Paper Chasing

Posted on July 22, 2013 by David Treat

SO YOU WANT TO BE A PAPERCHASER!

By Ed Redwine K5ERJ #11843

Paperchasing, (the collection of amateur radio awards), is a fun part of the 10-10 experience. With new members coming on every day, some are going to want to join the hunt, but are reluctant because they don’t know how to get started. With such a large membership, paperchasers are not a large group in numbers, but they are very active and can usually be found around 28.345 SSB, 28.825 SSB, 28.120.15 PSK31, or 28.087.00 RTTY when conditions permit. After making an initial contact on either of the SSB frequencies, it is suggested that you QSY to a clear frequency away (plus or minus 5 KHz, or increments of 5 KHz) to exchange QSO information with your contact to alleviate conjestion on these frequencies.

10-10 AWARDS –

The awards offered by 10-10 is an excellent place to start the paper chase with 13 categories from which to choose. The 10-10 News lists all the awards and the managers who handle them. Information on the awards can be found in the “Awards” section of the 10-10 web site. If you are not clear what the requirements are, then send an SASE (self addressed stamped #10 envelope) to the award manager in question and ask for a worksheet and award details. (Some managers will give you the information on their awards via email.) All managers are more than happy to oblige. With the many spreadsheet and database programs that are available, one would have no trouble finding one to fit one’s needs. The WIN1010 program (available from K4HAV) really does a good job of keeping up with awards applied for, e.g. 10X Bars, WPX, VP, Digital, etc.

CHAPTERS –

There are a number of Affiliated Chapters in 10-10. Some are dedicated to paper chasing and others function more as local social groups. By far the greatest majority welcome outside members and encourage the propagation of their Chapter certificates. Each Chapter has its own way of joining. With some you have to work Special Qualifiers (SQs) while others you collect a certain number of points or contacts. The cost of membership will vary from $1.00 and 2 FCS (First Class Stamps) up and usually depends upon the quality of the certificate offered by the chapter. If you do not want the certificate, many chapters will issue a chapter number via either US postal service or email if joining requirements are met. Almost all of the 10-10 chapters have an accessible link to their chapter on the “Chapter Links” section of the 10-10 web site and the chapter information can be obtained there. A list of Chapters with net frequencies and times is always published in the 10-10 News and is always available on the 10-10 web site. Nets are an excellent place to meet new friends and gain knowledge of the Chapter.

INSTANT QUALIFIERS –

Many paperchasers are Instant Qualifiers (IQs) for the basic certificate of many Chapters. Contacting an IQ is all you need to join. Just send details of the contact with the appropriate fee to the Certificate Manger (CM) of the Chapter in question. Then sit back and wait for the mail to deliver your new number! Be sure to read carefully the rules of the Chapter you join. They do differ from Chapter to Chapter.

LISTS –

All serious paperchasers have a list for exchanging which contains all the information they have accumulated on all the Chapters they work. Some are shorter than others and they vary widely in style and format.

NUMBERS OVER THE AIR –

Why not just give the numbers over the air? Good question that deserves a good answer. In the beginning days of paper chasing, there were few Chapters and exchanges were easily handled over the air. As the numbers of Chapters grew, so did the lengthy exchanges usually on a frequency occupied as a gathering place for paper chasers. To save time and not hog the frequency, the list came into use. It is exchanged between stations by mail or email, only after a bona fide contact between two members in which the 10-10 number, Call, Name and QTH are exchanged. Lists contain the appropriate information of the member, including Call, Name, mailing address and Telephone number. Grid Squares and other information is often included in the heading. Most lists show the member Chapters in column form and in alphabetical order. Basic numbers are listed along with current points and any collectible seals for that Chapter. Lists should only contain information on collectible seals or information that is needed to fulfill worksheet requirements and not be cluttered with unnecessary information that is not needed by the receiving station. Lists should also be purged occasionally of chapters no longer operating.

