I haven' seen anyone address this on ODV, so I will bring to everyone's
attention.  Please take a look at:

 http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/03/14/3/?nc=1

before you read further.

This is an announcement of an IRLP contest, on our WebPages, with no
indication of any sort that sponsorship is not by the ARRL.  The CQ Contest
reflector was filled with comments on March 14, the first day the
announcement appeared, and although the number is down, there are still
comments being made.

The thought of the ARRL sponsoring a contest where entrants need not have a
radio or a license to participate, has certainly sparked some comments from
Pacific Division members.  I believe that there is no harm in mentioning it,
but that a disclaimer of ARRL sponsorship should have been included.  Have
any of you folks received any mail on the subject?  Thanks.

Bob -- W6RGG