diff --git a/blockcheck.sh b/blockcheck.sh
index e069f72..a99d064 100755
--- a/blockcheck.sh
+++ b/blockcheck.sh
@@ -449,6 +449,8 @@ pktws_start()
 			;;
 	esac
 	PID=$!
+	# give some time to initialize
+	minsleep
 }
 tpws_start()
 {