diff --git a/examples/default/main.c b/examples/default/main.c
index 74180b10b..0829513c4 100644
--- a/examples/default/main.c
+++ b/examples/default/main.c
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ void *radio(void *arg)
             puts("Transceiver buffer full");
         }
         else {
-            puts("Unknown packet received");
+            puts("Unknown message received");
         }
     }
 }