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Otis, NP4G
Team Leader, Desecheo DXpedition
Email: otispr@yahoo.com

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Historic Dxpedition to Desecheo Island Announced

KP5/NP3VI — Desecheo DXpedition

Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico — In collaboration with the Vieques Island Amateur Radio Club (NP3VI) and the Manyana DX Foundation, we are proud to announce a landmark Dxpedition to Desecheo Island (KP5), currently ranked as the 14th most wanted DXCC entity worldwide.

Located approximately 13 miles off the west coast of Puerto Rico, Desecheo Island has not been activated since 2009. This operation represents the first Puerto Rican–led Dxpedition to Desecheo in 48 years, following the historic KP4AM/D activation in 1978.

To ensure continuous, global on-air presence, two self-sustained Remote Deployable Units (RDUs) provided by the Manyana DX Foundation will be deployed on the island. These stations will operate 24 hours a day for 30 consecutive days, utilizing state-of-the-art remote operating infrastructure from Remote Ham Radio (RHR).

The primary mission of this Dxpedition is to provide an All-Time New One (ATNO) to as many amateur radio operators worldwide as possible. Operators from Puerto Rico and international locations will participate to maximize coverage, band availability, and global accessibility.

Dxpedition highlights include:
• 30 days of continuous operation
• Livestreaming and real-time activity updates via Club Log

For the latest news, photos, operational updates, and activation schedules, please visit our official website desecheo2026.com and follow us on Facebook.

73,
Otis, NP4G
Team Leader
KP5/NP3VI
Desecheo DXpedition

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Charles
  • Callsign: M0OXO
  • 2026-01-23 09:12:27
KP5/NP3VI - FT8 & Log enquiries ''FT8 OPERATING NOTES When calling us on FT8, please always call with your grid square first. Calls that begin with a signal report will be filtered out by the system and will not be answered. Please also note that callsigns containing a forward slash ( / ) cannot be worked on FT8 in our current configuration. WSJT-X version 2.6 does not support QSOs between two non-standard callsigns, and these calls will unfortunately be rejected automatically. We hope these procedures will help complete more QSOs efficiently and reduce unnecessary retries. LOGGING INQUIRIES Please submit all logging inquiries using the Missing QSO report form on the M0OXO Bespoke OQRS system. This is the fastest and most efficient way to have your inquiry resolved. Email inquiries are discouraged, as they significantly delay resolution.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-23 07:48:17
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 7057 now FT8.
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Charles
  • Callsign: M0OXO
  • 2026-01-22 23:13:44
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Log updated on OQRS & Clublog up to and including 1850 on the 22nd. LOTW has been sent and all Busted/Missing Call reports completed up to and including 1940 22/01/2026 Please report any Busted Calls using the facility on OQRS and NOT by Email.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-22 17:53:29
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 21022 now.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-21 23:22:53
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 20, 2026 – 19:30 UTC 6m OPENING SUCCESS Last night’s 6-meter opening was nothing short of amazing. At one point we were running five simultaneous streams at only 25 watts — technically QRP — with outstanding results. Many familiar calls made it into the log, and a great number of operators worldwide were very happy. We now have over 574 QSOs on 6 meters in the log, and from our remote operating locations we remain ready in case another opening develops. We would like to sincerely thank the many operators who sent 6-meter opening alerts by email and text to our Pilot, Steve N2AJ. These alerts are extremely helpful and greatly improve our ability to take advantage of short openings. Please keep them coming. FT8 OPERATING NOTES When calling us on FT8, please always call with your grid square first. Calls that begin with a signal report will be filtered out by the system and will not be answered. Please also note that callsigns containing a forward slash ( / ) cannot be worked on FT8 in our current configuration. WSJT-X version 2.6 does not support QSOs between two non-standard callsigns, and these calls will unfortunately be rejected automatically. We hope these procedures will help complete more QSOs efficiently and reduce unnecessary retries. LOGGING INQUIRIES Please submit all logging inquiries using the Missing QSO report form on the M0OXO Bespoke OQRS system. This is the fastest and most efficient way to have your inquiry resolved. Email inquiries are discouraged, as they significantly delay resolution. https://www.m0oxo.com/oqrs/logsearch.php LOG STATUS & RATE We have now passed 23,600 QSOs in the log, with daily rates continuing to improve. We are also seeing a steady flow of new uniques. We thank the Ham Radio community for their support and hope to get many more of you in the log. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-20 23:02:36
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 28422 now.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-20 12:53:24
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 7057 now FT8.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-20 09:29:34
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 3567 now FT8.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-19 21:53:07
