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1 Proposal For D.P.R.K. Authorities [SUPPLEMENT] (Redacted Copy) ANNOTATED SECTIONS IN YELLOW

2 [SUPPLEMENT] TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENTS AND EXHIBITS 3. [SUPPLEMENT] To PROPOSAL Of ERIC HILDING, K6VVA 4. [EXHIBIT 10] IARU (RadioSPORT) HF Championship 9. [EXHIBIT 11] FOC QSO Party (Semi-RadioSPORT) 10. [EXHIBIT 12] 2015 CQ WW (RadioSPORT) DX Contest *************************** Page 2

3 [SUPPLEMENT] To Proposal Of ERIC HILDING, K6VVA My original proposal for a during the CQ World-Wide WPX event in MAY 2015 did not appear to be convenient for the D.P.R.K. Authorities. I now offer several additional possibilities to still provide the D.P.R.K. with an opportunity to celebrate the 150 th Anniversary of the historic ITU (International Telecommunication Union) event of 1865, and participate in an innovative SPORT competition with Global reach. Also, the inclusion of the FOC QSO Party event which is strictly a CW (Morse Code) format IARU (RadioSPORT) DX Contest [See EXHIBIT 10] > JULY FOC QSO Party (Semi-RadioSPORT) - [See EXHIBIT 11] > SEPT CQ WW (RadioSPORT) DX Contest [See EXHIBIT 12] > NOV 2015 All operational details outlined in [EXHIBIT 6] of my original proposal will remain essentially the same, with only the following exception: Instead of the on-air Exchange to be sent by P5CW being a Signal Report and the Contact Serial Number, the Exchange sent in each event will be: IARU HF = Signal Report and ITU ZONE Number: (ITU Zone 44) FOC QSO = Signal Report and NAME and FOC #: 599 ERIC 1845 (FOC #) CQ WW DX = Signal Report and CQ WW ZONE Number: (CQ WW Zone 25) The RadioSPORT Exchange received from other operators will follow the above schemas in each RadioSPORT event (or as indicated in the FOC QSO Party Rules). I appreciate consideration of my proposal for a Demonstration in one of the listed events, each of which is an opportunity for the D.P.R.K. to extend cooperation to the Global Community. Upon successful completion of my proposed RadioSPORT DEMONSTRATION of Amateur Radio, I am hopeful that D.P.R.K. Authorities will also then consider a future return by myself with up to 3 other Amateur Radio Operators, for a period of at least 7 days, to operate on 2 authorized frequency bands simultaneously, in order to satisfy the remaining Global demand for a CW contact with the D.P.R.K. by those who were unable to do so during the Demonstration event. Respectfully submitted, ERIC HILDING, K6VVA friendship@erichilding.com (Special DPRK use address Redacted) w/ [EXHIBIT 10] [EXHIBIT 11] [EXHIBIT 12] Page 3

4 EXHIBIT 10 RadioSPORT Rules (IARU HF Championship) NOTE: The RadioSPORT event starting on July 11, 1200 UTC and ending at on July 12, 1200 UTC in the D.P.R.K. is: (Start): Saturday, July 11, 2100 (Local DPRK Time) (End): Sunday, July 12, 2100 (Local DPRK Time) 2015 IARU HF Championship Contest Details 1. Eligibility: All licensed amateurs worldwide. Learn More 2. Objective: To contact as many other amateurs, especially IARU member society HQ stations, around the world as possible using the 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands. 3. Date and Contest Period: The second full weekend of July, beginning 1200 UTC Saturday and ending 1200 UTC Sunday (July 11-12, 2015). Both Single and Multi operator stations may operate the entire 24-hour period. 4. Entry Categories: 4.1. Single Operator Categories Phone only High, Low and QRP power levels CW only High, Low, and QRP Power levels Mixed mode High, Low and QRP Power levels One person performs all operating and logging functions Use of spotting nets, packet, or multi-channel decoders (such as CW Skimmer) is not permitted. Single-operator stations that use spotting nets, packet or multi-channel decoders will be reclassified to the applicable Single Operator Unlimited category All operators must observe the amateur radio regulations of their country at all times Single operator stations are allowed only one transmitted signal at any given time Single Operator Unlimited Page 4