COLLECTING POINTS –

The object of paperchasing is to collect points from fellow paperchasers and to use these points to build your own point value in any given Chapter. It should be noted that these points are earned by working the station whose points you are collecting either over the air or on a certificate list after a legitimate contact. It is not proper or legal to claim points you have heard someone give to others. You must make contact with that station in order to claim his (or her) points. The same applies to any Chapter Specials that may be going on.

YOUR CHAPTER WORKSHEET –

After you have collected points from fellow paperchasers, the next step is to record them either on a worksheet provided by the Chapter CM, or in a data base on your personal computer. Both methods are entirely acceptable. There are still many paperchasers who do not own computers and consequently do all their paper work with pencil. Each worksheet should include your Call, your name, your 10-10 number, your basic number for the chapter and your present point value. You don’t make any brownie points with the CM if he (or she) has to spend extra time trying to find you in a data base.

Be sure to use the Chapter’s format on your worksheet if you have designed your own. Most all point based Chapters require: 1. The previous collected points, 2. the new points you are claiming and 3, the total collected points. All collectible seals should be listed in columns with appropriate headings. Those keeping records in long hand should be extremely careful to make sure the columns add up correctly. Conversely, those with computers should scan their printouts to make sure that the 760 points claimed on a member is not 6760 often caused by the fat finger syndrome.

BE KIND TO CMs –

Certificate Managers are some of the hardest working people in 10-10. Information on the certificate managers can be found in the “10-10 Chapters” section of the 10-10 News. These managers spend countless hours pouring over upgrades that are illegible, poorly submitted, and thrown together. Take some time to make sure your upgrade is readable and neat. You will find a warm spot in the CM’s heart. The same goes for any award you apply for whether Chapter or 10-10. Proof of paid up dues should always be included for 10-10 awards. Some Chapters award extra points on an annual basis for proof of paid up dues.

SPECIALS –

Many Chapters run Specials for their members. These specials may be monthly or even annually but for the most part they are fun and competitive. If you are included in a Chapter’s Special, make it a point to get on the air and give it out. It helps propagate the Chapter and makes you a popular fellow! Once again, like points, Specials are earned only after a legitimate contact with the station iving out the Special. You cannot ethically claim the special just because you heard someone give it! Be sure to have your worksheet back in to the CM by the date requested. At present most of the worksheets, both to and from the CM’s are done by email, and It’s tough to send one back that is far past the published deadline. In times when the band allows DX participation, ample time will be given to include enough time for return mail from the DX stations.

This should be enough information to get you started in paper chasing and maybe remind some of the older paperchasers of some of the things they may have forgotten. Even though the band in at a low spot in the cycle, contacts can be made virtually every day and that is the real reason, we are here, to keep the band active in periods of minimum activity. The 2008 Summer QSO Party was a good example of heavy activity during a period of low sunspot activity. Everyone was having a ball.

Now, go out there and collect some awards!

NOTE: This article references a softare program caled WIN1010, a program that was produced by Jim Hardy, K4HAV, #17605. Jim became a Silent Key in May 2022. Ten-Ten is working with the family to obtain the source code so the program can be continued in Jim’s Memory.

Ed Redwine, K5ERJ #11843 joined 10-10 in 1976 and immediately became a paper chaser. He was founder and CH of the Plainsman Chapter out of Lubbock Texas in the late 70s and early 80s, then after moving to Kansas in 1984 he founded the Air Capital Tentenners of Wichita. He now serves as a Director of 10-10, Chairman of the Operations Committee and has also served as the Wichita Convention Co-Chairman and Chairman of the 93 Nominating Committee. Ed becaome a Silent Key in Mach 2020

This section has been updated by the Chapter Coodinator and the other members of the Chapter Relations Committee which is composed of avid paperchasers who are old-timers and/or who hold other voluntary positions within the 10-10 organization.

