diff --git a/src/lora/API.md b/src/lora/API.md
index 8d67aa0..cf06a3d 100644
--- a/src/lora/API.md
+++ b/src/lora/API.md
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ Change the spreading factor of the radio.
 ```arduino
 LoRa.setSpreadingFactor(spreadingFactor);
 ```
- * `spreadingFactor` - spreading factor, defaults to `7`
+ * `spreadingFactor` - spreading factor, defaults to `11`
 
 Supported values are between `6` and `12`. If a spreading factor of `6` is set, implicit header mode must be used to transmit and receive packets.