The Radio Society of Bermuda

Contesting in Bermuda:

The following Bermuda Contest information is for reference only as the contest is no longer being held, at this time.  It is possible the Bermuda Contest may be reactivated in the future, however.

• The annual Bermuda Amateur Radio Contest (BARC) has been held since 1959 and is sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism.  It was originally created to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of Bermuda but, because it was such a success, it has been held each year since.

   

  When the contest first began, only amateurs from North America and the United Kingdom were able to participate, then West Germany was included in 1979.   It was during the same year that awards were also given to the Bermuda participants.  These days, the contest is open to amateur operators around the world.   Click here to see a list of current, and previous, winners of the Bermuda Contest.

          Rules for local Bermuda contestants

 

          Rules for contestants not located in Bermuda

 

• Bermuda Field Day is held at the same time the regular Field Day is held in North America and a trophy is provided to the winning team at the Annual Banquet in October.  There are also other "field days" held locally, in an effort to promote VP9 activity on the bands.  There is the Challenge Cup and also the Old Timers vs Whippersnappers contest.

   

  Rules for Bermuda Field Day

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