diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/ath5k/reset.c b/drivers/net/wireless/ath5k/reset.c
index b51bc03..5003263 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/ath5k/reset.c
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/ath5k/reset.c
@@ -842,9 +842,7 @@
 	 *
 	 * XXX: Find an interval that's OK for all cards...
 	 */
-	ret = ath5k_hw_noise_floor_calibration(ah, channel->center_freq);
-	if (ret)
-		return ret;
+	ath5k_hw_noise_floor_calibration(ah, channel->center_freq);
 
 	/*
 	 * Reset queues and start beacon timers at the end of the reset routine