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1010 INTERNATIONAL NET INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 237392286 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.ten-ten.org
revenue
$40K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$263K
employees
0
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

1010 INTERNATIONAL NET, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ASSISTING, ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING AMATEUR RADIO ACTIVITY ON THE 10 METER AMATEUR BAND, USING ALL LAWFUL MODES OF OPERATION AND EMBRACING NEW TECHNOLOGIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

1010 INTERNATIONAL NET INC is an amateur radio organization dedicated to promoting activity on the 10-meter band, handling radio traffic, and improving technical skills among radio operators. The organization supports a global network of affiliated local chapters that conduct regular radio nets and award programs. It offers recognition for member achievements such as contacts made, awards, and participation in chapter activities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $13K
    PUBLICATION OF QUARTERLY 32 PAGE NEWSLETTER WITH NO ADVERTISING TO SUPPLY INFORMATION REGARDING AMATEUR RADIO OPERATIONS. THE NEWSLETTER PROMOTES INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES OF A TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC NATURE, AND ENCOURAGES READERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES WITH FRIENDSHIP AND AID TO OTHERS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

10-10 Daily Net
Daily SSB net on 28.380 MHz at 1800Z (except Sunday) for members to communicate and practice operating procedures.
BARS Program
Honor-system award for making 100-contact increments on the 10-meter band; 500 BAR qualifies members for the International 500 Club.
Chapter Nets
Local and international affiliated chapters conduct regular SSB and CW nets for member engagement and traffic handling.
Continents Award
Award for making confirmed contacts with 10-10 members in all six continents, requiring QSL card submissions.
Counties Award
Recognition for contacting all 3,076 U.S. counties; certificates and seals awarded at milestones, no QSL required.
Paperchasing
Members earn certificates and upgrades by contacting chapter members during weekly net meetings, with rules set by each chapter.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Amateur Radio Member Certification & Awards 8 activities
    • Awards and Recognition Programs
      Establishes and revises rules for awards and award certificate designs, and appoints Award Managers. Awards "BARS" for every 100 contacts with other 10-10 members on the 10-meter band, and membership in the "International 500 Club" for 500 contacts, issuing BAR Award Certificates for 1000, 2500, and subsequent 2500 contacts. Also issues a 10-10 Chapter Award and Certificate Guide.
    • Awards and Recognition Programs
      Establishes and revises rules for awards and award certificate designs, and issues various awards such as "BARS" for contacts with other 10-10 members and membership in the "International 500 Club" for 500 contacts. Also issues BAR Award Certificates for 1000, 2500, and subsequent 2500 contacts.
    • Awards and Recognition Programs
      Establishes rules for and issues various awards and certificates to members for achieving specific numbers of contacts on the 10-meter band, including "BARS" for every 100 contacts, membership in the "International 500 Club," and BAR Award Certificates for 1000, 2500, and subsequent 2500 contacts. It also oversees chapter-issued certificates and upgrades.
    • Awards and Recognition Programs
      Establishes and revises rules for awards and award certificate designs, and appoints Award Managers. Awards "BARS" for every 100 contacts with other 10-10 members on the 10-meter band, and membership in the "International 500 Club" for 500 contacts, issuing BAR Award Certificates for 1000, 2500, and subsequent 2500 contacts. Chapters also issue certificates and upgrades for contacting specific numbers of their members, and the organization issues a 10-10 Chapter Award and Certificate Guide.
    • Membership Management and Engagement
      Issues unique, lifelong 10-10 numbers, membership cards, and certificates to new members, and organizes a summer phone event to connect with participants. Requires applicants to make radio contact with ten existing members and submit a detailed log of each contact.
    • Membership Management and Engagement
      Issues unique, lifelong 10-10 numbers, membership cards, and certificates to new members, and organizes a summer phone event to connect with participants. Requires applicants to make radio contact with ten existing members and submit a detailed log of each contact.
    • Membership Management and Engagement
      Issues unique, lifelong 10-10 numbers, membership cards, and certificates to new members, and organizes a summer phone event to connect with participants. Requires applicants to make radio contact with ten existing members and submit a detailed log of each contact.
    • Membership Management and Support
      Manages membership by issuing unique, lifelong 10-10 numbers, providing PDF membership cards and certificates via email, and requiring new applicants to make radio contact with existing members. The organization also organizes summer phone events to connect with participants.
  • Amateur Radio Repeater and Net Operations 4 activities
    • Amateur Radio Net Operations
      Operates numerous daily SSB amateur radio nets (except Sunday) on 28.8 and 28.38 MHz, and other nets across various locations and times throughout the week. Establishes net procedures and recruits Net Control Stations.
    • Amateur Radio Net Operations
      Operates and monitors numerous daily and weekly amateur radio nets, including SSB and CW nets, on various frequencies (e.g., 28.800 Khz, 28.380 MHz) to facilitate communication among members. This includes establishing net procedures and recruiting Net Control Stations.
    • Amateur Radio Net Operations
      Operates numerous daily SSB amateur radio nets (except Sunday) on 28.8 and 28.38 MHz, and other nets across various locations and times throughout the week. Establishes net procedures and recruits Net Control Stations.
    • Operation of Amateur Radio Nets
      Operates numerous daily and weekly amateur radio nets, including the Ten Ten International Net, across various locations and times, on frequencies such as 28.800 Khz and 28.380 MHz. This includes establishing net procedures and recruiting Net Control Stations.
  • Chapter Network Development & Support 4 activities
    • Chapter Affiliation and Oversight
      Establishes rules for chapter affiliation, maintains liaison with approximately 200 authorized 10-10 Chapters globally, oversees their activities including awards, and monitors weekly chapter net meetings and reports. The organization also facilitates the establishment of new chapters.
    • Chapter Management and Support
      Establishes rules for chapter affiliation, maintains liaison with chapters, oversees chapter activities including awards, and monitors weekly chapter net meetings and reports. Supports approximately 200 authorized 10-10 Chapters globally and establishes new chapters.
    • Chapter Management and Support
      Establishes rules for chapter affiliation, maintains liaison with chapters, oversees chapter activities including awards, and monitors weekly chapter net meetings and reports. Supports approximately 200 authorized 10-10 Chapters globally, including establishing new chapters.
    • Chapter Management and Support
      Establishes rules for chapter affiliation, maintains liaison with chapters, oversees chapter activities including awards, and monitors weekly chapter net meetings and reports. The organization has approximately 200 authorized 10-10 Chapters globally and has established new chapters.
  • Amateur Radio Public Engagement & Events 4 activities
    • Contest and Special Event Sponsorship
      Establishes and reviews rules for all contests, manages proposals for new contests and revisions to existing rules, and oversees Certificate and Scoring Managers. Sponsors eight QSO parties annually, including Phone Parties, CW, and Digital Parties, and three Special Operating Activities: an Anniversary Event, a Meet The Volunteers Event, and a 48-hour event where the W6OI International Club Station is operated by members in all US call areas.
    • Contest and Special Operating Activity Sponsorship
      Sponsors eight annual QSO parties (Phone, CW, and Digital) and three special operating activities, including an Anniversary Event, a Meet The Volunteers Event, and a November event where the W6OI International Club Station is operated by members across US call areas.
    • Contest and Special Operating Event Sponsorship
      Establishes and reviews rules for all contests, manages proposals for new contests, and sponsors eight QSO parties annually (Phone, CW, and Digital Parties) and three Special Operating Activities, including an Anniversary Event and a Meet The Volunteers Event.
    • Contest and Special Operating Event Sponsorship
      Establishes and reviews rules for all contests, manages proposals for new contests and revisions to existing rules, and oversees Certificate and Scoring Managers. Sponsors eight QSO parties annually (Phone, CW, and Digital) and three Special Operating Activities, including an Anniversary Event, a Meet The Volunteers Event, and a 48-hour event with the W6OI International Club Station.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 4 activities
    • Publication and Communication
      Publishes the "10-10 International News" magazine quarterly, distributed digitally via email and accessible on the website to members. Oversees the Editor and is responsible for the content of all official documents, and coordinates public relations matters.
    • Publication and Communication
      Publishes the "10-10 International News" magazine quarterly, distributed digitally via email and accessible on the website to members. Oversees the Editor and is responsible for the content of all official documents, and oversees the Internet Coordinator and all materials on the website.
    • Publication of "10-10 International News"
      Publishes the "10-10 International News" magazine quarterly, distributing it digitally via email to members and making it accessible on the website. The organization also oversees the content of all official documents.
    • Publication of 10-10 International News
      Publishes the "10-10 International News" magazine quarterly, distributed digitally via email and accessible on the website to members. This includes preparing content and overseeing the editor.
  • Scholarship Program Administration 3 activities
    • Scholarship Program Management
      Establishes rules for sponsored scholarships to promote participation, oversees the Scholarship Foundation and Funds, and develops programs for soliciting contributions to support the Scholarship Foundation.
    • Scholarship Program Management
      Establishes rules for sponsored scholarships to promote participation, oversees the Scholarship Foundation and Funds, and develops programs for soliciting contributions to support the Scholarship Foundation.
    • Scholarship Program Management
      Establishes rules for sponsored scholarships to promote participation, oversees the Scholarship Foundation and Funds, and develops programs for soliciting contributions to support the Scholarship Foundation.
  • Association Communications & Membership Management 1 activity
    • Website and Public Relations Management
      Oversees the Internet Coordinator and all materials on the website, and coordinates public relations matters with the Board of Directors, Internet Coordinator, and members. This also includes preparing advertising in Ham Radio related magazines.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$34K85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K15%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$441K
Cash$440K
Investments$0
Liabilities$178K
Net assets$263K
Liquid reserves168.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -20.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 7
  • GEORGE DAVENPORT — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES FOX — DIRECTOR
  • LARRY BERGER — DIRECTOR
  • MARCUS LIEBERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MARK STEELE — DIRECTOR
  • MEL SOJKA — PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT FARROW — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37

