KP5/NP3VI -- Desecheo Island - Operating Format Change

[Clark L. Stewart]

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Subject:	[Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin] KP5/NP3VI -- Desecheo Island (Update January 19th)
Date:	Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:33:55 +0000

KP5/NP3VI -- Desecheo Island (Update January 19th)

DESECHEO ISLAND DXPEDITION 2026

The following is from the "Desecheo DXpedition 2026" FaceBook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585525894897

(edited by OPDX):

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 recommen-

dations. 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 world-

wide 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/

Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses:
<kb...@hotmail.com>  and<kb...@arrl.net>
Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX - DXer's Tool of Excellence)

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