KP5/NP3VI News Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 19, 2026 18:25 UTC OPERATING FORMAT CHANGE Information from: Otis, NP4G DXpedition Leader & Coordinator For the next week, we will be operating using a mode-based schedule to improve efficiency, increase our QSO rate, and provide a more predictable operating pattern for those trying to work KP5/NP3VI. This pattern will repeat daily, beginning at 00:00 UTC. We will follow this pattern for this week completely. Please note that these plans may be subject to change based on solar conditions and operator recommendations. When possible, we will try to operate on the same bands to allow more stations to work Desecheo as uniques. 00:00–04:00 UTC — CW CW operations to start the day. 04:00–05:00 UTC — CW (tonight) / FT8 or CW Mode may vary depending on conditions. 06:00–09:00 UTC — QRT Scheduled downtime. 09:00–12:00 UTC — FT8 Dedicated FT8 operations. 12:00–16:00 UTC — CW to Europe (higher bands) Targeting EU propagation during this window. 16:00–18:00 UTC — QRT Planned downtime during solar maximum to allow for battery recharging. 18:00–20:00 UTC — SSB (Phone) 20:00–24:00 UTC — FT8 FT8 operations to finish the day. Power and Capacity Notes: If propagation and solar charging conditions are favorable, we expect to be able to operate two FT8 radios simultaneously during FT8 periods. This operating pattern is expected to remain in place for the next week. We appreciate feedback from the DX community and will make adjustments as needed based on results and conditions. Milestone Update: We are approaching 18,000 QSOs in the log. Thank you to everyone worldwide for your patience, support, and continued interest in the Desecheo activation. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Masaya
  • Callsign: JR0ELG
  • 2026-01-19 11:57:03
Many JAs can not call KP5/NP3VI because of their weak signals. As fact, I can not hear you with HB9CV on 30m. Even if I use HB9CV on 20mh from the ground! I wish you try NOT to use multi streams on FT8. It will avoid reducing output power. And FT8 is MUCH better than CW/SSB for ATNOs. I wish the RDUs work well on the Island!
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-19 08:53:26
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 10131 now.
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Charles
  • Callsign: M0OXO
  • 2026-01-17 19:12:38
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News Log & LOTW Updates 16/01/2026 KP5/NP3VI Desecheo (Log)(LOTW) Please report any Busted Calls using the facility on OQRS and NOT by Social Media or Email. This is the fastest way to get your enquiry resolved. Busted/Missing Call reports completed up to and including 2200 15/01/2026
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-17 18:21:59
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 21090 now FT8.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-16 23:39:21
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 16, 2026 20:00 UTC Day Four Progress Report We’ve reached an exciting early milestone — more than 10,000 QSOs logged just four days into the Desecheo DXpedition 2026. This strong start confirms that the team’s innovative remote-deployment approach is working well and that global interest remains exceptionally high. Worldwide Activity Contacts have already been logged from every continent, with especially strong early activity from North America and Europe. Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa are also well represented in the log, and as propagation continues to improve, we expect even broader global coverage in the days ahead. Power & Solar Performance Power management continues to perform better than anticipated. Battery levels remained stable overnight, and solar charging began slightly earlier than the previous day, an encouraging sign that daylight conditions are improving. As the expedition progresses, increasing solar efficiency should allow for more consistent and sustained operating periods. Telemetry has been fully restored, giving the team excellent visibility into system performance and power reserves as the operation continues. Early Propagation Insights Early-morning operations produced some valuable propagation insights. Activity on 40 meters toward Japan proved particularly effective, with reports indicating that local morning conditions are currently outperforming local sunset on that path. These early findings help the team fine-tune band and time-of-day strategies to maximize global reach. First 6-Meter Contact Another milestone was achieved with the first 6-meter QSOs of the expedition. While 6 meters remains highly dependent on short-lived propagation openings, the early success confirms that the station is well positioned to take advantage of favorable conditions whenever they appear. If there is a 6-meter opening to the Caribbean, please let us know. Band Performance Snapshot Current band trends show that 15m, 17m, and 20m are outperforming higher bands at this stage of the expedition. This is not unusual early in a long-duration operation, and conditions are expected to evolve as solar and propagation patterns continue to change. SSB Testing Underway Today marks the expedition’s SSB test day, an important step in evaluating performance across multiple modes. Results from these tests will help shape a more regular and predictable operating rhythm going forward, allowing the team to balance efficiency with broad mode and band coverage. Looking Ahead With the initial deployment phase now behind us, the operation is entering a more stable and predictable period. The focus in the coming weeks will be on steadily increasing the QSO rate, expanding geographic reach, and maintaining reliable long-term operation. The ultimate goal remains ambitious — 100,000 QSOs — and the strong early pace suggests that target is well within reach. Thank you to everyone around the world who has already worked Desecheo, spotted the station, and helped spread the word. This historic DXpedition is just getting started. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-16 19:46:37
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 28422 now.
