[ADXA] Desecheo Press Release #1 & #2 26 Dec 2025

[Bill Priakos]

See 2 press releases, below:

The one regret I have about ham radio is that when Bob Allphin, K4UEE (SK) asked me in 2008 to be a part of the Desecheo team in 2009, I could not go because we were heavily involved in building our Florida rental business.  I just could not get away ☹.

Bill Priakos – W5SJ
10 Free Ferry Heights
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479.461.8368
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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 on our website www.desecheo2026.com<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desecheo2026.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUFQwVlhIbGlSUWN4YjBkM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7y9psGLcmva7L1xOIo9uL9iE3v1hcGMfM2R9L2Cjo_RhoMu9Q_d_2UV6B_Eg_aem_cY10gMCbg5Pw1ekwvDw2ug&h=AT2rzfzy7G65YYfgFbigYd8TwvEelUWsisKBzeIfTSq0lHjsGbk8F5RWbbGhw8YAXkf2mOOdcH9jRketnvsbdaA8MgqUYRfLsQMTBMX2z5fgG9FqKwe5c9oNb25jvsktwQm5XPPdDlCrSV4&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT2GBf6nW104PdgvrSZO-Q_Bo6FqtF7UnwpGi92D8W5op3we3oDr7-B_Qw-V4sHVneVOWN6fTrKno9Mblt2_C1kkCY_rtDwK9_-WI_QspIIurpYG45mk-kwIJt7kdz-FQx2fadXGtspzpDWI8KhVWKgSwamwwBiSDbqQnn6vUww> and in our official Facebook group.

73,

Steve, N2AJ

Media Officer & Pilot

Desecheo 2026 DXpedition

Photo: View of Desecheo Island taken from the KP4ES Test Site. Photo credit Manu WP4TZ
[https://desecheo2026.com/kp5/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/desch1-1-1024x682.jpg]

PRESS RELEASE #1 12/25/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Otis, NP4G
Team Leader, Desecheo DXpedition
Email: otispr at yahoo.com<mailto:otispr at 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<http://www.desecheo2026.com> and follow us on Facebook.

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

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