diff --git a/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp b/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp
index 3ad2abe23..fc1563ee3 100644
--- a/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp
+++ b/src/mesh/RadioLibInterface.cpp
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ void RadioLibInterface::handleReceiveInterrupt()
     // when this is called, we should be in receive mode - if we are not, just jump out instead of bombing. Possible Race
     // Condition?
     if (!isReceiving) {
-        LOG_DEBUG("*** WAS_ASSERT *** handleReceiveInterrupt called when not in receive mode\n");
+        LOG_ERROR("handleReceiveInterrupt called when not in receive mode, which shouldn't happen.\n");
         return;
     }
 
@@ -414,4 +414,4 @@ void RadioLibInterface::startSend(meshtastic_MeshPacket *txp)
         // bits
         enableInterrupt(isrTxLevel0);
     }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}