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Paul
  • Callsign: KD9FM
  • 2026-01-16 19:26:17
IS THE TEAM ON THE ISLAND RUNNING FOX/HOUNDS ON FT8?? GL AND 73’S
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-16 09:05:35
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 15, 2026 23:00 UTC Steady Progress As Testing Continues As we continue system and battery testing, operations are settling into a more normal and consistent pattern. This morning we focused on Europe on the higher bands. As of 22:00 UTC, we have been active on 10m, 12m, 17m, 20m, and 30m. You can expect our signal to remain on the air continuously overnight, with no planned breaks, carrying straight through into tomorrow morning. Looking ahead, SSB testing is planned for tomorrow, as we continue validating system performance across modes and bands. Thank you for your patience and continued support as testing progresses. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-15 23:02:08
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island on 18095 now FT8.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-15 17:01:33
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 28022 now.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-15 15:47:07
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 24892 now.
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Charles
  • Callsign: M0OXO
  • 2026-01-15 13:28:03
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo News The first Log update is now available on M0OXO OQRS. Busted/Missing Call enquiries are being edited on M0OXO OQRS ONLY at the moment. I am cautious to upload to Clublog whilst Livestream is running so corrections will be uploaded to Clublog ONLY when the Team are in downtime. Please report all Busted/Missing Call enquiries by using the 'NOT IN LOG?' form on M0OXO OQRS, email reports are highly discouraged.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-14 23:37:34
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 28022 now.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-14 23:28:28
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 14, 2026 20:00 UTC Adjustments Being Made To Systems Please be patient—this is only Day Two of a planned 30-day activation. This DXpedition represents a completely new operating concept designed specifically for environmentally sensitive, highly regulated, and restricted locations. As with any first-of-its-kind effort, refinements are ongoing. Our team leaders, along with electrical and software engineers, are actively fine-tuning operating schedules, band and mode selection, RF power levels, and overall system performance to optimize results as conditions evolve. Due to Desecheo’s geographic location, North American stations are currently dominating propagation. That said, our operators have been explicitly instructed to listen for DX stations and to give them priority whenever possible in order to broaden log coverage. We ask for your patience as we work through the pileups and strive to put as many stations as possible into the log. A primary goal of this DXpedition is to deliver as many ATNOs as we can worldwide. Thank you for your understanding, your support, and your cooperation. Good luck in the pileups—and we’ll see you in the log! 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-14 09:59:03
Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 14, 2026 00:00 UTC Station Deployment On Desecheo Island On Monday, January 12, 2026 the Desecheo DXpedition Deployment Team successfully completed the installation of both Remote Deployment Units (RDU’s) on Desecheo Island. The RDU’s, solar arrays, battery systems, antennas, Starlink internet terminal, and monitoring equipment are now fully deployed and operational. All work was carried out efficiently and in strict compliance with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service requirements, ensuring an environmentally responsible operation. With the infrastructure in place, the team departed the island and returned safely to the mainland, marking a major milestone for the project and the beginning of something new. Desecheo DXpedition 2026 will change how DXpeditions can be conducted at environmentally sensitive locations now and for the future. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-13 21:57:15
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 18090 now.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-13 20:55:13
