BERMUDA WORLDWIDE CONTEST
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1.      The Bermuda Contest shall be open to licensed amateurs worldwide.

2.      Third full weekend in March. From Saturday 00.01 UTC to Sunday
        24.00 UTC (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.

3. ELIGIBILITY: All stations shall be single operator only. Previous winners
        are no longer restricted from competitive entry in the contest.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. SCORING: All valid contacts will be worth 5 points. For stations outside of
        Bermuda, the final score is the sum of QSO points for all bands
        multiplied by the number of countries on each band, then multiplied
        by the number of VP9 contacts on each band. Valid countries shall be
        taken from the most recent DXCC and WAE country list.

7. AWARDS: The top score worldwide shall receive an engraved trophy which
        shall be mailed to them unless they choose to collect it in person at
        the Annual Banquet in October. Transportation to Bermuda will be
        provided by the Bermuda Department of Tourism and accomodation will be
        provided by the Palmetto Bay Hotel. The top score for each country
        shall receive a certificate, provided a minimum of 100 contacts is made,
        including at least 3 different VP9 call signs.

8. LOGS: Each log, duplicate and other sheet must be clearly labelled 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. A multiplier sheet of VP9 contacts must be provided
        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.

9. ALL DECISIONS OF THE CONTEST COMMITTEE ARE FINAL. All logs must be
        received by June 1st, at Radio Society of Bermuda, Contest Manager, P.O.
        Box HM 275, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda



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