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.
KQX-3184 Rick Viselli Arcadia 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: KQX-3184 more. Was issued to Rick Viselli, at 332 Alster Avenue, Arcadia, California. For All You Know, I May Be Dead. 73s. 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 o less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3414 Jerry Husted Redondo Beach 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: KQX-3414 more. Was issued to Sharon and Jerry Husted, at 1606 Van Horne Lane, Redondo Beach, California. Their CB handles were Robin Hood and Shanny Girl. Card is white and green with black text. Has an image of a forest with deer. Robin Hood is aiming a bow and arrow. 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
KQX-3414 Jerry Husted Redondo Beach 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: KQX-3414 more. Was issued to Sharon and Jerry Husted, at 1606 Van Horne Lane, Redondo Beach, California. Their CB handles were Robin Hood and Shanny Girl. Card is white and green text. Has an image of a bow and arrow. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3434 Dick Parker Baldwin Park CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQX-3434 more. Was issued to Rosie and Dick Parker, at 4822 Park Avenue, Baldwin Park, California. Child is Mark Parker. Was a member of San Gabriel Valley Eagles. Base and mobile units. 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 be less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3542 Tom Carter Rialto 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: KQX-3543 more. Was issued to Sylvia and Tom Carter, at 645 West Grove Street, Rialto, California. His CB handle was Sarge. (USAF Ret.) Children names are Katie and Suzie Carter. Base and mobile units. Card is white with black text. Has an image of a Pace 2300 CB radio. 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
KQX-3635 K Kendall Golson Colton CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQX-3635 more. Was issued to Dr K. Kendall Golson, PH.D, 1223 North Mt Vernon Avenue, Colton, California. His CB handle was Chief Noslog. Card is white with red text. Has an image of an Native Indian in full head gear. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3656 John Wheeler Torrance 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: KQX-3635 more. Was issued to Ruth and John Wheeler, at 1604 West 224th Street, Torrance, Califonia. His CB handle was Dealer. Her CB handle was Dealers Choice. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of 4 men sitting around a table playing cards. 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 o less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3656 John Wheeler Torrance 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: KQX-3635 more. Was issued to Ruth and John Wheeler, at 1604 West 224th Street, Torrance, Califonia. Card is white with red text. Has a silver American Eagle and 2 radio towers. 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 popul less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3684 Sam Hornsby Rialto 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: KQX-3684 more. Was issued to Sam Hornsby, at 132 East South Street, Rialto, California. His CB handle was The Red Baron. Wheres That Over-Height Antenna? 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 beca less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-3884 Alf Shadley Fontana 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: KQX-3884 more. Was issued to Florence and Alf Shadley, at 14773 Ivy Avenue, Fontana, California. His CB handle was Little Punk and her handle was Bag Of Bones. Card is green with black text. Artwork is signed by Jim Fry. 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 t less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-4009 Steve Hugyik Montclair CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQX-4009 more. Was issued to Bobbie and Steve Hugyik, at 5034 Holt Blvd B-19, Montclair, California. Card is white with purple text. Has an image with the caption We Probably Wont See Another Harmless Little Garden Snake All Day Long. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-4013 Walter Kendrick Torrance CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card, dated 1968, was sent from CB radio station: KQX-4013 more. Was issued to Winnie and Walter Kendrick, at 20710 South Catalina Street, Torrance, California. His CB handle was Three Duces. Mobile unit handle was Open Road and the boat was called Magnolia. Base, mobile and marine units. 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 equi less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-4082 Frank Pribble Colton 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: KQX-4082 more. Was issued to Frank M. Pribble & family, at 290 Fogg Street, Colton, California. Base and mobile units. 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 ra less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-4147 Don Ellis San Bernadino 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: KQX-4147 more. Was issued to Rhonda and Don Ellis, at 6604 Elm Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Card is gold and 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 exchanging QSL less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-4147 Don Ellis San Bernadino 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: KQX-4147 more. Was issued to Rhonda and Don Ellis, at 6604 Elm Avenue, San Bernardino, California. Their old address, crossed out, was at 21912 Grand Terrace Road, Colton, California. Card is white with red and blue 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KQX-4313 Dennis Plourd Gardena 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: KQX-4313 more. Was issued to Lydia and Dennis Plourd. at 402 East 186th Street, Gardena, California. Children names are Jim, Don, Bob, and Ray Plourd. Card is white with gold text. Has an image of an old western town with horses. 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. less
$14.00 $10.50