[MFDXA] Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update OPERATING FORMAT CHANGE

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73 & Gud DX

K4WSB  /C6A VP2MSB

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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

Photo Credit: WP4TZ

For more information, and to see our live station telemetry, visit our website:

https://desecheo2026.com/kp5/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Desecheo-2026-Dxpedition/61585525894897/

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GUD DX

73,
Tony N2MFT, President
Mid Florida DX Association W4FDX
http://www.W4FDX.com/
DXCC/WAS/WAC/VUCC/IARU Card Checker and VE Coordinator
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