diff --git a/src/protocols/Morse.cpp b/src/protocols/Morse.cpp
index 93fe254c..d7587bdb 100644
--- a/src/protocols/Morse.cpp
+++ b/src/protocols/Morse.cpp
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ size_t MorseClient::write(uint8_t b) {
       }
 
       // symbol space
-      _phy->receiveDirect();
+      _phy->standby();
       delay(_dotLength);
     }
     Serial.println();