diff --git a/src/modules/SX126x/SX126x.h b/src/modules/SX126x/SX126x.h
index 09c22639..ae92e253 100644
--- a/src/modules/SX126x/SX126x.h
+++ b/src/modules/SX126x/SX126x.h
@@ -442,7 +442,7 @@ class SX126x: public PhysicalLayer {
 
       \returns \ref status_codes
     */
-    int16_t transmitDirect(uint32_t frf = 0);
+    int16_t transmitDirect(uint32_t frf = 0) override;
 
     /*!
       \brief Starts direct mode reception. Only implemented for PhysicalLayer compatibility, as %SX126x series does not support direct mode reception.