diff --git a/config.yaml.example b/config.yaml.example
index 61b7bd6..14861b4 100644
--- a/config.yaml.example
+++ b/config.yaml.example
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ letsmesh:
   enabled: false
   iata_code: "Test"  # e.g., "SFO", "LHR", "Test"
   broker_index: 0                  # Which LetsMesh broker (0=EU, 1=US West)
-  status_interval: 60
+  status_interval: 300
   
   # Block specific packet types from being published to LetsMesh
   # If not specified or empty list, all types are published