Dr. Jose “Otis” Vicens NP4G is the 2026 Dayton Hamvention Amateur of the Year—a Puerto Rican orthodontist, DXpeditioner, and president of INDEXA who has spent years turning big radio dreams into real-world action. Otis first got licensed at 16 after a CB contact nudged him toward amateur radio, and the hook was simple: the thrill of talking to someone far away. That early spark carried him from Purdue’s W9YB club to emergency communications after hurricanes in Puerto Rico, to major DXpeditions that once felt almost mythical from the audience at the Dayton DX Forum. Now he’s one of the people making those adventures happen. This conversation traces that arc beautifully. Otis talks about getting the call to join the Bouvet team, preparing for the cold from the Caribbean with gym sessions and cold showers, and discovering firsthand how Starlink has changed modern DXpeditioning. He also tells the story behind the 2026 KP5/NP3VI Desecheo operation—a Puerto Rican-led effort that required diplomacy, patience, and a lower-impact operating model to win approval for one of the most coveted nearby entities in DX. There’s also a deeper philosophy underneath all of it: say yes to ham radio. Whether it’s contesting with the La Sierra crew, operating from K3LR, activating St. Barts from a nature reserve, or helping INDEXA support the next rare one, Otis comes across as someone who understands that this hobby gives back in proportion to the heart you put into it. For viewers who enjoyed past conversations with Jose WP3Z and Manuel WP4TZ, this is another great look at the camaraderie and ambition coming out of Puerto Rico. Join the conversation and subscribe to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio. DX Engineering continues to back the operators who keep this hobby moving—from Parks on the Air activators to serious DXers and contesters chasing the next signal over the horizon. We’re grateful for their support of stations and adventures across the ham radio world. Welcome to Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio.