VP9GE
P.O. Box 1555,
Hamilton HM FX, Bermuda
Voice: 441-293-2525 Fax: 441-295-3559
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Assistance in obtaining a /VP9 license is given on a no-cost
basis (and the reciprocal licence costs nothing too) - I (Ed - VP9GE) only need a
copy of your operating permit and the dates
and (my - Ed - VP9GE) place of operation. You must have a General Class licence or higher.
Further information on licensing can be obtained here.
Full licence information is also available here.
Rigs (You
can bring your own rig* or we can make a rig available)
Yaesu FT-920 (with IRC CW
filter) - control through DB-9 connector (works with N1MM
fb)
(to
avoid disappointment, check availability first, the Bermuda climate
takes a heavy toll on radios)
Antennae
(Cushcraft originals before MFJ by-out)
160m Inverted L
10-160m G5RV
40m Dipole
Cushcraft R-6000
Vertical
Cushcraft A4S
Triband
(20/15/10 metre) Four Element Yagi (on Strumech tower and HAM-M rotator
[manual control box])
6 metre Yagi
Antenna switching
Ameritron RCS-4
(includes AC o/p adapter)
Power
Supplies
MFJ-4245MV
MFJ 12V/45A
JTPS45 Jetstream 12V/45A
Bermuda uses 120VAC/60Hz
reliable power.
All outlets at Tarrafal are 3 prong (modern) grounded outlets.
We
also provide:
An operating desk (a couple available)
An operating chair (a couple available)
A customised "hutch" which carries accesories on
shelves which will be clear
of your notebook display
NOTE: Some other older
locations on the island may use 2 prong (symmetrical) un-grounded
outlets. Bring an adaptor
in case you run your notebook (or something else) somewhere else.
It you don't, you may have to take pliers and break off the ground
pin(!)
Adaptors can be bought at Ace
Hardware, TruValue, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. in the USA 
Too late? Ace Hardware in Bermuda is at Gorhams. TruValue
is here.
Important Notes:
- Please bring your own logging computer, software and headphones.
- aDSL broadband is available.
- *Power
limit in VP9 is 150W input to the finals. Please
don't bring power amplifiers to the island OR RIGS WHICH WILL EXCEED
THE LEGAL LIMIT (example: those that can run more than 100W output).
These are not legal and I may not have power supplies that will handle
these loads. If the Customs agent knows the REAL rules, your rig may be siezed.
- *When
entering Bermuda, all Amateur Radio gear is duty-free (whether staying
on island or not). However, it is very advisable to be able to produce
a licence/permit if you are stopped/inspected by Customs (the Officers don't always know this).
- When visiting us, you will need to fill out Immigration/Customs
forms, the information required will be sent to you on booking.
Maintainance of most antennae, rigs and power supplies is made by the
webmaster, VP9KF.
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