diff --git a/rpitx.py b/rpitx.py
index 0cdb30dc..a458b85e 100644
--- a/rpitx.py
+++ b/rpitx.py
@@ -386,7 +386,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 
 				output(txLed, txLedOff)
 				output (ptt, 1)
-
+			sleep(5)
 			while True:
 				if GPIO.input(squelch) == False:
 					print("carrier received!")