diff --git a/RFM69.cpp b/RFM69.cpp
index 41bf357..9ec1111 100644
--- a/RFM69.cpp
+++ b/RFM69.cpp
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ bool RFM69::ACKReceived(uint16_t fromNodeID) {
 
 // check whether an ACK was requested in the last received packet (non-broadcasted packet)
 bool RFM69::ACKRequested() {
-  return ACK_REQUESTED && (TARGETID != RF69_BROADCAST_ADDR);
+  return ACK_REQUESTED && (TARGETID == _address);
 }
 
 // should be called immediately after reception in case sender wants ACK