5 Categories Phone only High, Low and QRP power levels CW only High, Low, and QRP Power levels Mixed mode High, Low and QRP Power levels One person performs all operating and logging functions All operators must observe the amateur radio regulations of their country at all times Single operator stations are allowed only one transmitted signal at any given time Multi Operator, Single Transmitter, Mixed Mode Only Must remain on a band and mode for at least 10 minutes before changing bands or modes. There are no exceptions. The 10 minute clock starts when a QSO is logged Only one transmitted signal is allowed at any given time. There are no exceptions Alternating CQs on two or more frequencies on the same band is not permitted All operators must observe the amateur radio regulations of their country at all times Violation of the band change rules will reclassify the entry as a checklog IARU Member Society HQ Station May have only one transmitted signal per band mode (160 CW, 160 Phone, 80 CW, 80 Phone, 40 CW, 40 Phone, 20 CW, 20 Phone, 15 CW, 15 Phone, 10 CW, 10 Phone) at the same time All stations involved in an HQ operation must be in a single ITU zone Only one HQ station callsign per member society per band mode is permitted (160 CW, 160 Phone, 80 CW, 80 Phone, 40 CW, 40 Phone, 20 CW, 20 Phone, 15 CW, 15 Phone, 10 CW, 10 Phone) All operators must observe the amateur radio regulations of their country at all times. 5. Contest Exchange: 5.1. IARU member society HQ stations send signal report and official IARU member society abbreviation. IARU International Secretariat club station NU1AW counts as a HQ station. Page 5

6 Members of the IARU Administrative Council and the three IARU regional Executive committees send AC, R1, R2, and R3 as appropriate All others send signal report and ITU zone A complete exchange must be logged for each valid QSO. 6. Valid Contact: 6.1. The same station may be worked once per mode per band for QSO credit Mixed-mode entries may work a station once per mode per band A station may only be worked for credit in the portion of the band that is generally accepted for the mode used On any band, a station may be worked once on Phone (in the Phone segment) and once on CW (in the CW segment) Cross mode, cross band and repeater contacts are not valid QSOs Where contest-preferred segments are incorporated into regional band plans, participants must observe them The use of non-amateur radio means of communications (e.g. telephone or the Internet) for the purpose of soliciting a contact (or contacts) during the contest period is inconsistent with the spirit and intent of these rules Use of self-spotting techniques on packet or other mediums are inconsistent with the spirit and intent of these rules. 7. QSO Points: 7.1. Contacts within your own ITU zone, as well as QSOs with any IARU-member society HQ station or IARU official (counting as the special multiplier), count one point each Contacts with a station in the same ITU zone but on a different continent count one point Contacts within your continent (but different ITU zone) count three points Contacts with a different continent and IARU zone count five points. 8. Multipliers: The total number of ITU zones plus IARU member society HQ stations worked on each band (not mode). IARU officials represent a maximum of four multipliers per band (AC, R1, R2 and R3). Page 6

7 8.1. IARU member society HQ stations and officials do not count for zone multipliers To qualify as the special multiplier, Administrative Council and Regional Executive Committee stations must only be operated by the individual station licensee as a single operator entry or as a multi operator, single transmitter entry with significant participation by the licensee. 9. Scoring: The total number of QSO points times the total number of multipliers worked. 10. Reporting: Entries must be postmarked or ed no later than 30 days after the end of the contest (1200 UTC August 12, 2015) Electronic entries must conform to the Cabrillo file format The Cabrillo file format and specifications Any entry which has been generated using a computer (either during the contest or after the contest) must be submitted either as an attachment to an or on a 3.5 diskette Electronic files must use the entrant s callsign as the file name The log file must be a chronological list of QSOs as made not separated by band or mode Entries sent as attachments to must be sent to iaruhf@arrl.org entries must include the callsign used during the contest on the SUBJECT line of the Entries sent on diskette should be mailed to: IARU HF Championship, IARU International Secretariat, Box , Newington, CT USA Diskettes must be clearly labeled with the station call sign, contest name, entry class and date Participants may manually convert their paper logs to a Cabrillo log one QSO at a time and submit their entry using the web applet found at Paper logs must be in chronological order, not separated by bands, and clearly indicate for each contact: band, mode, date, time (in UTC) callsigns, complete exchanges sent and received, multipliers and QSO points Multipliers should be marked in the paper log only the first time they are worked on each band. Page 7

