diff --git a/transmit.py b/transmit.py
index f9b2fc2b..460457f6 100644
--- a/transmit.py
+++ b/transmit.py
@@ -947,6 +947,9 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 	
 		doppler_table = iss_doppler_passes[TARGET_PASS]
 		print(f"Pass Max Elevation: {TARGET_PASS}°")
+
+		print("Sleeping 10 seconds")
+		sleep(10) # avoid jumping around at start
 		
 	sim_failure_check()
 	if (hab_mode == True) and (mode == 'a'):