[Boatanchors] OT - Sort Of, A DX Info List?

[Jim]

Duane,
DX prefixes change constantly and it seems that everyone has a special event 
that requires another prefix variation.
The "Allocation of International Call Signs" table in the back of the ARRL 
logbook is really the only definitive listing.

Jim

> Hi All,
>
> Every once in a while the old blind Wizard gets the DX bug and does his
> favorite "Hunt And Pounce" search routine in quest of a new country or
> seldom heard one. It seems that I always come up with some call signs 
> nobody
> has ever heard of before! Now since I am totally blind, and can still hear 
> a
> Flea break wind at a thousand meters during traffic rush hour, I normally
> get the call signs written down correctly! When in doubt, I do the Contest
> unpardonable sin, I ask the operator to please give me his call sign in
> phoenitics. Most do, but a few say words I have to go look up in my Flunk
> And Wiggle Talking Dictionary! Some very colorful metaphors!
>
> Now is there a list among the 550+ 'qsl.net' lists that deals exclusively
> with DX call questions? If so, please advise me of the link and I will go
> subscribe.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO