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.
KCN-5450 Gene Blackwood Perris CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KCN-5450 more. Was issued to Ozell and Gene Blackwood, of Perris, California. Children names are Eunice and Kenneth Blackwood. 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
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KCX-4592 Craig Smith 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: KCX-4592 more. Callsign on card is not clear and might actually be KOX-4592. Was issued to Judy and Craig Smith, at 923 Oleander Avenue, Bakersfield, 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 pra less
$14.00 $10.50
KEB-3731 Dave Morgan Texarkana TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KEB-3731 more. Was issued to Ann and Ken Morgan, at 1718 Jennings Street, Texarkana, Texas. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KEB-5414 Hank Hesse Henderson TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KEB-5414 more. Was issued to Hank Hesse, and KMR-1097 was issued to Joy Hesse, at 2316 Kaynell Drive, Henderson, Texas. The childrens names are Brenda and Glenda. 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 p less
$14.00 $10.50
KED-0039 Sonny Long New Braunfels TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-0039 more. Was issued to Marie and Sonny (Milton) Long, at 826 Prter Street, New Braunfels, Texas. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KED-0691 Harold Thompson Houston Texas 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-0691 more. Was issued to Harold B. Thompson, and KEE-1364 was issued to Hazel M. Thompson, at 2931 Fleetwood Street, Houston, Texas. 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
KED-0732 Allen Meadows Houston TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-0732 more. Was issued to Arietta and Allen J. Meadows, at 7307 Adelbert Street, Houston, Texas. Their CB handle was The Night Owl. A wonderful birds-eye view of what was then originally called the Harris County Domed Stadium, quickly to be renamed to The Astrodome. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KED-0732 Allen Meadows Houston TX 1960s Vintage Postcard Steer CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-0732 more. Was issued to Arietta and Allen J. Meadows, at 7307 Adelbert Street, Houston, Texas.Their CB handle was The Night Owl. Texas longhorn steer. Has old style pre-zipcode zone 16. 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
KED-1320 Joyce Olan Smith Houston Texas 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-1320 more. Was issued to Joyce and Olan Smith, at 8121 Woodlyn Road, Houston, Texas. Card has pre-zipcode zone number 28. 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
KED-1839 Richard L Davis Splendora TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-1832 more.Was issued to Richard L. Davis, of Splendora, Texas. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KED-1911 Dot Pete Krust San Antonio TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-1911 more. Was issued to Dot and Pete Krust, at 519 Weizmann Boulevard, San Antonio, Texas. 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
KED-2462 Melvin Smith Mathis Texas 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KED-2462 more. Was issued to Melvin Smith and KEE-2799 was issued to Gracie Smith, of Mathis, Texas. CB hadle was Chicken Smith. 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
KEE-0321 Jerry Kneupper San Antonio TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KEE-0321 more. Was issued to Donna, Jayne and Jerry Kneupper, at 1011 Gembler Road, San Antonio, Texas. 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 wa less
$14.00 $10.50
KEE-0489 Amy Van Horn Texas City TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL Card
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KEE-0489 more. Was issued to Van Horn, and KKT-0556 was issued to Amy Van Horn, at 1100 - 12th Street, Texas City, Texas. 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 confir less
$14.00 $10.50
KEE-0738 Curt Thompson Houston TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KEE-0738 more. Was issued to Curt Thompson, at 3926 Brookfield Drive, Houston, Texas. Wanda, Carole, Janet and Rusty Thompson. Diver down scuba flag. 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 exc less
$14.00 $10.50
KEE-0785 Van Knight Texas City TX 1960s Vintage Postcard CB Radio QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s. This card was sent from CB radio station: KEE-0785 more. Was issued to Van Knight, at 1113 1st Avenue North, Texas City, TX. Wanda and Darrell Knight. 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 contac less
$14.00 $10.50