8 Paper logs with more than 500 QSO s must include dupesheets (an alpha-numeric list of all callsigns worked, broken down by band and mode.) All contacts in paper logs must be in chronological order, not separated by bands Paper logs must be mailed to IARU International Secretariat, Box , Newington, CT USA All paper entries must include an official summary sheet or reasonable facsimile thereof with complete contest information. 11. Awards: A certificate will be awarded to the high scoring entry in each category in each ITU zone, each DXCC country and each ARRL Section A certificate of participation will be awarded to all IARU member society HQ stations Achievement level awards will be issued to those making at least 250 QSOs or having a multiplier total of 75 or more Additional awards may be made at the discretion of each country s IARU member society. 12. Conditions of Entry: Each entrant agrees to be bound by the provisions of this announcement, by the regulations of his/her licensing authority, and by the decisions of the ARRL Awards Committee, acting for the IARU International Secretariat. 13. Disqualification: Any entry may be disqualified if the overall score is reduced by more than 2% For paper log entries: Score reductions do not include correction of arithmetic errors; Any entry may be disqualified if more than 2% of duplicate QSOs are left in the log and claimed for credit; and A three-qso reduction will be assessed for each duplicate QSO found during log checking or for miscopied callsigns.for electronic logs, a one-qso penalty will be assessed for a miscopied callsign. Additional Rules. For situations not covered in these rules refer to the ARRL General Rules for All Contests and the ARRL Rules for Contests on Bands below 30 MHz. Page 8

9 EXHIBIT 11 (Semi-RadioSPORT) Rules (FOC QSO PARTY) NOTE: The CW ONLY event starting on Sept. 12, 0000 UTC and ending at on Sept. 12, 2359 UTC in the D.P.R.K. is: (Start): Saturday, Sept. 12, 0900 (Local DPRK Time) (End): Sunday, Sept. 13, 0859 (Local DPRK Time) THE FOC QSO PARTY Event: Open to all stations worldwide. FOC members contact members and nonmembers. Other stations contact FOC members only. NOTE: This QSO Party is not officially considered RadioSPORT, but very similar for purposes of Demonstration. Date & Duration: 12 September 2015 * 0000 UTC to 2359 UTC. Categories FOC members: Make as many member and non-member QSOs as possible. Non-members: To contact as many FOC members as possible. Exchange All Stations: Call "CQBW." FOC members: RST, Name & FOC Number. Non-members: RST & Name. Frequencies CW portions of all bands except WARC bands, which are excluded. Operating windows are from.015 to.040. Scoring FOC members: Total QSOs and total FOC QSOs, counted once per band. For example: 302/177 would indicate total QSOs/total FOC member QSOs. Non-Members: Report total QSOs with FOC members, counted once per band. Awards Certificates will be awarded to the station on each continent reporting the highest number of QSOs. Certificates will be awarded in both categories members and non-members. Page 9

10 EXHIBIT 12 RadioSPORT Rules (CQ-World-Wide DX Contest) NOTE: The RadioSPORT event starting on Nov. 28, 0000 UTC and ending at on Nov. 29, 2359 UTC in the D.P.R.K. is: (Start): Saturday, Nov. 28, 0900 (Local DPRK Time) (End): Monday, Nov. 30, 0859 (Local DPRK Time) The 2015 CQ World-Wide DX Contest SSB: October CW: November Starts 00:00:00 UTC Saturday Ends 23:59:59 UTC Sunday I. OBJECTIVE: For amateurs around the world to contact as many other amateurs in as many CQ zones and countries as possible. II. BANDS: Six bands only: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 14, 21 and 28 MHz. Observance of established band plans is strongly encouraged. III. CONTEST EXCHANGE: SSB: RS report plus CQ Zone number of the station location (e.g., 59 05). CW: RST report plus CQ Zone (e.g., ). IV. SCORING: A. Score: The final score is the result of the total QSO points multiplied by the sum of zone and country multipliers. Example: 1000 QSO points * (30 Zones + 70 Countries) = 100,000 (final score). B. QSO Points: Stations may be contacted once on each band. QSO points are based on the location of the station worked. 1. Contacts between stations on different continents count three (3) points. 2. Contacts between stations on the same continent but in different countries count one (1) point. Exception: Contacts between stations in different countries within the North American boundaries count two (2) points. 3. Contacts between stations in the same country have zero (0) QSO point value, but are permitted for zone or country multiplier credit. C. Multiplier: There are two types of multipliers. Page 10

