Mode Schedule Update
Date/Time: February 7, 2026 21:25 UTC
To improve operational flexibility during the most challenging part of the day, we have adjusted the schedule so the 0000–0200 UTC block is no longer locked into a single mode. When phone conditions are poor or when SSB would consume disproportionate resources, operators now have the ability to shift modes quickly and keep the station productive rather than forcing a high-cost mode in marginal conditions. All other elements of the schedule remain unchanged, including the low-band approach that has proven beneficial for Europe around sunrise, while continuing to prioritize bands and modes that are producing the highest number of uniques and All-Time New Ones (ATNOs).
As of this update, the expedition has logged 61,560 QSOs with 14,028 unique calls, 3,778 duplicate QSOs (6.14%), and has already delivered 3,500 New DXCCs (ATNOs) worldwide, resulting in strong overall award impact across bands and modes. Tactical adjustments will continue to be made to maximize global results within the constraints of a fully solar-powered operation.
The Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Team would like to sincerely thank all of you for your continued interest and support of this first-ever, fully solar-powered rare-entity DXpedition.
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73,
Steve, N2AJ
Media Officer & Pilot
Desecheo DXpedition 2026
