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.
KRA-1833 Garland Sheets Stockton 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: KRA-1833 more. Was issued to Lois and Garland Sheets, at 1536 South Oro Street, Stockton, California. His CB handle was The Pipeliner. Card is white with red text. Has an image of 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. Duri less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-1833 Garland Sheets Stockton 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: KRA-1833 more. Was issued to Lois and Garland Sheets, at 1536 South Oro Street, Stockton, California. His CB handle was The Pipeliner. Children names are Linda, Garland, Jimmy and Diane Sheets. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of a tractor used to install oil pipelines. 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, common less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-1857 Dale Smith Penryn 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-1857 more. Was issued to Helyn and Dale Smith, at Route 1, Penryn, California. Card is white with black text. Has an artist drawn house and red car. 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
KRA-2042 Ralph Garcia 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-2042 more. Was issued to Joan and Ralph Garcia, at 4452 Ardo Street, Fremont, California. Child name is Cheryl Garcia. 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 pr less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2213 Slug Lesneski Porterville Cal 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 1
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-2213 more. Was issued to Slug Lesneski, at 430 East Cleveland Avenue, Porterville, California. Family members are Donna, Chris and Lester Lesneski. Card is white with green text. Ole Sluggo. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2213 Slug Lesneski Porterville Cal 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 2
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-2213 more. Was issued to Slug Lesneski, at 430 East Cleveland Avenue, Porterville, California. Family members are Donna, Chris and Lester Lesneski. 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 radi less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2358 Lynn Stubberfield San Pablo 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-2358 more. Was issued to Pat and Lynn Stubberfield, at 2211 Alfreda Blvd, San Pablo, California. Children names are Joey and Chris. Card is white with black text. Has 2 images of antique red cars. 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 citize less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2399 Thomas Huey Napa 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: KRA-2399 more. Was issued to Thomas B. Huey, at 1950 Silverado Trail, Napa, California. Member of Napa County Radio Service, Emergency Auxiliary. Card is white with 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 popula less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2427 Chuck Payton Santa Clara 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-2427 more. Was issued to Shirley and Chuck Payton, at 4492 Davis Street, Agnew Village, Santa Clara, California. Base and mobile units.His CB handle was The Irishman. 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 r less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2478 Larry Bowlin 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: KRA-2478 more. Was issued to Wilma and Larry Bowlin, at 105a Forest Road, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, California. Base and mobile units. Member of Citizens Patrol EAV, Unit 14. 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 196 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2536 Bill Roberts San Pablo 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: KRA-2536 more. Was issued to Pat and Bill Roberts, at 2653 Rim Road, San Pablo, California. Children names are Pam, Rick and Brian Roberts. Was a member of Bee Back Radio Club. Card is yellow 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2536 Bill Roberts San Pablo 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: KRA-2536 more. Was issued to Pat and Bill Roberts, at 2653 Rim Road, San Pablo, California. Children names are Pam, Ricky and Brian Roberts. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2536 Bill Roberts San Pablo CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 3
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-2536 more. Was issued to Pat and Bill Roberts, at 2653 Rim Road, San Pablo, California. Children names are Pam, Rick and Brian Roberts. Card is pink 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2536 Bill Roberts San Pablo CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 4
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KRA-2536 more. Was issued to Pat and Bill Roberts, at 2653 Rim Road, San Pablo, California. Children names are Pam, Ricky and Brian Roberts. Card is green with brown 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, a less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2576 Harry Graham San Leandro 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-2576 more. Was issued to Betty and Harry Graham, at 14988 Swenson Street, San Leandro, California. Child name is Fred Graham. USAF. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2615 Jim 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-2615 more. Was issued to Margaret and Jim Cloud, at 4806 East 4th Street, Stockton, California. His CB handle was Bootlegger. Card is white with blck and red text. Has an image of a hillbilly in a rocking chair. 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 19 less
$14.00 $10.50