Chapter Nets

Posted on July 22, 2013 by David Treat

Chapter Nets

As of 22 February 2018

DAY	ZSUM	ZWIN	Chapter Name	Location	Freq	Mode
SUN	0001	0100	Chesapeake Bay	Chestertown, MD	28345
SUN	0300	0400	Chief Seattle	Seattle, WA	28430
SUN	1300	1400	Arlington	Arlington, VA	29200
SUN	1400	1400	Neanderthal Chapter	Leichlingen, DL	28355
SUN	1630	1730	Possum Trot	Raeford, NC	28345
SUN	1700	1700	Major League Baseball	Gilbert, AZ	28380
SUN	1800	1900	Portland 500	Portland, OR	28350
SUN	1900	2000	Oregon Trail	Dallas, OR	28330
SUN	1930	1930	North Georgia	Atlanta, GA	28610
SUN	2030	2030	Santa Fe Trail	Galesburg, IL	28345
SUN	2100	2200	Possum Trot	Raeford, NC	28150	CW
MON	0100	0100	Arizona Desert 10-10 Net	Phoenix, AZ	28445
MON	0100	0200	Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	28365
MON	0100	0100	Lonestar	Arlington, TX	28460
MON	0130	0230	Bauxite	Benton, AR	28470
MON	1630	1730	Chief Seattle	Seattle, WA	28430
MON	2330	2330	Sky Bl Wtr/Tn Lzz/Twn Ct	Inver Grove Heights, MN	28380
TUE	0001	0100	Ft McHenry/Cornerstone/Yodar Kritch	Arbutus, MD	28370
TUE	0100	0200	CO Centennial/CO Frontier Gang	Lakewood, CO	28340
TUE	0100	0200	City of Lights	St Charles, IL	28150	CW
TUE	0130	0230	City of Lights	St Charles, IL	28720
TUE	0130	0230	Bauxite	Benton, AR	28470
TUE	0300	0400	Bay Area	Hayward, CA	28475
TUE	0430	0430	Aloha	Hilo, HI	28490
TUE	1500	1600	New Mexico Mud Ducks	Albuquerque, NM	28835
T/W	2330	0030	Minuteman/Old Ironsides	Saugus, MA	28409
WED	0001	0100	Castle Craig	Meriden, CT	28375
WED	0100	0200	Cincinnati Area Ten Tuners	Milan, IN	28430
WED	0100	0200	Houston SHOT	Houston, TX	28488
WED	0200	0300	10 Bar X	El Paso, TX	28445
WED	1400	1500	EU DX/Branding Iron	Bergamen, DL	28355
WED	1700	1700	Gold City	Rutherfordton, NC	28425
WED	1930	1930	Route-66	Boonville, IN	28370
THU	0001	0100	Cradle of the Confederacy	Pike Road, AL	28350
THU	0100	0200	Gateway	St. Louis, MO	28650
THU	0100	0100	Cow Town	Arlington, TX	28460
THU	0100	0200	Milwaukee	Milwaukee, WI	28365
THU	0230	0230	Windfarms	Livermore, CA	28450
THU	0230	0330	Up The Crick	Eugene, OR	28450
THU	0300	0400	Chief Seattle	Seattle, WA	28430
THU	1930	1930	Speedway	Rainer, OR	28350
FRI	0001	0100	Fort McHenry/Cornerstone/Yodar Kritch	Arbutus, MD	28370
FRI	0300	0400	Chief Seattle	Seattle, WA	28430
FRI	1400	1400	Hanse	Hamburg, DL	28355	**
FRI	2230	2130	Down Under (Summer in NZ is winter in US)	Aukland, ZL	28530
SAT	0300	0400	Chief Seattle	Seattle, WA	28430
SAT	1430	1530	Steamboat Plus	Shreveport, LA	28430
SAT	1710	1610	Louisiana Pelican	Baton Rouge, LA	28450
SAT	1730	1730	Tango	Buenos Aires, LU	28650
SAT	2000	2000	Restoration Project/Feline Friends	Port Alberni, BC	28750
SAT	2200	2200	Alii	Lihue, HI	28730

This information is available in PDF format, allowing you to save it and use for reference.
Chapter Nets PDF

All changes to the above times and/or frequencies should be referred to the Chapter Coordinator if you desire accuracy of your net.

