diff --git a/radio/src/storage/storage_common.cpp b/radio/src/storage/storage_common.cpp
index 439032e74..0a7c81564 100644
--- a/radio/src/storage/storage_common.cpp
+++ b/radio/src/storage/storage_common.cpp
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ void preModelLoad()
 #endif
 #if defined(HARDWARE_EXTERNAL_MODULE)
   stopPulsesExternalModule();
+  RTOS_WAIT_MS(200);
 #endif
 
   stopTrainer();