Comprehensive data and analysis from the HD8G DXpedition to Galapagos Islands.
Total QSOs
50,892
Unique Calls
15,110
Team Members
25
Countries
7+
HF Stations
8
Days of Operation
7.89
19,142
15,567
8,911
7,054
FT8 dominated the expedition with 38% of all QSOs, reflecting the global popularity of digital modes. CW and FT4 provided excellent results on HF bands.
42
Inverted L antenna
361
Vertical antenna
668
Specialized antenna
3,465
Dipole array
4,132
Vertical antenna
10,331
Primary band (20.3%)
7,575
Good propagation
9,197
Excellent propagation (18.1%)
5,914
Vertical antenna
8,884
J-Pole antenna (17.5%)
The HD8G DXpedition made QSOs with operators from more than 30 countries across all continents. The strategic location in Galapagos provided excellent propagation paths to both hemispheres.
Achieved 50,892 total QSOs in 7.89 days of operation, averaging 6,450 QSOs per day. FT8 mode accounted for 19,142 QSOs (38%), making it the dominant mode during the expedition.
Provided comprehensive coverage across SSB, CW, FT8, and other digital modes, ensuring operators of all preferences could make QSOs.
Despite challenges with the Spiderbeam mast breaking, the team successfully operated on 160m and 60m with improvised antennas, achieving excellent results.
Successfully conducted satellite and Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) operations, providing unique opportunities for operators interested in these specialized modes.
The ACOM 500S linear amplifier and Antena Kit 10m J-Pole antenna demonstrated exceptional performance, becoming standout products from the expedition.