PRESS RELEASE #1 12/25/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Otis, NP4G

Team Leader, Desecheo DXpedition

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 infra-

structure 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.

73,

Otis, NP4G

Team Leader

KP5/NP3VI

Desecheo DXpedition