diff --git a/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py b/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py
index 7fc92cfb..11c3b1ea 100644
--- a/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py
+++ b/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py
@@ -170,6 +170,10 @@ class SpectrumScan:
                     except serial.SerialException as e:
                         LOG_WARNING(e)
                         continue
+                    except UnicodeDecodeError as e:
+                        LOG_WARNING("Please check the baud rate, as using a different value than the one set on the device may cause errors.")
+                        LOG_ERROR(e)
+                        continue
             
             com.reset_input_buffer()
             com.reset_output_buffer()