diff --git a/cpu/cc26xx-cc13xx/rf-core/prop-mode.c b/cpu/cc26xx-cc13xx/rf-core/prop-mode.c
index a26213f83..0a7c4692f 100644
--- a/cpu/cc26xx-cc13xx/rf-core/prop-mode.c
+++ b/cpu/cc26xx-cc13xx/rf-core/prop-mode.c
@@ -968,6 +968,7 @@ off(void)
     return RF_CORE_CMD_OK;
   }
 
+  rx_off_prop();
   rf_core_power_down();
 
   /* Switch HF clock source to the RCOSC to preserve power */