diff --git a/Adafruit_GPS.cpp b/Adafruit_GPS.cpp
index 2620a13..eb79b5b 100755
--- a/Adafruit_GPS.cpp
+++ b/Adafruit_GPS.cpp
@@ -356,8 +356,8 @@ void Adafruit_GPS::begin(uint16_t baud)
   if(gpsSwSerial) 
     gpsSwSerial->begin(baud);
   else 
-    gpsHwSerial->begin(baud);
 #endif
+    gpsHwSerial->begin(baud);
 
   delay(10);
 }