KA0ZPP James H Fox
PO Box 135,
Mayhill, NM 88339
ka0zpp10ten@gmail.com

There are also various 10-10 daily SSB nets (except Sunday) on 28.8 and 28.38 MHz.
Information on these nets showing day of week, and net control stations is listed
under the category, Daily Nets, on the website.

Chapter Guidelines

Posted on July 22, 2013 by David Treat

Ten-Ten International Net, Inc.
Monitoring 28.800 Khz Daily-Except Sunday

Chuck Dockery, N7UQ, #72774
112 S Rolling Meadows Dr,
Wylie, TX 75098-5163

The basic purposes of the 10-10 International Net, Inc. are “…to promote activity on the 10 meter band, to handle traffic and to assist radio amateurs in improving their technical skills and operating procedures….” Chapters are responsible for promoting these purposes on a local level particularly during periods of minimum sunspot activity.

A.What is a 10-10 Chapter? A 10-10 Chapter is a group of 10-10 members in good standing, normally, but not necessarily, located in the same geographic area (ground wave distance), who wish to participate in the activities of the 10-10 International Net, Inc. Although the Chapter exists to promote the purposes of the International group on a local basis, the 10-10 International Net, Inc. will not be liable for physical or verbal activities of the Chapters.

B. Basic Requirements for Becoming a 10-10 Chapter

1. U.S. Chapters consist of seven or more members except for Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska, Hawaii, and all DX Chapters must have five or more members. Members must be in good standing (dues paid). The 10-10 Database Manager may be consulted about the membership status of potential Chapter members.

2. A Chapter must have a name and must conduct weekly scheduled nets.

3. They must select a Chapter Head whose responsibilities are detailed later.

4. The group must complete a ’10-10 Chapter Application,’ copy enclosed, and forward to the Chapter Coordinator for approval by the Chapter Relations Committee. The Chapter Coordinator will adjust frequencies to prevent conflicts and may suggest alternate frequencies in order to use the entire 10 meter band.

5. Nets may meet on any mode as permitted for that portion of the 10 meter band.

C. Chapter Privileges

1. May participate as a Chapter in all 10-10 contests in accordance with published rules. (Chapter members within 150 miles of the Chapter may assign their score to the Chapter.)

2. May issue a Chapter Certificate. Charges assessed for the Certificate program should not exceed chapter costs of the program. May issue a chapter number only via email or for an S.A.S.E. (self addressed stamped envelope)

3. May elect officers, have a treasury and charge dues or raise funds by any lawful means.

4. May support any activity deemed good for amateur radio.

D. Chapter Reporting

A responsible chapter official must report to the Chapter Coordinator. This is done quarterly. If there are no changes to the previous report, then the chapter can go for up to a year without reporting. A report must then be made even though no changes have been made. These reports may be made via the U.S. Postal Service or via email. For access to the reporting forms, go to the “Resources” and click on it, from the pop-up menu choose “Forms”, (The forms are in the fourth row.)

E. Reasons for Terminating Chapter Affiliation

1. Failure to file a quarterly report for four consecutive quarters.

2. Suspension of net operations for more than a three month period. Permission to suspend must be obtained from the Chapter Manager.

3. Deliberately furnishing incorrect information on report.

4. Conduct unbecoming an amateur radio operator.

F. Responsibilities of the Chapter Head

1. The chapter head shall guide the activities of the chapter and is responsible for keeping the membership interested and motivated to operate on 10 meters, participate in 10-10 activities, and promote the purposes of the 10-10 International Net, Inc.

