The Cypress Chapter & The Use of Lists

All serious paperchasers have a list that is exchanged containing all the information they have accumulated on all the Chapters they work. Some are shorter than others and they all vary widely in style and format, there are a great number of amateur radio operators using lists compatible with software packages that let you import another list.

NUMBERS OVER THE AIR -

Why not just give the numbers over the air? Is this ethical or use numbers that weren't actually exchanged over the air? Good questions and they both deserve 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, 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 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.

Page updated: September 10, 2007