Electronic Delivery

Conversion to 10-10 News Electronic Delivery

 

Effective November 1, 2024

Any member currently receiving the 10-10 News via US Mail and wishes to convert to electronic delivery may do so by completing the form below. 

The chart below reflects the conversion from normal membership to electronic delivery membership. Please note the number of months added to your subscription will be based on the next complete month of your current membership

If your membership is not current please use the renewal process, at that point you will be offered Electronic Delivery Membership.

  Convert to Electronic Delivery
  Percent of months added to your current total
US Annual Rate 33%
US 3 Year Incentive 38%
DX Current (prior to April 1,2012) 45%
DX Current 3 Year Incentive 49%
New Canada/ Mexico Annual Rate 50%
New Canada/Mexico 3 Year Incentive 55%
New Other DX Annual 67%
New Other DX 3 Year Incentive 69%

For Example, if you are a current DX member on an annual membership and you have 6 months left on your membership you would gain 3 months if you converted to Electronic Delivery.

Use the form below to convert to Elecrtonic Delivery. 


First Name:
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Activities

The following summary information is a capsule view of 10-10 activities. You will find more detailed information linked from the 10-10 home page under each of the categories listed below.

 

Nets

10-10 holds a daily (except Sunday) SSB net on 28.380 MHz at 1800Z 

In addition, 10-10 Chapters also hold regular SSB and CW Nets.

 

Chapters

10-10 has Chapters all over the world. Each Chapter has its own plan of organization and sets its own requirements for membership. The basic requirement, of course, is that one must be a Ten-Ten member. Chapters hold weekly net meetings and conduct such chapter business as is necessary. Most local Chapters issue certificates and other awards under rules which they themselves establish. As a result, a Chapter may have members all over the world. A group wishing to organize a Chapter must have the approval of the Chapter Coordinator, and report to him quarterly.

Paperchasing

A favorite part of 10-10 for members is “Paperchasing”. Most 10-10 chapters issue Certificates for contacting certain numbers of their members. Usually after receiving the first, or basic certificate, the chapter issues “upgrades” for contacting additional chapter members, and additional certificates and/or points can be earned. Each chapter establishes their own rules for their certificates and it is usually necessary to contact a chapter member during the chapter’s weekly net meeting. 10-10 issues a 10-10 Chapter Award and Certificate Guide that provides the information regarding certificates and upgrades issued by each 10-10 Chapter. The Chapter Award and Certificate Guide Manager along with the cost is listed in another section of this manual.

 

Awards

All 10-10 Awards are issued by Award Managers for the respective award. For complete rules and an application for each award send a #10 SASE (business size, stamped, self-addressed envelope) to the appropriate Award Manager of your area of interest. Award Managers are listed in each issue of the 10-10 International News. Only paid-up members are eligible for awards.

BARS

– Once you become a 10-10 member, you may wish to work toward “BARS” which are awarded for having established a contact with other 10-10 members on the 10 meter band. A BAR is awarded for each 100 contacts. When the “500 BAR” is attained, you will automatically become a member of the “International 500 Club” and be assigned an Honorary VP Number to be used in conjunction with your 10-10 number. There are additional special activities for members of the International 500 Club.

A 10-10 BAR Award Certificate will be issued for 1000 contacts, 2500 contacts and every 2500 contacts thereafter, if you desire. The BAR award program is operated on the honor system; that is, confirmed contacts (contacts confirmed by QSL card) are not required however, dates of contacts are required.

 

Continents Award

– Make a contact with another 10-10 member in each of the six continents and receive his QSL card and receive this award. QSL confirmation must be submitted to receive the Worked all Continents Award. Photocopies of the QSL cards are accepted provided that all QSO information is on the card and legible. Some cards may require you to copy both sides.

Counties Award

– Contact all 3076 counties in the United States to complete this award. QSL confirmation is not required for this award and Counties may be submitted in groups of 100 as worked. A certificate is issued for working the first 100 counties. A seal is issued for 500, 1000,1500, 2000, 2500, and 3000 counties worked. A plaque is issued for making contact with another 10-10 member in all 3076 counties of the United States.

Digital Award

– Contact 25 different 10-10 members on 10 meters using the digital modes . QSL confirmation is not required for this award. Seals will be issued for 50, 75 ,100. After 100 contacts seals will be issued in increaments of 100 up to 1500 contacts. There are also endorsements for PSK and RTTY available.

Great Britain Counties

– Contact all counties and other districts in Great Britain to complete this award. Rules are in many ways similar to those for working U.S. counties, but specially adapted to the complex subdivisions of Great Britain. Special Certificates are awarded for various achievement levels.

