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    "sponsor": "Prairie Dog Amateur Radio Club",
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      "FT8/FT4"
    ],
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    "power_categories": [],
    "log_format": "",
    "log_deadline_days": null,
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      "verified": true,
      "note": ""
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    "active_until": null,
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    "rules_url_pattern": "",
    "rules_url_archived": "",
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    "end": {
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      "contest_id": "south-dakota-qso-party",
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