Store each array cell as a bit. I dont know if Hitech PIC C-Lite supports
bit vectors or such. You will need to write your own array access
functions to get at the bits. You can also add an external serial EEPROM
and store data there. For a contest the lifetime issue is not an issue.

good luck,

Peter

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