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    "rules_url_archived": "",
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    "source_note": "darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/cwa/darc-cw-ausbildungscontest/, DARC's own page for the series: it runs '1-mal im Quartal' -- once a quarter -- and 'reiht sich vom Termin her in die anderen neuen DARC Kurzconteste (RTTY, FT4) ein', aligning with the other new DARC short contests. Speeds are moderate, 'around 12 WPM and potentially extending to 22-24 WPM', with extended character spacing for learners. Dates and times from DARC's own 'Termine DARC KW Conteste 2026' table at darc.de/der-club/referate/conteste/darc-kw-conteste/kw-conteste/: 10.03.2026, 09.06.2026, 08.09.2026 and 08.12.2026, each 1800-1859 UTC. Checked 2026-08-23."
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