2. The chapter head shall be the liaison between the chapter and the parent organization, usually through the Chapter Coordinator.

3. The chapter head may appoint an assistant and/or create local committees if necessary.

4. The chapter head or his designated representative shall report quarterly to the Chapter Coordinator on the approved form or via e-mail if desired.

5. The chapter head must secure approval of the Chapter Coordinator prior to changing net operations (day, time or frequency) and/or certificate requirements. Approval for temporary changes (e.g. for one month’s duration) in net operations need not be obtained. The Chapter Coordinator and the 10-10 membership at large, however, should be notified –

6. Chapter heads of chapters with certificate programs should be aware that the position of Certificate Manager requires a lot of time and effort. Much of a chapter’s success – or failure – depends on the timely and faithful performance by the C.M.

7. The chapter head (or his designee) should consult with the Chapter Coordinator about any questions regarding operation which may develop. Use this link to obtain a copy of the Chapter Application form.

8. The Chapter Head must be a member in good-standing and continue so until he/she gives up the position.

Ten-Ten Chapters

Posted on July 22, 2013 by David Treat

10-10 AFFILIATED CHAPTER LISTING

as of January 2026

All Chapter heads/managers: Please review the rules regarding chapters as outlined in Ten-Ten International Net’s Operation Manual. There seems to be some confusion by new as well as a few older members about the proper conduct of chapter nets. Any comments or questions please contact me. Thank you for your attention.

https://www.www.ten-ten.org/Forms/documents/1010_Ops_manual_2021.pdf

The purposes of 10-10 are “to promote activity on the 10-meter amateur band, to handle traffic and to assist radio amateurs in improving their technical skills and operating procedures.” Affiliated chapters of 10-10 are responsible for promoting these purposes, generally on a local level, and especially during periods of minimum sunspot activity. Additionally, groups that are already formed may apply to become affiliated chapters.

Great news: We have a brand new chapter from the great state of Idaho, please welcome the Panhandlers to our organization. (see information below)

Chuck Dockery, N7UQ, #72774
112 S Rolling Meadows Dr,
Wylie, TX 75098-5163

Chapter

Last
Report

Officials

10-Bar-X

09/2025

CH KD5KC Michael Olbrisch 309 Kent Ave., El Paso, TX 79922-1222 Email KD5KC

Aloha

08/2025

CH/CM NH7PE Irene M. Kubica POB 1800, Pahoa, HI 96778-1800

Arizona Desert Chapter

01/2026

CH AJ7T Ron McKee 773 W. Tumbleweed Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233 Email AJ7T

CM W7WHB Stephen Wagner, 338 Nevada Way, Gilbert, AZ 85233 W7WHB@arrl.Net

Arlington (VA)

12/2025

CH/CM AB4YP Jim Hurysz PO Box 5191 Arlington, VA 22205
Email AD4YP

Bauxite

02/2026

CH WB5ARI Jackie Hancock Chapter matters are to be sent To the CM, K5BKT
CM K5BKT Peg Porterfield 4426 Congo Rd Benton, AR 72019
Email K5BKT

Bay Area

09/2025

CH K6BIR Vince Walton 22917 Lilla Rd, Hayward, CA 94541
Email K6BIR

Castle Craig

09/2025

CH/CM N1API Al Kaiser 194 Glen Hills Road Meriden, CT 06451-3832 Email N1API

Cincinnati Area
Ten Tuners (CATT)

04/2025

CH K1KIM Andrew H “Andy” Stark
436 Bittersea Ct. Cincinnati, OH 45255 gnggnggone@yahoo.com
CM/Correspondent K8CTM Michael Donoghue, k8ctm1@gmail.com 20615 Longview Dr, Lawrenceburg IN 47025

City Of Lights

01/2026

CH/CM KC9EOQ Dean Holste 805 Laurel Dr. Aurora Il. 60506 Email KC9EOQ

Colorado Centennial/Frontier Gang

02/2025

CH/CM WB0CON Eva Donaldson, 12933 W Montana Drive, Lakewood CO 80228
Email WB0CON

