QSL Cards
Ham CB SWL QSL Postcards
During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards to confirm radio contacts was enjoyed by many with this new hobby. Many cards have mention of children, refered to as background noise. Some taunt the FCC about then rules and regulations.About 2005, we bought a very large collection of QSL cards from the estate of the late Henry C. Tadrzenski, KMA-4245, from Bristol, CT. At the time, we looked at them, we sorted them by states, and then re-stored them until now. Henry was an avid user of Citizens Band radio, back in the mid 1960's. He traded bundles of cards with everyone, most times without making radio contact, and accumulated over 15,000 cards. All of the cards appear to be from the same time period, from about 1965-1969. Some cards have a 4 or 5 cent stamp and postmark, and some may just be noted with a date and comments about radio equipment. Some cards have pre-zipcode zone numbers, and some have letters in their telephone number. A few even have notice of their old original CB call sign that was change to the newer assignment, back in the early 1960's. Today, these cards are very collectible and look great matted and framed.
KPA-5598 Jess Seals Sacramento CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5598 more. Was issued to Iline and Jess Seals, at 2005 Ernest Way, Sacramento, California. Children names are Larry and Ron Seals. Card is white with red text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the p less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5609 John Anderson Oroville CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5609 more. Was issued to John Anderson, (also known as Tom Anderson), at 16 Terrace Lane, Oroville, California. Card is white with red text. Has an image of an American Eagle. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became po less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5792 Prince Geller Strathmore CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5792 more. Was issued to Mary and Prince Geller, of Strathmore, California. His CB handle was The Old Toter. Base and mobile units. Card is white with red text. Has an image of a truck, with a CB whip antenna. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960 less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5795 Dick Benson San Jose CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card, dated 1967, was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5795 more. Was issued to Susie and Dick Benson, at 21581 Bertram Avenue, San Jose, California. Children names are Gene and Jack Benson. In The Heart Of Almaden. Card is white with red text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band r less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5798 Don Hoak Stockton CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5798 more. Was issued to Mary and Don Hoak, at 2610 Cherokee Road, Stockton, California. Card is white with red text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards to confirm less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5957 James Berryhill Tulare CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 1
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card, dated 1968, was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5957 more. Was issued to Dess and James Berryhill, at 183 Silva Street, Tulare, California. Faster Maw, I Got Skip. Card is white with black text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of ex less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5957 James Berryhill Tulare CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 2
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5957 more. Was issued to Dess and James Berryhill, at 183 Silva Street, Tulare, California. The Old Fisherman. Card is white with black and red text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-5983 Bill Galli Sanger CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-5983 more. Was issued to Bill Galli, at 2125 Vine Street, Sanger, California. Card is white with black and blue text. Has an image or 2 hound dogs, Looking For Skippers. FCC. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became pop less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-6149 M Leon Lawler Fresno CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-6149 more. Was issued to M. Leon Lawler at 3894 East Michigan Avenue, Fresno, California. His CB handle is the Lonely Bull. Card is white with black text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practi less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-6318 Gib Cantrells Fresno CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-6318 more. Was issued to Vanda and Gib Cantrell, at 4398 North West Avenue, Fresno, California. Child name is Cliff. Card is white with gold and black text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the pra less
$14.00 $10.50
KPC-3412 Guy Maltby Seaside California 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPC-3412 more. Was issued to Guy D. Maltby, at 1140 Clementina Avenue, Seaside, California. Card is white with black and red text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards t less
$14.00 $10.50
KPD-3028 Curt Ohmie Sacramento CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 1
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPD-3028 more. Was issued to Jeann and Curt Ohmie, of Sacramento, California. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of a CB mobile microphone. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practic less
$14.00 $10.50
KPD-3028 Curt Ohmie Sacramento CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 2
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPD-3028 more. Was issued to Jeann and Curt Ohmie, of Sacramento, California. His CB handle was Resistor and her CB handle was Owl. Lil Resistors (children names) are Wayne and Ricky Ohmie. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of a a resistor and an owl. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate less
$14.00 $10.50
KPH-4556 Bill Pougher Fort Bliss Texas 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRH-4556 more. Was issued to Opal and Bill Pougher, at 1303 A Humphrey Road, Fort Bliss, Texas. Card has an image of skateboards with CB whip antennas. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of less
$14.00 $10.50
KPQ-4786 Phil Cornwall San Francisco CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPQ-4786 more. Was issued to Joan and Phil Cornwall, at 1st Infantry Division, APO San Francisco, California. On the back, says 73s From Lai Khe, South Viet Nam. Children names are Lisa and Monica Cornwall. Card is white with black text. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipme less
$14.00 $10.50
KQD-5091 Jerry Beyer San Gabriel CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 1
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This used card, postmarked 1967, was sent from CB radio station: KQD-5091 more. Was issued to Lynne and Jerry Beyer, at 217a East Marshall Street, San Gabriel, California. The family dog name was Ralph. Card is white with red text. Partial postmark bled through picture side. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, less
$14.00 $10.50