diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index 284f48e..a256667 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -30,6 +30,19 @@ Usage Example
 =============
 
 See examples/simpletest.py for a demo of the usage.
+Note: the default baudrate for the SPI is 10000000 (10MHz). This works well when you are using a board with 
+the radio module built in (FeatherM0 RFM9x) or with an RFM9x FeatherWing mounted directly to a feather board.
+For breakout boards or other configurations where the boards are separated, it may be necessary to reduce
+the baudrate for reliable data transmission.
+The baud rate may be specified as an keyword parameter when initializing the board.
+To set it to 1000000 use :
+
+.. code-block:: python
+
+    # Initialze RFM radio
+    rfm9x = adafruit_rfm9x.RFM9x(spi, CS, RESET, RADIO_FREQ_MHZ,baudrate=1000000)
+
+
 
 Contributing
 ============
diff --git a/adafruit_rfm9x.py b/adafruit_rfm9x.py
index d5afcef..72d5d93 100644
--- a/adafruit_rfm9x.py
+++ b/adafruit_rfm9x.py
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 * Author(s): Tony DiCola
 """
 import time
-
+import digitalio
 from micropython import const
 
 import adafruit_bus_device.spi_device as spi_device
@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ def __init__(self, spi, cs, reset, frequency, *, preamble_length=8,
         # trigger a reset.  Note that reset MUST be done like this and set as
         # a high impedence input or else the chip cannot change modes (trust me!).
         self._reset = reset
-        self._reset.switch_to_input()
+        self._reset.switch_to_input(pull=digitalio.Pull.UP)
         self.reset()
         # No device type check!  Catch an error from the very first request and
         # throw a nicer message to indicate possible wiring problems.
@@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ def reset(self):
         # See section 7.2.2 of the datasheet for reset description.
         self._reset.switch_to_output(value=False)
         time.sleep(0.0001)  # 100 us
-        self._reset.switch_to_input()
+        self._reset.switch_to_input(pull=digitalio.Pull.UP)
         time.sleep(0.005)   # 5 ms
 
     def idle(self):