diff --git a/include/gps.h b/include/gps.h
index 55b9aa621..e5935304d 100644
--- a/include/gps.h
+++ b/include/gps.h
@@ -173,6 +173,11 @@ struct gps_fix_t {
  * PPS is the encrypted military P(Y)-code */
 #define STATUS_PPS_FIX  9
 
+// Old status names for compatibility
+#define STATUS_NO_FIX   STATUS_UNK
+#define STATUS_FIX      STATUS_GPS
+#define STATUS_DGPS_FIX STATUS_DGPS
+
     double ept;         // Expected time uncertainty, seconds
     double latitude;    // Latitude in degrees (valid if mode >= 2)
     double epy;         // Latitude position uncertainty, meters