Cowtown

12/2025

CH NJ5T Johnny Hayes, 5707 Ridge Drive, Arlington TX, 76016 Email NJ5T
CM KB5UNX Morrie Pickler, 3200 Kenilworth, Arlington TX, 76001 Email KB5UNX
Correspondent W5WJH Bill Hoffman, 302 Primrose Hill, Euless TX 76039 Email W5WJH

Cradle of Confederacy

07/2025

CH/CM Lewin Nyman K1AZE, 2529 Boykin Pl. Montgomery, AL. 36117. Email K1AZE

Fort McHenry
Cornerstone
Yodar Kritch

03/2024

CH/CM K3TUJ Bill Jowanowitch 963 Stormont Circle Arbutus, MD 21227-3816Email K3TUJ

Gateway

01/2026

CH KA0HZP Bill Campbell, 518 East Jefferson Ave., St Louis, MO 63122 Email KA0HZP

Hanse

02/2026

CH/CM Rainer Knabe

emailto:Rainer Knabe DB2LU Muhlenstrabe 15a, Langwedel, SH, 24631, Germany

Houston S.H.O.T.
(Space Houston On Ten)

08/2025

CH/CM N5MT Mike Davidson 26274 Whispering Pines Av., Denham Springs LA 70726
Email N5MT

Lonestar

12/2025

Louisiana Pelican
10-10 Net

08/2025

CH W5JY Jim Milliken, 8024 Seven Oaks Dr., Baton Rouge LA 70806

CM N5MT N5MT Mike Davidson 26274 Whispering Pines Av., Denham Springs LA 70726
Email N5MT

Milwauakee

04/2025

CH KA9JCP Ron Crown Send email to ka9jcp@milwpc.com

Neanderthal

02/2026

CH DF3TE Elfi Herre Luxemburger Str. 59 Euskirchen, 53881, Germany,Email DF3TE

CM DB2LU Rainer Knaebe. DB2LU Muehlenstarsse 15a, 24631 Langwedel, Germany.

db2lu@web.de

New Mexico Mud Ducks

06/2025

CH/CM KM5EH Marcus Lieberman 2300 Hurley Dr NW Albuquerque, NM 87120-1013 Email KM5EH

Oregon Trail

01/2026

CH/CM K7QXG Bob Peschka 592 SE Cypress Ave. Dallas, OR 97338 Email K7QXG or Other Email

Panhandlers

10/2025

CH/CM K7SYS John Kludt 1613 Poplar St. Sandpoint, Id. 83864 Email to: johnnykludt@gmail.com

Possum Trot

07/2024

CH/CM KM4ODS George M Davenport, 201 Whitechapel Ln, Raeford, NC 28376 Email KM4ODS

Red River Valley
(Steamboat Plus)

01/2026

CH Ronnie Hull W5SUM 1855 Shady Lane Shreveport, LA. 71118 Phone: 318-550-8269

email: w5sum@yahoo.com

CM Bob Stoll KG5ZMQ email: rstoll45@gmail.com

Route-66

09/2025

CH/CM KA9ADD Larry Roth, 911 Mayfair Drive, Booneville, IN 47601 Email KA9ADD

TANGO

08/2025

CH LU1BJW Horacio C Petrera, Av. Del Liberator 5831 6C, CABA zip 1428 Buenos Aires City, Argentina Email LU1BJW
CM NV3V Martin Cadirola 1923 Chestnut Branch Way, Clarksburg, MD 20871
Email NV3V

