diff --git a/transmit.py b/transmit.py
index 79b3ab11..3f1e3a3d 100644
--- a/transmit.py
+++ b/transmit.py
@@ -1041,6 +1041,8 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 			print("CW")
 			if (doppler_mode) and (gpsd_status == "active"):
 				gpsd_status = "inactive" 
+				system("sudo systemctl stop gpsd")
+				system("sudo systemctl stop gpsd.socket")
 				print("Turning off gpsd since Doppler mode")
 			while True:
 #				command_control_check()