A method for calibrating rates at which data is transmitted in a communication system. There is a short transmission utilizing a first set of communication parameters comprising first and second communication parameters. The first set of communication parameters are different from the second set of communication parameters used to create stable communication between the transmitter and receiver. The second set of communication parameters comprise first and second communication parameters. Then determining that there are substantially no errors associated with reception of the short transmission by the receiver. Then transmitting a long transmission utilizing a third set of communication parameters comprising first and second communication parameters. The first communication parameter of the third set is equal to the first communication parameter of the first set. The second communication parameter of the third set is equal to the second communication parameter of the second set.