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.
KKX-3775 Tom Labonte Newbury 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: KKX-3775 more. Was issued to Tom Labonte, at 81 Farland Drive, Newbury Park, 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 m less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-3850 Fred Herzberg Oildale CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KKX-3850 more. Was issued to Maggie and Fred Herzberg, at 1111 Castaic Avenue, Oildale, 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 en less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-3978 Lee Webster Upland 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: KKX-3978 more. Was issued to Lee Webster, at 845 Sycamore Court, Upland, 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 w less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-4383 Joseph Bodnar Los Angeles 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: KKX-4383 more. Was issued to Joseph J. Bodnar, at 9309 National Blvd, West Los Angeles, California. Card is white 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 t less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-4383 Joseph Bodnar Los Angeles 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: KKX-4383 more. Was issued to Joseph J. Bodnar, at 9309 National Blvd, West Los Angeles, California. 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 to less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-4704 E D Goodwin 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: KKX-4704 more. Was issued to E.D. Goodwin, doing business as Baker Street TV Service, at 716 Baker Street, Bakersfield, California. His CB handle was The Cobra. 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
KKX-4819 George Marchand Costa Mesa CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KKX-4819 more. Was issued to George Marchand. of Costa Mesa, 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 with this new less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-4925 Harry Rupp Fullerton 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: KKX-4925 more. Was issued to Harry L. Rupp, at 2528 West Oak Avenue, Fullerton, California. Card has images of resisitors and capacitors. 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
KKX-5229 Larry Barkley Granada Hills 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: KKX-5229 more. Was issued to Margie and Larry Barkley, at 16343 Tuba Street, Granada Hills, California. His CB handle was Drifter, and her CB handle was Tag Along. Driftin & Dreamin. 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 becam less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-5365 Clint Marr San Diego 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: KKX-5365 more. Was issued to Lu and Clint Marr, at 1460 Chalcedony Street, San Diego, California. Card has an image of a pickup truck with a camper trailer. Yellow card 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 bec less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-5365 Clint Marr San Diego 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: KKX-5365 more. Was issued to Lu and Clint Marr, at 1460 Chalcedony Street, San Diego, California. White card with red text. And dont bring any fish home over 30 inches. 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
KKX-5545 Mel Cohen Studio City CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KKX-5545 more. Was issued to Mel Cohen, at 13001 Woodbridge Street, Studio City, California. His CB hand was The Stockton College Boy. Unit 2 was located at University of the Pacific, Stockton, 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 ci less
$14.00 $10.50
KKX-5654 Robert Alfeld Altadena CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KKX-5654 more. Was issued to Robert D. Alfeld, at 1102 East Mendocino Street, Altadena, California. Member of El Monte CB Hi-Flyers. 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
KKX-8613 Bob Palmer Austin Texas 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KKX-8613 more. Was issued to Nancy and Bob Palmer, at 511 East Mary Street, Austin, Texas. Childrens names listed are Bobby and Joey Palmer.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 QS less
$14.00 $10.50
KKY-0068 Wally Rausheck Santa Ana CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KKY-0068 more. Was issued to Wally Rausheck, of Santa Ana, California. Member of the 10-99 Club. 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
KLA-0183 BC Motors 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: KLA-0183 more. Was issued to B and C Motors, at 16611 East 14th Street, San Leandro, California. Their old address, crossed out, was at 16575 Eat 14th Street, about a block away. Both locations are still used car lots today. Trade your set for a car or vice-versa. Their CB handles were Bill and Vergie. 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 wal less
$14.00 $10.50