diff --git a/interface2/firmware/src/NewCoax.cpp b/interface2/firmware/src/NewCoax.cpp
index a559d13..27d65ae 100644
--- a/interface2/firmware/src/NewCoax.cpp
+++ b/interface2/firmware/src/NewCoax.cpp
@@ -91,12 +91,12 @@ int NewCoaxTransmitter::transmit(uint16_t *buffer, size_t bufferCount)
         delayMicroseconds(2);
     }
 
+    _dataBus.setMode(INPUT);
+
     while (digitalRead(TX_ACTIVE_PIN)) {
         // NOP
     }
 
-    _dataBus.setMode(INPUT);
-
     return bufferCount;
 }