Countries Award

– The basic Countries Award is issued when confirmed contacts have been made with 10-10 members in 25 DX countries. An up grade is issued for each additional 10 DX countries confirmed. QSL confirmation IS required for the Countries Award. Photocopies of the QSL cards are accepted provided that all QSO information is on the card and legible. Some cards require you to copy both sides.

CW Award

– The CW Award will be issued when confirmed contacts have been made with 25 10-10 member via 2-way CW. An upgrade is issued for each additional 25 contacts. QSL confirmation IS required for the Countries Award. Photocopies of the QSL cards are accepted provided that all QSO information is on the card and legible. Some cards require you to copy both sides.

Lucky 13 Award

– Contact 13 different VP Members and exchange VP numbers for this award. Each contact must be in a different 100 kHz segment between 28.5 and 29.7 MHz.

Mobile and Mobile WAS Award

– The basic award is for 25 contacts with members who are operating mobile, with upgrades for 50, 75, and 100. Mobile WAS is awarded for contacts with mobile members in each of the 50 states.

OM/XYL Award

– Contact ten Husband/Wife (OM/XYL) teams for the basic certificate. A colored seal is issued for making contact with each additional 25 OM/XYL teams and then each additional group of 25. QSL confirmation is not required for this award.

VP Award

– After you have received your VP Number, make 100 contacts with other VP members and exchange VP numbers for the basic award. Additional credit may be obtained by submitting each additional 100 VP contacts. QSL confirmation is not required for this award.

VP Worked All States Award

– Make a contact with another 10-10 VP member in each of the 50 United States, exchange VP numbers. QSL confirmation is not required for this award.

Worked All States Award

– Contact a 10-10 member in each of the 50 United States. QSL confirmation is not required for this award.

WPX (PREFIX) Award

– Work as many different 10-10 members with a different PREFIX for the WPX Award. The basic award is issued for contact with 100 different (unique) prefixes. Each contact must be with another 10-10 member on 10 meters. A prefix is defined as the letter(s) and the numeral in a call. For example, W1, WA1, WW1, W2, WA2, WW2, etc., are all different prefixes. Upgrade GOLD BARS are issued for each additional 100 new prefixes worked. QSL confirmation is not required for this 10-10 award.

QSO Parties, Contests and Special Operating Activities

 

 Ten-Ten sponsors eight QSO parties each year, that are held for fun and to meet old, new and prospective members. Phone Parties are held in the Winter and Summer while CW and Digital Parties are held in the Spring and Fall. QSO Parties last 48 hours and start at 0001 UTC Saturday and end at 2359 UTC on Sunday. On October 10 a 24 hour Sprint is held. 

 

 Ten-Ten participates with the PODXS 070 Club and the European PSK Club in an Open Season Ten Meter PSK Contest in June lasting 48 hours.

 

 Ten-Ten sponsors three Special Operating Activities. The first is an Anniversary Event in which stations work members that have 10-10s anniversary year contained in their membership number. This Event lasts for the calendar year. The second is a Meet The Volunteers Event in which members work 10-10 Volunteers listed in the 10-10 News or on the Organizational Chart. This Event is for the calendar year. The third Event is held in November in which W6OI, the 10-10 International Club Station is operated by members in all US call areas for a 48 hour period.  The Canadian 10-10 International Club Station, VE9TEN participates as a wild card. This event is held for fun and to advertise 10-10.  NOTE: this third event has been postponed until further notice.

 

All 10-10 members are encouraged to participate in the activities listed above. For QSO Parties, Awards will be issued by the certificate manager for Top Ten Individual scorers in the World, the top Individual scorer in each US call area (W0-W9) and each DX Country, and for top QRP, CLUB and Chapter. For the Anniversary and Meet The Volunteers Events, certificates will be issued to the Top Ten and all entrants will be listed in the 10-10 News. For the W6OI Special Event, certificates will be issued to stations working all US call areas and special QSL cards are available for each call area.

 

 

 

Membership

Membership

There are several classes of Membership Services.

PRIMARY MEMBER is available with yearly dues, there is a special incentive available if dues are paid for 3 years at a time.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP consists of a PRIMARY MEMBER and one or more family members who reside at the same location. Family members must qualify as ten-ten members.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP consists of a Trustee (PRIMARY MEMBER) and an Amateur Radio Club Station.  Club Stations must qualify as ten-ten members.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP – is available and may be paid in one lump sum.  For information refer to the ‘Life Membership Applicaiton’ below or contact the 10-10 Data Manager.

SENIOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP – Senior membership is available for members age 65 and older, proof of age is required.

Entry level LIFE MEMBERSHIP- in the past there have been request for life membership at the time of initial membership.  There is now a form to make this possible.