Up The Crick

12/2025

CH/CM AF7LB Matt Cecil PO Box 51104, Eugene, OR 97405
Email AF7LB

WINDFARMS

08/2025

CH/CM KI6OY Lee Zalaznik 334 Olivina Ave, Livermore CA 94551-6137 Email KI6OY

Alii

QRT

Effective 01/30/2022

All American City

Deaffiliated

Effective 07/2010

Battle Road

QRT

Effective 10/03/2015

Branding Iron II

QRT

Effective 09/2016

Branding Iron

QRT

Effective 02/23/2025

Boomtown

QRT

Effective 1 July 2015

Busy Bee

Deaffiliated

Effective 02/01/2010

Channel Islands

Deaffiliated

Effective 3/1/2021

Chief Seattle

QRT

Effective 05/2024

City of Roses & Portland Bridges

QRT

Effective 12/2017

Colorado
Quartermaster

Deaffiliated

Effective 02/11/2010

Concho Valley Chapter

Deaffiliated

Effective 02/01/2010

Cradle of Confederacy

QRT

Effective 11/30/2021

Crazy Eights

Deaffiliated

Effective 05/03/2013

Cypress Chapter

Deaffiliated

Effective 02/27/2014

Down Under

QRT

Effective 05/2024

Edmonton Area 10-10ers
City Of Champions

Deaffiliated

Effective 04/2012

Egyptian Radio Club

Deaffiliated

Effective 03/2014

Electric City

QRT

Effective 10/3/2015

GB Ten
(Great Britain On Ten)

QRT

Effective 04/09/2011

Gold City

QRT

Effective 08/31/2021

Kansas Trails

QRT

Effective 25 Jul 2014

Kentucky Cardinal

Deaffiliated

Effective 11/15/2016

Keystone
Keystone Stars

Deaffiliated

Effective 11/16/2016

Lilac City

Deaffiliated

Effective 05/14/2013

Major Leauge Baseball

QRT

Effective 10/2023

Maine-iacs

Deaffiliated

Effective 11/15/2016

Margarita and Martini

Deaffiliated

Effective 06/26/2014

Milwaukee

QRT

Effective 05/2024

Minuteman/Old Ironsides

Deaffiliated

Effective 02/2019

New Waterkant

QRT

Effective 08/13/2017

Oklahoma Route
66 Chapter

Deaffiliated

Effective 11/16/2016

Outlaws On Ten
Bounty Hunter

QRT

Effective 07/21/2014

Palmetto Chapter

Deaffiliated

Effective 02/27/2014

Peshtigo Fire

QRT

Effective 07/01/2012

Pikes Peak Ten Ten

Deaffiliated

Effective 01/27/2015

Portland 500

QRT

Effective 09/2018

Republic of Texas

QRT

Effective 6/16/2016

Restoration Project
Feline Friends

QRT

Effective 9/14/2017

Santa Fe Trail

QRT

Effective 02/2019

Sky Blue Waters/Tin Lizzie

QRT

Effective 06/2020

South Central Illinois Ten Meter Club

Deaffiliated

Effective 03/2020

South Texas
Lighthorse Brigade

QRT

Effective 7/20/2013

Speedway

QRT

Effective 04/18/2025

Steel City

Deaffiliated

Effective 11/15/2016

Space Coast

QRT

Effective 05/05/2018

Springbok

QRT

Effective 02/07/2016

TRAIL DRIVER

QRT

Effective 09/2016

Twin Cities

QRT

Effective 06/2020

Electronic Delivery

Posted on July 22, 2013 by David Treat

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.

Activities

Posted on July 22, 2013 by David Treat

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

Posted on July 21, 2013 by David Treat

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

Posted on July 20, 2013 by David Treat

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 worldwide.

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 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.

A PDF membership card and certificate are emailed 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?

Membership costs depend on the type of membership. A list of membership types (and applications) is located here: Membership

Current membership costs are located here: Fee Schedule

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 if 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, both 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 March 12, 2026

Ten Ten International

Posted on July 20, 2013 by David Treat

NOTICE TO ALL CURRENT/FUTURE MEMBERS

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

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.

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QSO Parties, Contests and Special Operating Activities

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What is 10-10 ?

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