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-8470 Virgil Hamilton Colton 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-8470 more. Was issued to Madeline and Virgil Hamilton, at 640 North Forth Street, Colton, California. Lafayette base and mobile units. Card is white with black text. Has an image of Lucy shouting at Charlie Brown. 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-8621 Mike Ferrell 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-8621 more. Was issued to Mike Ferrell, at 3203 North Main Street, Baldwin Park, California. This homemade card is white with black and green 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
KQY-0936 Andy Barnett Bakersfield CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQY-0936 more. Was issued to Benna and Andy Barnett, at 713 Meadow Street, Bakersfield, California. Children names are Jerry and Jack Barnett. Card is white with black text. Has an image of a brown 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 1960 less
$14.00 $10.50
KQY-1101 Paul Gilstrap Torrance CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQY-1101 more. Was issued to Paul Gilstrap, at 1912 Arlington Avenue, Torrance, California. His CB handle was Termite. 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 practic less
$14.00 $10.50
KQY-1145 Dennis Mach Pico Rivera CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQY-1145 more. Was issued to Midge and Dennis Mach, at 8610 Railton Street, Pico Rivera, California. Member of the San Gabriel Valley Eagles Radio Team. Children names are Diane and Mike Mach. Base and mobile units. Card is white with black tex with multi-colored images of Road Runner. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KQY-1163 Lee Elliott Bakersfield CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KQY-1163 more. Was issued to Linda and Lee Elliott, at 2115 19th Street, Bakersfield, California. Christian Endeavor. For Christ And The Church. Card is white with orange 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 popul less
$14.00 $10.50
KQY-1291 Chris Brown Torrance 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: KQY-1291 more. Was issued to Chris Brown, at 1502 East Carson Street, Torrance, California. His CB handle was The Barracuda. Card is white with brown text. Has an image of a Plymouth Barracuda. 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 1 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0012 Ray Cloud 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: KRA-0012 more. Was issued to Glenda and Ray Cloud, at 36 North Adelbert Avenue, Stockton, California. The Cloud Family. Card is white with gold and black text. Has images of 3 Native Indians. 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 rad less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0085 J W Hall Firebaugh 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: KRA-0085 more. Was issued to Thelma and J.W. Hall, at 4700 Road 8 1/2, Firebaugh, California. His CB handle was The Giraffe. Children names are Sandra and Barbara Hall. The Halls. Card is white with orange text. Giraffe stamp on back side bled through slightly.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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0259 Dick Van Norden Hayward CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-0259 more. Was issued to Arlene and Dick Van Norden, at 2705 Bal Harbor Lane, Hayward, California. 73s from the Van Nordens. Card is white with black text with images of Dick fishing and Arlene roller skating. TeeJay a CB handle or artist signature? 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 the less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0393 Alex Meyer San Jose 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: KRA-0393 more. Was issued to Winny and Alex Meyer, at 3153 Tristian Avenue, San Jose, California. His CB handle was Dutch. Child name is Gerda Meyer. Card is white with blue 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 b less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0480 Robert Penn Lemoore CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card 1
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-0480 more. Was issued to Robert Penn, at 1440 Mulberry Lane, Lemoore, California. Card is white with brown 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 the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards to con less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0480 Robert Penn Lemoore CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card 2
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-0480 more. Was issued to Robert Penn, at 1440 Mulberry Lane, Lemoore, California. Card is beige with green 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 radi less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0498 Vernon Ray 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: KRA-0398 more. Was issued to Vernon Ray, at 4717 East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, California. Card is white with black and red text. Callsign was missprinted, crossed out and corrected above. The newly adopted zipcode 5 digit format was also added. It was then sent to out to other QSL collectors. 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, less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0559 Jim Dawson Richmond 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: KRA-0559 more. Was issued to Marcia and Jim Dawson, at 3239 McBryde Avenue, Richmond, California. Children names are Debbie, Barbie and Steven Dawson. The Dawsons. Card is white with orange 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 ban less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-0571 Dave Souza Fremont 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: KRA-0571 more. Was issued to Mary and Dave Souza, at 4656 Portola Drive, Fremont, California. Card is white and gold 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 card less
$14.00 $10.50