 

Downloadable Application Online Application
Member (PDF) Member Application
  Family Application
  Club Application
  Life Application
  Entry Life Application

There is an online application available for renewals. Click on Membership -> Renewals.

You will receive your Membership Card showing your 10-10 Number and a Certificate of Membership. You will be entered in the computer data base and will begin receiving your copy of quarterly 10-10 International News.

The 10-10 News is delivered four times annually by email for all new members and renewals. It is also available on the website.  It is your responsibility to notify 10-10 of any change in your email. Send any changes to 10-10 at the following address:

Dave Ruch
Data Manager
PO Box 1110
Elephant Butte, NM 87935

Email Membership

All new membership applications for US members, as well as membership renewals, address changes, call changes, etc. are handled by the 10-10 Data Manager at the above address in San Mateo, CA

 

What is Ten Ten International

What is the Ten-Ten International Net?

The Ten-Ten International Net, Inc. was formed back in 1962 as the Ten-Ten Net of Southern California. Its purpose was to promote activity and good operating practice on the ten meter amateur band. During the first few years the organization grew slowly, but by 1975 there were 10,000 members, and the word “International” had crept into the name. There have now been over 78,000 10-10 numbers issued world wide.

The Ten-Ten International Net is a non-profit entity incorporated under the laws of the State of California.

Ten-Ten (or more commonly “10-10”) has no paid employees. All of its officers and managers serve on a voluntary basis, and are reimbursed for necessary expenses only. With the great expansion of the organization in recent years, it has been necessary to employ computer processing for membership records and mailing labels. This has also permitted publication of a Membership Roster at suitable intervals and has facilitated mailing the quarterly 10-10 International News, which is sent to all paid-up members.

A membership card, certificate of membership and other items are sent to new members when membership is granted. Each new member is assigned a unique “10-10 Number” which is retained for life, regardless of a change of callsign. A 10-10 number is never re-issued. When one becomes an SK (Silent Key), his/her number is still listed in the membership records and Membership Roster.

Paid -up (current) members receive a digital copy via email of the 10-10 International News, 10-10’s own magazine which is published quarterly. It is also accessible and available via the 10-10 website. They are also eligible to participate in various 10-10 activities.

NOTICE TO ALL CURRENT/FUTURE MEMBERS

Effective immediately, we will no longer offer a printed version of the 10-10 International News with new memberships and renewals. It will continue to be published and emailed on the established schedule of mid-January, April, July and October in an electronic version and available on the website to members.

Life and Senior Life members currently receiving the Newsletter by hard copy will be notified and given an option to opt out. If they do not choose this option, the hard copy newsletter will continue throughout their membership.

Other current memberships (1 and 3 year) will be phased out of receiving the hard copy based on their current membership agreement.

Any current member to include Life Members that wish to convert to electronic delivery only of the News may do so using the Conversion section under Membership on the webpage. Conversion to electronic only can in some cases extend your current membership by several months.

Our web pages are currently being edited to reflect these changes.

Questions regarding this action should be emailed to dave@nf0j.com

 

Questions and Answers…

The following questions are most commonly asked by those interested in 10-10 or by new members.

1) What are the benefits in belonging to 10-10?

10-10 is like any other ham radio organization, a group of hams who are interested in promoting 10 meters. In order to keep interest up on the 10 meter band, the idea of collecting “10-10 numbers” as an incentive in keeping the 10 meter band occupied was developed. The ultimate benefit is to keep the 10 meter band for Amateur Radio. Personally, each member enjoys the camaraderie of kindred spirits, whether the activity is informal rag chewing or numbers chasing or a more formal 10-10 QSO party.

2) What does It cost to belong to 10-10?

The dues are $15.00 per year for members with a US zip code, and $18.00 per year for all DX members. There is also a Life Membership available for $500.00 for US members and $650.00 for DX members. A Senior Life membership, with proof of age over 65, is $150.00 US and $200.00 for DX members.

There is also available a Family Membership for members of a family, who are 10-10 members in addition to the prime member. Family memberships are $5.00 per year for each additional family member. Family members do not receive copies of the 10-10 International News, but do vote in elections, and participate in all other 10-10 activities, awards and contests. Family members must all reside at the same address as the primary member. Family membership runs concurrently with primary membership.

3) How do I join and where do I get my 10-10 number?

Any licensed amateur authorized to operate on the 10 meter band can join 10-10. It is required that you contact 10 10-10 members (on 10 meters), listing their information as noted on the Membership Application form. 
Please use this application form for new / renewal available at:  Application

DX amateurs: Please remember that dues must be paid in US dollars and by International Postal Money Order only. 

4) What do I do with my 10-10 number now that I have received it?