KP5/NP3VI News Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Dare/Time: January 13, 2026 15:40 UTC Temporary Operations Update We want to let the DX community know that we are temporarily off the air for scheduled system maintenance. First and foremost, we apologize for the brief disruption. This maintenance is part of fine-tuning and making adjustments to ensure the system continues to perform at its very best. Last night, we intentionally pushed the system to its limits to fully understand its capabilities—and the results were very encouraging. The system performed extremely well, resulting in a high volume of completed QSOs. At this time, we are making final refinements based on what we learned during that high-load testing. We expect to be back on the air shortly. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. Your enthusiasm and participation mean a great deal to the entire team, and we look forward to working you again very soon. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Team
  • Callsign: KP5/NP3VI
  • 2026-01-13 20:02:52
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News We want to let the DX community know that we are temporarily off the air for scheduled system maintenance. First and foremost, we apologize for the brief disruption. This maintenance is part of fine-tuning and making adjustments to ensure the system continues to perform at its very best. Last night, we intentionally pushed the system to its limits to fully understand its capabilities—and the results were very encouraging. The system performed extremely well, resulting in a high volume of completed QSOs. At this time, we are making final refinements based on what we learned during that high-load testing. We expect to be back on the air shortly. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. Your enthusiasm and participation mean a great deal to the entire team, and we look forward to working you again very soon.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-13 11:04:05
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 7057 now FT8.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-13 10:49:03
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 10122 now.
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John
  • Callsign: K5mo
  • 2026-01-13 02:06:38
Glad I got them when it was a real DXpedition. Not going to waste any time with this one
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-13 00:45:54
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 28090 now FT8.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-13 00:18:50
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island on 24911 now.
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Al
  • Callsign: 4L5A
  • 2026-01-13 00:16:17
KP5/NP3VI from Desecheo Island start activity.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-12 19:03:13
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update Date/Time: January 12, 2026 13:20 UTC The Team Is On Desecheo Island The team departed the mainland early this morning and made the crossing by boat in calm pre-sunrise conditions. As shown in the GPS track, the route took them west from Aguadilla directly to Desecheo Island, with live tracking confirming a smooth and steady transit. They are now on the island and actively unloading and setting up the equipment. Once installation is complete, system checks and testing will begin. If everything performs as expected, the station will be QRV shortly. Operations are getting very close. Stand by and get ready for KP5! 73, Steve, N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Al
  • Callsign: UF3T
  • 2026-01-12 17:43:47
Hope WRKD ATNO ! 73”s
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-11 20:13:52
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Date/Time: January 11, 2026 17:00 UTC Final Preparations Final preparations are now being made for the Desecheo DXpedition 2026, and the team is hard at work at the home of Ken KP4AA, completing last-minute work ahead of deployment. Tomorrow — Monday, January 12, 2026 — the team departs for Desecheo Island. Antennas and station equipment are being tuned, tested, and finalized. The power system has also received a major upgrade. The number of solar panels has been increased from eight to twelve, and new support legs are being added to the arrays to provide better orientation toward the sun. This will significantly improve battery charging capability and overall station reliability once the systems are deployed on the island. Operating Information • Callsign: KP5/NP3VI • QSL: via M0OXO • QSL info & band plan: available on our website and QRZ page • Live activity: We plan to use the ClubLog Livestream feature Band Plan Update: There is one change to report. Unfortunately, there will be no 160m operation. Despite multiple attempts, the antenna could not be successfully tuned for 160 meters. 6m Operators — We Need Your Help! Please report 6m openings into the Desecheo area directly to Team Pilot Steve N2AJ via his QRZ email address. With two stations operating, the team will attempt to QSY to 6m whenever openings occur.
