[TowerTalk] QSL card in the hole before the concrete pour

[Mike]

QSL cards in the hole is a red herring, promulgated by the Big Guns to steer the DX 
away from you. You're supposed to toss in a straight key. Electrons travel better in 
metal than card stock.

73, Mike NF4L

On 11/1/2011 3:36 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
> Anyone know where and when this practice started? I've been a ham for
> more than a few years, but this discussion is the first time I have
> seen throwing in QSL cards to the tower pour mentioned. Who started it?
>
> Jack B, W6FB
>
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> On Nov 1, 2011, at 12:31 PM, Ward Silver wrote:
>
>> I put one card in from each continent - it seems to help :-)
>>
>> For an interesting touch, I also inscribed the abbreviations for
>> each major directionin the top surface of the pour - EU/SA/JA/VK/AN/
>> CAR/AF.  I think it helps the electrons figure out what I'm trying
>> to accomplish!
>>
>> 73, Ward N0AX
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