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 well with N1MM+ Logger and Logger32)
(to avoid disappointment, check availability first, the Bermuda climate takes a heavy toll on radios)

160m Dipole with sloping northern leg
80m Dipole
40m Dipole
WARC bands fan (parallel) dipole
Cushcraft A4S Triband (20/15/10 metre) Four Element Yagi (on Strumech tower and HAM-M rotator [manual control box])
6 metre Yagi may be added if you wish

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Antenna switching
   B&W 595 antenna switch

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MFJ-4245MV MFJ 12V/45A or JTPS45 Jetstream 12V/45A

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Bermuda uses 120VAC/60Hz reliable power. All outlets at Tarrafal are 3 prong (modern) grounded outlets.

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 We also provide:
An operating desk (a couple available)
An operating chair (a couple available)
A customised "hutch" which carries accessories on shelves which will be clear of your notebook display

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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 located here.

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• 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, Amateur Radio gear is duty-free provided it will be leaving with you. However, it is very advisable to be able to produce a licence/permit if you are stopped/inspected by Customs (the Officers may not always know this).
• When visiting us, you will need to fill out Immigration/Customs forms, which you will receive on board ship or aircraft and need to be completed before reaching the immigration agent on entry. The physical address for operation at the VP9GE (and VP9I) location is 73 Tarafal Drive, Hamilton CR 04, Bermuda and is needed on the form(s).