diff --git a/pcbnew/pcb_io/eagle/pcb_io_eagle.cpp b/pcbnew/pcb_io/eagle/pcb_io_eagle.cpp
index af4eeb554b..ecfcb7169e 100644
--- a/pcbnew/pcb_io/eagle/pcb_io_eagle.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/pcb_io/eagle/pcb_io_eagle.cpp
@@ -2929,10 +2929,9 @@ void PCB_IO_EAGLE::loadSignals( wxXmlNode* aSignals )
 
             // therefore omit this signal/net.
         }
-        else
-        {
-            netCode++;
-        }
+
+        //Next signal needs a new netCode
+        netCode++;
 
         // Get next signal
         net = net->GetNext();