diff --git a/python/iridium_extractor_flowgraph.py b/python/iridium_extractor_flowgraph.py
index a6b87af..58430eb 100644
--- a/python/iridium_extractor_flowgraph.py
+++ b/python/iridium_extractor_flowgraph.py
@@ -256,6 +256,11 @@ def sanitize(s):
 
             source.set_sample_rate(0, self._input_sample_rate)
             source.set_frequency(0, self._center_frequency)
+            try:
+                source.set_hardware_time(time.time_ns(),'')
+            except ValueError as e:
+                print(e)
+                pass
 
             if 'gain' in d:
                 gain = int(d['gain'])