diff --git a/multimedia/dtv/Makefile b/multimedia/dtv/Makefile
index 92a71ef69ae4..30d6788cadd4 100644
--- a/multimedia/dtv/Makefile
+++ b/multimedia/dtv/Makefile
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ MASTER_SITES=	http://apollo.backplane.com/FreeBSDPorts/
 MAINTAINER=	ports@FreeBSD.org
 COMMENT=	A client/server based TV capture/display program
 
+USE_XLIB=	yes
 RUN_DEPENDS=	wish8.4:${PORTSDIR}/x11-toolkits/tk84
 
 ONLY_FOR_ARCHS=	alpha i386 ia64