11 1. Zone: A multiplier of one (1) for each different CQ Zone contacted on each band. The CQ Worked All Zones rules are the standard. 2. Country: A multiplier of one (1) for each different country contacted on each band. The DXCC entity list, Worked All Europe (WAE) multiplier list plus IG9/IH9, and continental boundaries are the standards for defining country multipliers. Maritime mobile stations count only for a zone multiplier. V. ENTRY CATEGORIES: A. Single Operator Categories: One person (the operator) performs all operating and logging functions. There is no limit on operating time or band changes. Only one transmitted signal is permitted at any time. 1. Single Operator: QSO finding assistance of any kind is prohibited (see VIII.2). a. High Power (All Band or Single Band): Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts. b. Low Power (All Band or Single Band): Total output power must not exceed 100 watts. c. QRP (All Band or Single Band): Total output power must not exceed 5 watts. 2. Single Operator Assisted: Entrants in this category may use QSO finding assistance (see VIII.2). a. High Power Assisted (All Band or Single Band): Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts. b. Low Power Assisted (All Band or Single Band): Total output power must not exceed 100 watts. c. QRP Assisted (All Band or Single Band): Total output power must not exceed 5 watts. B. Single Operator Overlay Categories: Any Single Operator entrant that meets the requirements may ALSO enter one of the categories shown below by adding the appropriate CATEGORY-OVERLAY line in the Cabrillo log file header. Overlay category entries will be listed separately in the results; scored as All Bands; and grouped by High Power and Low Power (includes QRP). 1. Classic Operator (CLASSIC): The entrant will use only one radio, no QSO finding assistance, and may operate up to 24 of the 48 hours off times are a minimum of 60 minutes during which no QSO is logged. If the log shows more than 24 hours of operation, only the first 24 hours will be counted for the overlay score. The one radio must Page 11

12 not be able to receive while transmitting. Single Operator Assisted entries are not eligible for this category. 2. Rookie (ROOKIE): The operator was first licensed as a radio amateur less than three (3) years before the date of the contest. Indicate the date first licensed in the SOAPBOX field. C. Multi-Operator Categories (all-band operation only): Any number of operators is allowed. QSO finding assistance is allowed. Only one transmitted signal per band is permitted at any time. 1. Single Transmitter (MULTI-ONE): Only one transmitted signal on one band permitted during any 10-minute period (run transmitter). Exception: One and only one other transmitted signal (multiplier transmitter) may be used during any 10-minute period, if and only if it is on a different band from the run transmitter and the station worked is a new multiplier. The run and multiplier transmitters are governed by independent 10-minute rules. Ten-minute periods begin with the first QSO on a band. The log must indicate which transmitter (run or multiplier) made each QSO. The multiplier transmitter may not call CQ (solicit contacts). a. High Power: Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time. b. Low Power: Total output power must not exceed 100 watts on any band at any time. 2. Two Transmitters (MULTI-TWO): A maximum of two transmitted signals on two different bands may be used at any time. The log must indicate which transmitter made each QSO. Each transmitter may make a maximum of 8 band changes in any clock hour (00 through 59 minutes). Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time. 3. Multi-Transmitter (MULTI-UNLIMITED): The six contest bands may be activated simultaneously. Only one transmitted signal per band is permitted at any time. Total output power must not exceed 1500 watts on any band at any time. D. Checklog: Entry submitted to assist with the log checking. The entry will not have a score in the results and the log will not be made public. VI. AWARDS: A single-band log will be eligible for a single-band award only. A log containing more than one band will be judged as an all-band entry unless specified as a single-band entry. A Single Page 12