You can exchange it with other 10-10 members (on 10 meters, of course) and keep a record of their number. There are numerous awards for collecting 10-10 numbers. These are briefly explained in the section entitled AWARDS.

You can just give your number to others when asked for it and not participate in any of the 10-10 Awards, Contests, etc. It is strictly up to you as to how involved you want to get in 10-10.

5) What happens to my 10-10 number it for some reason I lose interest in 10-10 or do not wish to continue my dues each year?

Once you are issued a 10-10 number, it is yours for life. If you decide to not participate in 10-10 and do not continue paying your dues each year, your number is still yours. You can still give it to other 10-10 members and you can still collect numbers yourself. Non-dues-paying members cannot participate in the “BAR” award program, cannot receive awards for contests and other 10-10 awards such as the Worked All States Award, the DX Award, the Worked All Continents Award, etc. You will also be removed from the list of those receiving the 10-10 International News each quarter. As you must recognize, it is the dues paying members that are the backbone of any organization.

6) Who runs the 10-10 Net?

The Ten-Ten International Net is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of California. All Officers, Committee Chairmen, Award Managers, and other function leaders associated with 10-10 serve the organization on a voluntary basis. These dedicated 10-10’ers devote a great deal of their spare time to the operation of 10-10.

7) What is a 10-10 Chapter?

Local groups of 10-10 members get together and form a “10-10 Chapter”. These Chapters, bot domestic and international, are authorized by the 10-10 Chapter Coordinator and make regular reports as to their Chapter activities. Usually Chapters meet once each week and hold a “Net Meeting”. Each member checks into the net and non-chapter members are also invited to check in. One important activity of each net meeting is to exchange 10-10 numbers with new members or new check-ins. Any net business is discussed, such as the Chapter participation in an upcoming 10-10 contest or discussion of any other items of interest.

Many Chapters issue Certificates for contacting other members of their Chapter.

8) How many 10-10 numbers are there?

10-10 has issued, at the time of this printing, over 78,000 10-10 numbers. 10-10 has members worldwide with members in almost every country in which ham radio is authorized. 10-10 also has approximately 200 authorized 10-10 Chapters around the world.

 

Updated November 21, 2024

 

Ten Ten International

NOTICE TO ALL CURRENT/FUTURE MEMBERS

Effective immediately, we will no longer offer a printed version of the 10-10 International News with new memberships and renewals. It will continue to be published and emailed on the established schedule of mid-January, April, July and October in an electronic version and available on the website to members.

Life and Senior Life members currently receiving the Newsletter by hard copy will be notified and given an option to opt out. If they do not choose this option, the hard copy newsletter will continue throughout their membership.

Other current memberships (1 and 3 year) will be phased out of receiving the hard copy based on their current membership agreement.

Any current member to include Life Members that wish to convert to electronic delivery only of the News may do so using the Conversion section under Membership on the webpage. Conversion to electronic only can in some cases extend your current membership by several months.

Our web pages are currently being edited to reflect these changes.

Questions regarding this action should be emailed to dave@nf0j.com

 

 

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What is 10-10 ?

 Ten-Ten International Net, or 10-10 for short, is an organization of amateur radio operators dedicated to maintaining high levels of amateur radio communications on the 10-meter amateur band (28.0-29.7 MHz). Established in 1962, 10-10 has grown continuously since that day, with some ups and downs according to the numbers of sunspots and the openness of the band. As you read this, the number of 10-10 numbers issued to members is over 78,000. 10-10 would welcome your membership in the organization if you have an amateur radio license with 10-meter privileges.

 10-10 is a volunteer organization with no paid officers. Although 10-10 does contract for certain services to ensure that each member receives his or her quarterly issue of 10-10 News, the 30+ page journal of 10-10 activities, the real work of providing services for members falls on the shoulders of dedicated volunteers.

 

The 10-10 Mission Statement

10-10 offers the 10-meter enthusiast the opportunity to share in a wide variety of activities internationally, not the least of which is meeting new and old friends. By keeping the band active through participation in 10-10 nets, QSO parties, and certificate collection, 10-10 offers both satisfaction and challenges, while promoting learning and courteous operating practices. The combination of on-the-air activities, awards, a bi-annual convention, and the 10-10 News creates an unusually strong bond among 10-10 members.

Interested in becoming a member of 10-10 International? 

Simply select the “Membership” option from the menu bar at that top of any page. Information about application and the “Frequently Asked Questions” sections are there to further assist you.

 

Web site registration is for those who currenlty hold a Ten-Ten Number.  You must apply for membership prior to registering for the web site. The majority of the web site is available to the public with the exception of member only areas that are reserved for those members in good standing

 

Updated August 24, 2024.