diff --git a/RFM69.h b/RFM69.h
index 66be994..f739cd6 100644
--- a/RFM69.h
+++ b/RFM69.h
@@ -197,6 +197,7 @@ class RFM69 {
     virtual void setPowerLevel(uint8_t level); // reduce/increase transmit power level
     void sleep();
     uint8_t readTemperature(uint8_t calFactor=0); // get CMOS temperature (8bit)
+ 	  uint8_t readPowerLevel(); // get powerLevel	
     void rcCalibration(); // calibrate the internal RC oscillator for use in wide temperature variations - see datasheet section [4.3.5. RC Timer Accuracy]
 
     // allow hacking registers by making these public
@@ -281,4 +282,4 @@ class RFM69 {
 #endif
 };
 
-#endif
\ No newline at end of file
+#endif