13 Operator station must operate a minimum of 4 hours to be eligible for an award. Multi-operator stations must operate a minimum of 8 hours to be eligible for an award. A. Certificates: First-place certificates will be awarded in each category for every participating country and in each call area of the United States, Canada, Russia, and Japan. B. Plaques: Plaques and trophies are awarded for top performance in a number of categories. View the current list of plaques and sponsors at < Only one plaque will be awarded per entry. A station winning a plaque will not be considered for a subarea award; the plaque will be awarded to the runner-up in that area. VII. CLUB COMPETITION: The club score is the total aggregate score from logs submitted by members. There are two separate club competition categories. A. USA Clubs: Participation is limited to club members residing and operating within a 250 mile radius circle from the center of club area (except for expeditions organized specifically for the contest conducted by members who reside within the club circle). B. DX Clubs: Participation is limited to club members residing and operating within EITHER the DXCC country where the club is located OR within a 400 km radius circle from the center of club area (except for expeditions organized specifically for the contest conducted by members who reside within the club area). C. General club rules: 1. National organizations (e.g., JARL, REF or DARC) are not eligible for the club competition. 2. Single-operator entries may only contribute to one club. Multi-operator scores may be allocated to multiple clubs as a percentage of the number of club members participating in the operation. The log entry must spell out the full club name (and club allocations if multi-op). 3. A minimum of four logs must be received for a club to be listed in the results. Checklog entries are not counted for the club score. VIII. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: 1. Station location: The area in which all the transmitters, receivers and antennas are located. All transmitters and receivers must be within a single 500-meter diameter circle. Antennas must be physically connected by RF transmission lines to the transmitters and receivers. 2. QSO finding assistance: The use of any technology or other source that provides call sign or multiplier identification of a signal to the operator. This includes, but is not limited to, use of a CW decoder, DX cluster, DX spotting web sites (e.g., DX Summit), local or remote call sign and Page 13

14 frequency decoding technology (e.g., CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network), or operating arrangements involving other individuals. IX. GENERAL RULES FOR ALL ENTRANTS: 1. Entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category when performing any activity that could impact their submitted score. 2. A different call sign must be used for each entry. Only the entrant s call sign may be used to aid the entrant s score. 3. Do not exceed the total output power limitation of the chosen entry category on any band. Total output power on any band at any time is measured at the output of the active amplifier(s). 4. Self-spotting or asking to be spotted is not permitted. 5. Remote operation is permitted if the physical location of all transmitters, receivers, and antennas are at one station location. A remotely operated station must obey all station license, operator license, and category limitations. The call sign used must be one issued or permitted by the Regulatory Authority of the station location. 6. Remote receivers outside of the station location are not permitted. 7. Only one signal on a band is allowed at any time. When two or more transmitters are present on the same band, a hardware device MUST be used to prevent more than one signal at any one time. Alternating CQs on two or more frequencies on a band is not permitted. 8. All requests for contacts, responses to calls, and copying of call signs and contest exchanges must be accomplished during the contest period using the mode and frequencies of the contest. 9. Correction of logged call signs and exchanges after the contest, by use of any database, recordings, or other methods, is not allowed. 10. Call signs logged must be the same as those exchanged over the air by the entrants during the QSO. X. LOG INSTRUCTIONS: Electronic submission of logs is required for all entrants who use a computer to log the contest or prepare contest logs. 1. The log MUST show the following for each contact: correct date and time in UTC, frequency (or band), call sign of the station worked, exchange sent, and exchange received. A log without all required information may be reclassified to Checklog. Contacts should be logged immediately as they are completed. Contacts should be logged at the time they are completed. Stations competing for World and Continent awards must provide actual frequencies for all contacts in the log. 2. Single band entrants are required to include all contacts made during the contest period, even if on other bands. Only contacts made on the band specified in the Cabrillo header or summary sheet will be considered for scoring purposes. Logs with contacts only on one band will be classified as single band entries. 3. The CABRILLO file format is the standard for logs. See < for detailed instructions on filling out the CABRILLO file header. Failure to fill out the header correctly may result in the entry being placed in the wrong category or reclassified as a Page 14

