diff --git a/afsk/main.c b/afsk/main.c
index 6c20c5b3..d4300919 100644
--- a/afsk/main.c
+++ b/afsk/main.c
@@ -532,7 +532,7 @@ else
   tx_freq_hz -= tx_channel * 50000;
 	
   if (mode == AFSK)
-	  sleep(4); // delay awaiting CW ID completion
+	  sleep(10); // delay awaiting CW ID completion
 /*	
    if (transmit == FALSE)
    {