It has been several months since confirmation of my last ATNO but thanks to the hard work of Vieques Island Amateur Radio Club using remote operation they were able to put KP5 Desecheo Island on the air for the first time since 2009..

So far I have been fortunate enough to work KPs/NP3VI on 10, 12 and 17 meter FT8. Confirmation has already been provided via LOTW.

Desecheo Island is a small, rugged, uninhabited island located in the Mona Passage off the west coast of Puerto Rico, known for its dramatic cliffs, dry subtropical forest, and surrounding coral reefs. Once used for military training, the island has since been the focus of major environmental restoration efforts, including the successful removal of invasive species that allowed native plants and wildlife to recover. Today, Desecheo is a protected nature reserve, home to seabird colonies, lizards, and rich marine life, and it is internationally recognized by amateur radio operators as one of the world’s most sought-after DX locations due to its rare status and strict access limitations.