15 Checklog. Note: U.S. stations must indicate the station location in the CABRILLO header (e.g., LOCATION: OH). 4. Web upload is the preferred method of log submission. Web upload of logs is available at < submission is also available. SSB logs in CABRILLO format should be sent to CW logs in CABRILLO format should be sent to Include only the entry call sign in the Subject: line of the Instructions for NON-CABRILLO electronic logs: If you are not able to submit a CABRILLO format log, please contact the Contest Director for assistance with submitting another format. 6. Instructions for paper logs: Paper logs may be mailed to CQ WW DX Contest, P.O. Box 481, New Carlisle, OH 45344, USA. Each paper log entry must be accompanied by a Summary Sheet listing all scoring information, the category of competition, and the entrant s name and mailing address in BLOCK LETTERS. 7. Entry Confirmation: All logs received will be confirmed via . A listing of logs received can be found at < 8. Log withdrawal: An entrant may withdraw the submitted log for any reason within 30 days of the log deadline. Contact the Contest Director for instructions. XI. LOG DEADLINE: 1. All entries must be sent WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS after the end of the contest: no later than 2359 UTC October 30, 2015 for SSB and 2359 UTC December 4, 2015 for CW. Resubmitting an entry after the deadline will result in it being considered as a late log. 2. An extension may be requested by to questions@cqww.com. The request must state a legitimate reason and must be received before the log deadline. Extensions are granted only upon confirmation by the Contest Director. 3. Logs submitted or postmarked after the deadline may be listed in the results, but are not eligible for awards. XII. JUDGING: The CQ WW DX Contest Committee is responsible for checking and adjudicating the contest entries. Entrants are expected to follow the rules and best amateur radio practices. Violation of the rules of the contest or unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disciplinary action by the Committee. A. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include, but are not limited to: 1. Arranging or confirming any contacts during or after the contest by use of ANY non-amateur radio means such as telephones, Internet, instant messaging, chat rooms, VoIP, , social media or web sites. 2. Transmissions by the entrant on frequencies outside of license limitations. 3. Changing times in the log to meet band change or off time rules. 4. Taking credit for excessive unverifiable QSOs or unverifiable multipliers. 5. Signals with excessive bandwidth (e.g., splatter, clicks) or harmonics on other bands. Page 15

16 6. Running stations not identifying in a timely manner (i.e., 1 minute). B. Observer Program: The Committee may request of any entrant to accept a visit by an observer during the contest. Failure to allow a Committee appointed observer full access to the station during the contest period may result in the entry being a Checklog. C. Audio Recordings: Any single operator entrant (see V.A.1) competing for a top three finish at the (a) World, (b) Continent, or (c) USA levels, must record the transmitted and received audio as heard by the operator for the duration of the contest operation. The recording must be in a common format (e.g., mp3) and should include the audio to each ear as a separate channel. The recording may be requested by the Committee within 90 days after the log deadline to help adjudicate the log. The recording files must be provided by the entrant within 5 days of the request. If no recording is made available, the Committee may reclassify or disqualify the entry. D. Disciplinary Actions: In the event of a violation, the entrant is subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Committee. 1. Disqualified entries will be listed at the end of the published results and are not eligible for an award. 2. Notification of Committee actions will be sent by to the address provided with the log submission. The entrant has five days to appeal the decision to the Contest Director. After that time the decision is final. 3. The Committee reserves the right to change the category of any entry based on its examination of the log or other information. E. Log Checking: All logs are checked using custom software and human judgment. 1. Duplicate contacts are removed with no additional penalty. 2. Contacts with an incorrectly received exchange are removed with no additional penalty. 3. Call sign errors (bust) or call signs not in the other log (NIL) are removed and receive a penalty of two times the QSO point value for that contact. 4. Contacts that do not meet the band change rules for multi-operator entries are removed with no additional penalty. XIII. DECLARATION: By submitting a CQ WW DX Contest log, and in consideration of the efforts of the CQ WW DX Contest Committee to review and evaluate that log, an entrant unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that he/she has: 1) read and understood the rules of the contest and agrees to be bound by them, 2) operated according to all rules and regulations that pertain to amateur radio for the station location, 3) agreed the log entry may be made open to the public, and 4) accepted that the issuing of disqualifications and other decisions of the Committee are official and final. If an entrant is unwilling or unable to agree to all of the foregoing, the entrant should not submit the entry or submit the entry as a Checklog only. Page 16

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