who they work with

  • 10-10 Data Manager Partner — Handles membership applications and communications for 1010 INTERNATIONAL NET INC.
  • 10-Bar-X Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Aloha Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Arizona Desert Chapter Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Arlington (VA) Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Bauxite Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Bay Area Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Castle Craig Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Chuck Dockery, N7UQ Partner — Chapter Coordinator
  • Cincinnati Area Ten Tuners (CATT) Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • City Of Lights Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Colorado Centennial/Frontier Gang Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Cowtown Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Cradle of Confederacy Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Dave Ruch Government — Data Manager handling membership applications and changes
  • Dave Ruch Partner — Data Manager responsible for handling membership renewals and communications.
  • European PSK Club Partner — Participates with the club in an Open Season Ten Meter PSK Contest.
  • Fort McHenry Cornerstone Yodar Kritch Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Gateway Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Hanse Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Houston S.H.O.T. (Space Houston On Ten) Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Lonestar Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Louisiana Pelican 10-10 Net Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Milwauakee Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Neanderthal Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • New Mexico Mud Ducks Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • Oregon Trail Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
  • PODXS 070 Club Partner — Participates with the club in an Open Season Ten Meter PSK Contest.
  • Panhandlers Network — Newly affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc. from Idaho.
  • Possum Trot Network — Affiliated chapter of 10-10 International Net Inc.
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