diff --git a/src/meshberry/cardkb.cpp b/src/meshberry/cardkb.cpp
index 9aca780..8fc853c 100644
--- a/src/meshberry/cardkb.cpp
+++ b/src/meshberry/cardkb.cpp
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ char cardkb_read() {
     // prevent endless logging of errors
     if (!present) {
         unsigned long now = millis();
-        if (now - lastRetry < 1000) return 0;
+        if (now - lastRetry < 10000) return 0;
         lastRetry = now;
     }