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Team
  • Callsign: KP5/NP3VI
  • 2026-01-10 09:26:08
KP5/NP3VI News ATTENTION AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS OF PUERTO RICO JANUARY 9, 2026 As part of the Desecheo 2026 expedition (desecheo2026.com), local amateur radio operators will have a unique opportunity to make contact on 2m FM. The Desecheo team will be traveling to the island next Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6 am. After setting up the equipment and conducting tests, we will be performing tests on 2M Simplex. Those who wish to make contact are advised to stay tuned to our Facebook page, where we will announce when we are on the air and on which frequency. The transmission time will depend on the battery life, as these will be tests using 50W and a directional antenna. Those interested are encouraged to travel by car and position themselves on the west coast of Puerto Rico from Rincón to Cabo Rojo. We anticipate this will be around midday. Additional information is available through our website.
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2026-01-10 09:01:43
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News The Desecheo DXpedition 2026 team is proud to highlight an important behind-the-scenes partnership that is helping redefine how modern DXpeditions are planned and executed. In collaboration with the Manyana DX Foundation, the team will deploy two advanced Remote Deployment Units (RDUs)—purpose-built, self-contained radio systems designed specifically for challenging and environmentally sensitive locations like Desecheo Island. The Manyana RDU is best described as a DXpedition-in-a-box. Each unit integrates power management, remote radio control, and environmental monitoring into a rugged, transportable platform that can be deployed quickly and operated continuously. Designed for reliability and resilience, the RDU concept allows stations to remain on the air even when access is limited, weather conditions deteriorate, or personnel must be off-site. For KP5, this approach significantly improves both operational safety and on-air consistency. A key innovation of the RDU system is its emphasis on real-time station awareness. Telemetry provides continuous insight into battery state-of-charge, solar input and voltage, temperature and humidity inside equipment enclosures, and overall radio status. This level of visibility allows the team to proactively manage power, heat, and moisture—critical factors for long-duration island operations—reducing downtime and maximizing QSO opportunities. The RDUs will be integrated with remote operating infrastructure provided by Remote Ham Radio, enabling qualified operators around the world to safely operate KP5 stations across multiple time zones. This hybrid model—combining on-island deployment with global remote operation—supports the team’s goal of maintaining near-continuous, 24/7 activity throughout the expedition while preserving the fragile environment of Desecheo. The Desecheo DXpedition 2026 team extends its sincere thanks to Manyana and the engineers and volunteers who continue to push innovation forward in support of DXing. The RDU program represents not just new equipment, but a new way of thinking about how rare entities can be activated more safely, more efficiently, and more effectively than ever before. More updates coming soon as we continue to spotlight the people, technology, and planning behind KP5. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo DXpedition 2026
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Bob
  • Callsign: N2OO
  • 2025-12-30 15:59:02
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News December 16, 2025 PRESS RELEASE December 16, 2025 INDEXA is supporting the KP5/NP3VI Special DXpedition to DESECHEO INDEXA is happy to be supporting this unique DXpedition to Desecheo! The INDEXA Board of Directors is honored to be supporting this project. It provides an enhanced method of operating from a DX location with extremely limited normal access. It has become more and more difficult for amateur radio DXpeditions to get permission to land on and operate from many such locations, usually due to environmental concerns. By placing a fully functioning remote amateur radio package with limited space requirements that can operate continuously without the use of most of the paraphernalia such as large antennas, generators, fuel, radios with amplifiers, and not to mention landing a full team and their needs (including often extreme landing requirements using helicopters and/or boats). We all know the difficulties. This project could very well be the beginning of a new alternative way for activating many difficult to access DXCC entities and provide DXCC chasers a way to work an All Time New One (ATNO). INDEXA was approached by Otis NP4G in mid-December asking if INDEXA could provide support for this project. Since Otis is the President of INDEXA, he asked me to handle it for him so as not to be a conflict of interest. As such, I submitted the proposal to the INDEXA board of directors and was met with an enthusiastic YES. On December 16, the INDEXA Board of Directors approved a $10,000 grant for the KP5/NP3VI DXpedition project! We wish the team a successful DXpedition project. I am sure that it will be a learning experience for them as well as for us. We look forward to hearing their full “post project review”! See ya’ in the Pileups! Bob Schenck, N2OO Vice President, INDEXA
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2025-12-30 11:02:44
KP5/NP3VI Desecheo Island News 30 December 2025 Press Release #3 Date/Time: December 30, 2025 02:10 UTC Desecheo DXpedition 2026 The Desecheo 2026 team is happy to report that we are making progress. We should be QRV in two weeks. Today the KP4ES test station went QRT around mid day local time. The station was removed from the practice site and was taken to KP4AA to begin the cleaning process. This cleaning is required as part of the Bio Security Protocol prior to going to Desecheo. Operators will still be practicing using the KP4ES callsign but operating through the KP3H Super Station. Your contacts with KP4ES have helped our team to practice and prepare for the upcoming pileups while providing you with an opportunity to practice prior to our main event. We appreciate the help of the DX community. Our website has been uploaded with Propagation forecasts from VOACAP. You can use this information to help you take advantage of propagation opportunities. Thanks to Jari OH6BG for his contribution. The deployment team will meet again on January 9th for final preparations prior to our deployment window of January 12-14. Lets pray for some good weather. Stay tuned to more updates. 73, Steve N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot
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Jim
  • Callsign: WB9AZA
  • 2025-12-27 06:01:36
Why remote. Not sure it is recognized for DXCC. KD5 with the KP1-5 project did it right with real living hams.
