This is really absurd. I do not believe that this is the proper forum for a
discussion about the politics of Burma/Mayanmar. In any case, it is unlikely
that the present military leadership will respond to our protests by
releasing Aung San Suu Kyi, although maybe if we enclose $5.00 in our QSL
Wellpersonally I prefer Rhodesia over Zimbawe, and
Burma over Mynamar, but I am an O.F and I grew up
with these names as a young SWL and DX'er. With the
end of the Colonization Period and independence, many
countries have chosen more traditional names in the native
dialogue. I am sure that we
Who really cares (except those who live there) how it's pronounced?
Just get them in the log!
Bill W5EC
How about the Belgian Congo?? Sounds better than Zaire but that
I haven't heard too many people say Lakshadweep yet, and Malyj
Vysotskij has been giving some people fits trying
Larry, K4WLS wrote:
I am sure that we would all prefer United States
of America rather than keep the old name of New Britainia.
I missed something in American history or I don't recall that name!
I can't even spell it off the bat without looking
it up, much less pronounce it correctly.
