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.
KFA-4659 Walt Wise Anaheim 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: KFA-4659-XM and KKX-4804 more. Was issued to Walt and Marilyn Wise, at 613 North Glenwood Place, Anaheim, California. Walt was Treasurer of 10-99 Club for 1964-1965. S-9 Awards. 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
KFA-4916 Ken Gardner Ontario 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: KFA-4916 more. Was issued to Irene and Ken Gardner, at 1145 Sycamore Court, Ontario, California. 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 enjoy less
$14.00 $10.50
KFA-5699 Thomas Kelly Monrovia 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: KFA-5699 more. Was issued to Thomas Kelly. of Monrovia, California. Card is 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 cards to confirm radio contacts was enj less
$14.00 $10.50
KFA-5699 Thomas Kelly Monrovia CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL 2
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card, dated 1967, was sent from CB radio station: KFA-5699 more. Was issued to Thomas Kelly. of Monrovia, California. Card is white with red text, included zip code. 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
KFA-5955 Sandy Sanderson Hinkley CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KFA-5955 more. Was issued to Eva and Sandy Sanderson, Sr., at 37362 Mulberry Avenue, Hinkley, California. His CB handle was The Rifleman. 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
KFA-7657 Gene Komninos 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: KFA-7657 more. Was issued to Marie and Gene Komninos, at 918 Orange Street, Colton. California. Hub City of the San Bernardino Valley. 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 car less
$14.00 $10.50
KFA-8389 John Conrad Ontario 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: KFA-8389 and KKX-4702 more. Was issued to Enda and John Conrad, at 421 West Sunkist Street, Ontario, California. Child name is Billy Conrad. Base and mobile. 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
KFA-9120 Bob Bradford Elcentro CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KFA-9120 and KFA-5230 more. Was issued to Bert and Bob Bradford, at Route 1, Elcentro, California. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KFB-0452 Jess McDowell 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: KFB-0452 and KOX-0152 more. Was issued to Mike and Jess McDowell, at 9203 Lochinvar Drive, Pico Rivera, California. Be kind and good natured, you'll always get your reward. 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 prac less
$14.00 $10.50
KFB-0554 Bill Reed Santa Monica CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KFB-0554 more. Was issued to Lorraine and Bill Reed, at 3018 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California. Their CB handles were Lawman and Green Hornet. Member of Westside React. 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, an less
$14.00 $10.50
KFB-0571 Ken Lebrecht Riverside CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KFB-0571 more. Was issued to Ken Lebrecht, at 4151 Emerson Street, Riverside, California. His CB handle was Ye Ole California Fox. 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
KFB-0576 Fred Miller 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: KFB-0576 more. Was issued to Jennie and Fred Miller, at 425 East Double Street, Torrance, California. 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 equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards less
$14.00 $10.50
KFC-1439 Ken Phillips Los Gatos CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KFC-1439 XM more. Was issued to Elaine and Ken Phillips, at 16415 Bennet Way, Los Gatos, California. Base, mobile and airborn units. Child name is Mike Phillips. 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
KFC-1593 Larry Sue Hanford 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: KFC-1593 more. Was issued to Larry Sue, at 200 Sycamore Drive, Hanford, California. A Big Ol Howdy! 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 en less
$14.00 $10.50
KFC-1895 Dave Duree Laytonville CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KFC-1895 and KFE-0276 more. Was issued to Lee and Dave Duree, at Redwood Highway, Laytonville, California. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KFC-2239 Louise Heater Tracy 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: KFC-2239 more. Was issued to Louise Heater, of Tracy, California. Her name was Louise Jacobson. 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 enjoye less
$14.00 $10.50