Brian,

There are several small companies that we have given permission to use our logo on small items such as hats, mugs, etc. There is a short written agreement that they sign and that Bob Inderbitzen approves. These companies are usually small cottage industries that sell items limited quantities of merchandise at Conventions and Hamfests. I have attached list of these companies.

We do not give permission to vendors to sell large quantities of ARRL merchandise, such as shirts. We reserve this right to ourselves. FYI, Chris, Bob and I have chased down a number of companies who have tried to mass market our merchandise without our permission and they usually cease the practice when we alert them to it. If they do not cease the practice after we alert them by email or phone call, Chris sends them a cease and desist letter.

Beyond the above, I checked with staff and we have not given permission for any commercial usage or implied endorsement using the DXCC or LoTW logos. Some advertisers have used the terms in the context of “This transceiver/antenna will help you achieve DXCC quicker” but, in my opinion, that is not an endorsement or commercializing our trademark.

As Dave already wrote, we will be discussing this with Chris tomorrow.

73,

Harold

Harold Kramer, WJ1B

Chief Operating Officer

ARRL -the national association for Amateur Radio

225 Main Street

Newington, CT 06111

(860) 594 -0220