diff --git a/transmit.py b/transmit.py
index 6220d9dc..3e297eae 100644
--- a/transmit.py
+++ b/transmit.py
@@ -805,9 +805,9 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 			output(ptt, 1)
 			GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)  # added to make Tx LED work on Pi 4
 			GPIO.setup(txLed, GPIO.OUT)
-			GPIO.setup(powerPin, GPIO.OUT)
+#			GPIO.setup(powerPin, GPIO.OUT)
 			GPIO.setup(squelch, GPIO.IN, pull_up_down=GPIO.PUD_UP)  ## pull up in case pin is not connected	
-			GPIO.output(powerPin, 1)  # was 0
+#			GPIO.output(powerPin, 1)  # was 0
 			while True:
 				sleep(0.5)
 				if (GPIO.input(squelch) == False):