8_t i = 0; i <= GPIO_NUM_MAX; i++) {
+#if defined(USE_GC1109_PA)
+            // Skip GC1109 FEM power pins - they are held HIGH during deep sleep to keep
+            // the LNA active for RX wake. Released later in SX126xInterface::init() after
+            // GPIO registers are set HIGH first, avoiding a power glitch.
+            if (i == LORA_PA_POWER || i == LORA_PA_EN)
+                continue;
+#endif
             if (rtc_gpio_is_valid_gpio((gpio_num_t)i))
                 rtc_gpio_hold_dis((gpio_num_t)i);
 
@@ -556,8 +563,13 @@ void enableLoraInterrupt()
 #endif
 
 #if defined(USE_GC1109_PA)
-    gpio_pullup_en((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_POWER);
-    gpio_pullup_en((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_EN);
+    // Keep GC1109 FEM powered during deep sleep so LNA remains active for RX wake.
+    // Set PA_POWER and PA_EN HIGH (overrides SX126xInterface::sleep() shutdown),
+    // then latch with RTC hold so the state survives deep sleep.
+    digitalWrite(LORA_PA_POWER, HIGH);
+    rtc_gpio_hold_en((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_POWER);
+    digitalWrite(LORA_PA_EN, HIGH);
+    rtc_gpio_hold_en((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_EN);
     gpio_pulldown_en((gpio_num_t)LORA_PA_TX_EN);
 #endif
 
diff --git a/variants/nrf52840/rak3401_1watt/variant.h b/variants/nrf52840/rak3401_1watt/variant.h
index 80b09cf69..9f81a15ba 100644
--- a/variants/nrf52840/rak3401_1watt/variant.h
+++ b/variants/nrf52840/rak3401_1watt/variant.h
@@ -52,6 +52,12 @@ extern "C" {
 
 #define LED_STATE_ON 1 // State when LED is litted
 
+/*
+ * Buttons
+ */
+#define PIN_BUTTON1 (9)
+#define BUTTON_NEED_PULLUP
+
 /*
  * Analog pins
  */