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Craig
  • Callsign: K9CT
  • 2025-12-26 20:56:31
KP5/NP3VI News 26 December, 2025 NCDXF Press Release NCDXF Awards $10,000 Grant to KP5 Desecheo Island DXpedition – January 2026 The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) is excited to announce a $10,000 lead grant supporting the upcoming KP5 Desecheo Island DXpedition, scheduled for January 2026.. Official permission to land on Desecheo and operate has been granted. Otis, NP4G approached us as the leader of the DXpedition with a plan to utilize remote operating. NCDXF has been a supporter of this idea and an advocate for allowing ham radio to places not normally accessible. KP5 is also a top 20 DXCC entity and qualifies for the “Make DX Happen” award. Otis has assembled a team to test the concept and get the radios on shore and operational. He has been supported by RHR with all their technical expertise and experience. A back up scenario has also been planned in case of issues on Desecheo. Complete information is available on their website. The mission of NCDXF is to provide financial support for well-organized DXpeditions to desirable DXCC entities and to advance DXpeditioning skills, technology, and infrastructure. These efforts are made possible by contributions from supporters in the DX community. Support the DX community and help make this DXpedition a success by contributing. We look forward to a successful DXpedition and appreciate the continued support from the DX community. Respectfully submitted. Craig Thompson, K9CT NCDXF Vice President
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Steve
  • Callsign: N2AJ
  • 2025-12-26 15:44:27
Press Release #2 Date/Time: December 26, 2025 00:00 UTC Desecheo 2026 DXpedition Announces Operation Dates The Desecheo 2026 DXpedition team is proud to announce the official operational dates for the 2026 expedition. At this stage, the expedition equipment has been fully deployed and is undergoing extensive testing at the KP4AA Contest Station in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. This QTH is located on a hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea and sits just under 30 miles from Desecheo Island. The purpose of this deployment is to stress-test the complete system under real-world conditions to ensure maximum reliability and on-air time during the actual DXpedition. The station is currently operating using the KP4ES callsign. Signal characteristics should closely resemble what the DX community can expect from Desecheo. We encourage DXers worldwide to look for KP4ES on the bands and help our remote operators gain experience managing large pileups and long operating schedules. The station will remain on the air until Monday, December 29, at which time the team will disassemble the equipment, perform a thorough cleaning, and prepare it to comply with the strict biosecurity protocols required prior to transportation to Desecheo Island. Following this, remote operator training will continue using the KP4ES station from the KP4 Palmas RHR station (KP3H Super Station) in Puerto Rico. Please work KP4ES and help us prepare for the major pileups expected during the DXpedition. The team will reconvene on January 9 at the KP4AA Contest Station to finalize preparations for the deployment window of January 12–14, 2026, weather permitting. Once deployed, the DXpedition is expected to remain QRV for approximately 30 days, until the scheduled recovery date. The Desecheo 2026 team would like to sincerely thank NCDXF and INDEXA for their generous support. Stay tuned for additional updates 73, Steve, N2AJ Media Officer & Pilot Desecheo 2026 DXpedition
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Rating: 3 of 5
John
  • Callsign: K5MO
  • 2025-12-25 16:11:29
Meh. A non-expedition .