Historic Dxpedition to Desecheo Island Announced KP5/NP3VI — Desecheo DXpedition
JACK
73 & Gud DX
K4WSB /C6A VP2MSB
#1 DXCC 340/357
12/25/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Otis, NP4G
Team Leader, Desecheo DXpedition
Email: oti...@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 at www.desecheo2026.com and follow us on Facebook.
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73,
Otis, NP4G
Team Leader
KP5/NP3VI
Desecheo DXpedition
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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