diff --git a/factor/lib/direction.py b/factor/lib/direction.py
index 028f116c..86581e1d 100644
--- a/factor/lib/direction.py
+++ b/factor/lib/direction.py
@@ -764,6 +764,7 @@ def set_averaging_steps_and_solution_intervals(self, chan_width_hz, nchan,
             # Set baseline-dependent pre-averaging flag
             if effective_flux_jy < preaverage_flux_jy:
                 self.pre_average = True
+                self.log.debug('Preaveraging in frequency and time will be done')
             else:
                 self.pre_average = False