Purpose and Procedures

PURPOSE: The 10-10 mailing list is open for discussion of any subjects relating to 10-10 International and 10-meter amateur radio operation. Sample topics: propagation and band openings, equipment and antennas, 10-10 and chapter awards, new 10-meter activities. This sample does not limit the topics for discussion and questions, so long as 10 meters, 10-10, and amateur radio are the focus. Adjunct topics related to effective e-mail use, amateur radio in general, amateur software, etc. are all natural types of messages to appear from time to time.

MESSAGE ADDRESSES: There are two important e-mail addresses to remember.

Messages to the list of subscribers: To send a message to all subscribers of TENTENLIST, regardless of whether you subscribe for individual messages or for a daily digest, address the message to

Please indicate briefly, but accurately, your topic on the subject line. (Those with limited on-line time may wish to scan headings only to save time and money.) Then type your text. Please sign your name (and call, if you have one).

Do NOT place attachments with your message, since they will be blocked, stripped, or your entire message may disappear. The message service is only for ASCII messages. Set your mail service to compose in ASCII or its European counterpart. Do NOT use HTML or other encoding systems.

You will receive a line of text and code number in return and must send that line back to tentenlist-request@ten-ten.org to confirm your subscription. (This measure keeps automated spam machines from infiltrating the list with unwanted ads.)

Upon receipt of your return code, tentenlist-request will send you a welcome message that contains instructions for unsubscribing, sending messages, and obtaining a list of subscribers. As well, it contains the code of conduct to which you commit yourself in using the mail-list. Please maintain a copy on disk and/or on paper of the welcome message.

If you change servers–-or if your server suddenly changes names–you can alter your subscription from the new e-mail address with messages addressed to. First of all just subscribe as instructed above from you new address and then unsubscribe in the following manner.
Send a message to this address:

SUBSCRIBER COMMITMENTS: In subscribing to TENTENLIST, you commit yourself to the highest standards of conduct in the distribution of e-mail messages to the list and to individuals to whom you reply. The TENTENLIST list is monitored to ensure these standards are met so that all may enjoy the benefits of e-mail communication without the problems found elsewhere on the internet. Subscription to TENTENLIST is a privilege, not a right. Abuse of the privilege can and will draw reminders, reprimands, and in the most extreme cases, barring from subscription to the list. In addition, each subscriber is expected to retain this message as a record of his or her commitment in subscribing to the list.

MAIL LIST COURTESIES: The purpose of the mail list is communication. Just as there are on-the-air courtesies that we extend to everyone, so too there are e-mail list courtesies to observe. Here are a few:

1. Keep messages as brief as the subject calls for.

2. When replying to a message, do not include more of the original message than is necessary to answer a question, make a comment, etc. Delete all parts not necessary to the reply. Better yet, paraphrase the relevant lines and omit the original message from the reply. The subject line will often say enough for recipients to follow the thread from message to message.

3. Consider whether a reply should go to the sender alone or to the entire group. If the reply is relevant only to the sender, address your message to the sender and not to the list. If you ask a question, you may request that replies be direct. Then, if the replies are of greater interest, you can summarize them in a message to the list.

4. There is a difference between expressing strong views and being discourteous ("flaming" other messages). Respect others on the list and be courteous in all messages, even if you are expressing a disagreement. Flaming and inappropriate direct replies to distributed messages may draw reminders or reprimands, and continued or extreme behavior of this sort may result in being barred from subscription to TENTENLIST.

5. Respect the interests of others on the list. Only some of the subjects discussed will directly interest you. Please do not criticize others (on the list or directly) for exchanging messages about subjects outside your interests.

6. Do NOT send command messages (subscribe, unsubscribe, etc.) to the list. Send all command messages to tentenlist-request@ten-ten.org.

7. If the Coordinator of TENTENLIST distributes a message that a certain subject has reached a point of termination or that a certain subject is inappropriate for further messages, do not send any further messages on this subject to the list. In addition, do not send comments on the Coordinator's ruling to the list. If necessary, send such commentary directly to the Coordinator and/or to members of the 10-10 Board of Directors.

8. If you receive via direct e-mail a response to a distributed message that is inappropriate in tone or content, immediately forward a copy of the message to the Coordinator of TENTENLIST, with a brief message of explanation. No attempt at "policing" the net other than that authorized by the Board of Directors will be tolerated, and individuals attempting such actions may be barred from subscription.

9. Users of the e-mail list sometimes make errors of judgment or distribution, resulting in occasional inappropriate messages appearing on the list. Do NOT reply to such messages, either on the list or directly. Simply delete them and move on. If action is appropriate, the Coordinator of TENTENLIST will act on behalf of the Board of Directors in seeking out the cause of such errors and implementing correctives.

This list of courtesies is not complete, but is indicative of the standards of conduct expected on TENTENLIST. If we translate the Amateur Radio Operator's Code into e-mail terms, then we have a good sense of proper and productive e-mail communications.

ENFORCEMENT: Experience has shown that monitoring of the e-mail list is necessary to ensure long-term smooth operation and adherence to the standards of conduct outlined above. The following is a statement of the actions available to the Coordinator of TENTENLIST, acting on behalf of the Board of Directors, in enforcing minimal satisfactory standards of e-mail conduct.

1. In the event of the appearance of an inappropriate e-mail message, the Coordinator will attempt to ascertain the reason for its appearance. The Coordinator may also remind the list that replies and reactions to the inappropriate message are not to be distributed to the list or the sender. The Coordinator will send a reminder to the source about the limits of appropriate messages.

2. In the event of more than one inappropriate message from the same source, the Coordinator may, depending on the circumstances explained by the source, issue a reprimand and warning that continued messages beyond the boundaries of appropriate e-mail conduct may result in being barred from subscription.

3. In the event of flagrant disregard of reminders or of conduct so extreme as to have the potential for harm to individuals or of TENTENLIST, the Coordinator may bar the subscriber from subscribing to TENTENLIST. Conduct subject to this action may involve either distributed messages or reactive messages sent directly to the senders of distributed messages. Appeal of such a ruling and requests for reinstatement to TENTENLIST will be in writing to the Board of Directors of 10-10.

4. In the event that the Coordinator distributes a message requesting the termination of a certain subject matter or reactions to various types of messages, all subscribers are expected to withhold further messages. Failure to do so may result in one or more of the actions outlined above.

Over 99.9% of all subscribers to TENTENLIST will never send a message calling for any of these actions. However, on the premise that only one or two individuals may ruin the benefits of TENTENLIST for all other subscribers, 10-10 must reserve these actions to correct abuses. The easiest way to avoid even approaching the limits of appropriate conduct on e-mail via TENTENLIST is to think twice before reacting to a received message and to think three times before sending a reply.

10-10 WEBSITE: 10-10 maintains a Web site for both current and prospective members. In addition to very complete information about 10-10 and its activities, volunteers, and chapters, there are extensive links to other amateur radio Web pages and to member Web pages. The 10-10 URL is

The 10-10 site has achieved the "Best Ham" award and is under continuous development. We welcome the addition of links to member home pages and ideas for new and better services.

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