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-2616 Jerry Pickett Newark 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-2616 more. Was issued to Joan and Jerry Pickett, at 37169 Cherry Street, Newark, California. HOWDY! 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2682 George Pickens 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: KRA-2682 more. Was issued to Dorothy and George Pickens, at 3424 Douglas Street, Sacramento, California. 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 citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL c less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-2794 Ray Wright Atwater 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-2794 more. Was issued to Eloise and Ray Wright, at 1865 Heights Avenue, Atwater, California. Member of the San Joaquin 5 Watters. 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-3282 M D Parrish Seaside 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-3282 more. Was issued to Ruth and M.D. Parrish, at 1174 Luxton Street, Seaside, California. Their CB handles were Pop and Mom. Card is white with black text. Has an image of a man bowling. 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 ra less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-3355 Larry Munson El Cerrito 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-3355 more. Was issued to Eleanore and Larry Munson, of El Cerrito, California. Card is white with red and black text. 73s. 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 co less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-3573 Ray Foster 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-3573 more. Was issued to Gin and Ray Foster, at 3661 South 99 Highway, Stockton, California. California Duck Hunter. Child name is Butch. Card is white with green, 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 b less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-3907 Jim Kesner Pacific Grove 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-3907 more. Was issued to Nita and Jim Kesner, at 316 Cypress Avenue, Pacific Grove, California. His CB handle was The Westerner. Card is white with purple 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-4006 Erwin Mickelsen Stockton 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-4006 more. Was issued to Fern and Erwin Mickelsen, at 2125 Report Avenue, Stockton, California. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of an old couple and the cation is You And Your Once More For Old Times Sake. 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
KRA-4018 Ken Chapman 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-4018 more. Was issued to Dottie and Ken Chapman, at 137 Espee Avenue, Richmond, California. Card is pink 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 popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards to conf less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-4237 Ed Barlogio Greenfield 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-4237 more. Was issued to Margaret and Ed Barlogio, of Greenfield, California. His CB handle was Barracuda. Nine Line. Hooked on nine with all 23. Card is white with black text. Has an image of a barracuda. 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, C less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-4320 Bill Mayfield 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: KRA-4320 more. Was issued to Barry and Bill Mayfield, at 3320 Mayfield Drive, Sacramento, California. Card is white with black and blue text. Has an image of a vacuum tube with a radio operator inside, and caption below is Im Not Getting Out! 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 eq less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-4574 Les Blohm San Pablo 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-4574 more. Was issued to Dot and Les Blohm, at 2425 Church Lane, San Pablo, California. Base and mobile units. 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 popular, and the practice of exchangi less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-4837 Charles Dalzell Highlands 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-4837 more. Was issued to Charles Dalzell, at 6144 North Haven Drive, North Highlands, California. Card is white with red text. Has an image of a blue 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-5164 Jack Briscoe San Jose 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-5164 more. Was issued to Anita and Jack Briscoe, at 333 South Henry Avenue, San Jose, California. The Screamin Eagle. 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 bec less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-5286 Dell Fogle Winton 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-5286 more. Was issued to Vera and Dell Fogle, of Winton, California. Children names are Lonnie and Darrel Fogle. Card is white with red 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 practice less
$14.00 $10.50
KRA-5844 Bob Ward 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-5844 more. Was issued to Ruth and Bob Ward, at 1582 Endicott Drive, San Jose, California. Children names are Tony, Frances, Iva and May Ward. Base, mobile and marine units. Boat name is The Gadabouts. 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 cit less
$14.00 $10.50