diff --git a/lora_pingpong.py b/lora_pingpong.py
index 5304cca..5500495 100644
--- a/lora_pingpong.py
+++ b/lora_pingpong.py
@@ -66,14 +66,15 @@ def as_initializer(lora, lcd, lcd_connected, interrupt_pin):
                         lcd.putstr("Reached timeout!")
                     break
                     
-            # NOW got a response!
-            blink_led(receive_led)
             payload = lora.read_payload()
             
             if not payload:  # if empty because of timeout
                 ping_to_send = True
                 continue
             
+            # NOW got a response!
+            blink_led(receive_led)
+            
             try:
                 payload_dict = loads(payload)
                 TX_POWER_REQ = payload_dict["tx_power"]