The following was forwarded to me by an SEC, who picked this discussion up off the SEC reflector. I suggest you all check the URL provided. I have to admit that this kind of product bothers me. I don't like the image it may project for hams. 73. Jim, W6CF Hello to All, RE: "West Electronics presents Ham Radio Operators ID Badge" http://www.arrl.org/adredir.php3?id=98 The ARRL allowing advertising of this "Amateur Radio" ""badge"" is in my opinion, a really bad idea that can only contribute to a negative image of Ham Radio Operators. Who all wants that to happen? Why would the organization that we all spend many hours a month supporting and one that spends many dollars on public relations and lobbying efforts want to detract from our image by permitting such advertising? I encourage you to email your Division Director and ask them to bring this up at the June Board meeting that is coming right up. They are the ones that have the real power at ARRL. You can find their email address near the top of this page: http://www.arrl.org/email.html. If you wish to copy ARRL Advertising, the address is Debra Jahnke, djahnke@arrl.org. If we do nothing, that shiny badge will likely continue to tarnish our image on the pages of ARRLWeb.