The Radio Society of Bermuda

The following Bermuda Contest information is for reference only as the contest is no longer being held, at this time.

The Bermuda Contest

Rules for Local Bermuda Contestants:

• The Bermuda Contest shall be open to all local licensed amateurs.
• The contest period is from 0001 UTC March 18, 2000 to 2400 UTC March 19, 2000 (48 hours). Actual operating period is not to exceed 24 hours. Off periods are to be clearly logged and each is to be not less than 2 consecutive hours.
• ELIGIBILITY: All stations shall be single operator only. Previous winners are no longer restricted from competitive entry in the contest.
• BANDS: 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz amateur radio bands only are to be used. No cross band or cross mode contacts are permitted. Phone and CW may be used on the above bands.
• EXCHANGES: A valid report shall consist of RS(T) only. A contact with the same station on SSB and CW on a single band will count for QSO points only and not as an additional multiplier. THE USE, BY AN ENTRANT, OF ANY NON-AMATEUR MEANS, SUCH AS TELEPHONES, TELEGRAMS, INTERNET, OR THE USE OF PACKET TO SOLICIT CONTACTS DURING THE CONTEST IS UNSPORTSMANLIKE AND THE ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.
• SCORING: All valid contacts will be worth 25 points. The final score is the sum of QSO points for all bands multiplied by the number of countries on each band. Valid countries shall be taken from the most recent DXCC and WAE country list.
• AWARDS: The top score shall receive an engraved trophy which shall be presented at the annual Banquet in October. In addition, the Miners Lamp trophy shall be made available to the winner for display during that year. Other trophies will be awarded for the top YL score, the top CW score and the top Novice score. Certificates shall be awarded to the top score in each parish.
• LOGS: Each log, duplicate and other sheet must be clearly labeled with the operators’ call sign and date (including year) and, where appropriate, band and mode. All dates and times must be stated in UTC and frequencies stated in MHz. All contestants must compute their own score and check for duplicate contacts. Dupe sheets must be submitted for all bands which 200 or more contacts have been made. A penalty of 3 contacts will be deducted for every duplicate contact for which points are claimed. An excess of duplicate contacts will result in disqualification. All contestants must provide a signed statement confirming they have observed the rules of the contest and the terms of their license. In addition, the contestant must provide their full name, station QTH, full mailing address and a contact telephone number. If any of the above conditions are not met, disqualification of the log will occur.
• ALL DECISIONS OF THE CONTEST COMMITTEE ARE FINAL. All logs must be received by the Contest Committee, P.O. Box HM275, Hamilton Bermuda HM AX not later than 11 a.m., Thursday, June 1, 2000.

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