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.
KPA-2974 Louis Broshears Novato CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-2974 more. Was issued to Lura and Louis Broshears, at 2 Lauren Avenue, Novato, California. His CB handle was Ole Sarge, Their van was called Broshears Folly. The family pet French Poodle dog was named Peaches. 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-2978 Del Toews Orange Cove CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-2978 more. Was issued to Ruth and Del Toews, at 24622 East Adams Avenue, Orange Grove, California. 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 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL card less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-2985 Frank Cole Vallejo 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: KPA-2985 more. Was issued to Mary and Frank Cole, at 115 Daniels Avenue, Vallejo, California. 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, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3000 Maurice Nelson Fort Jones CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-3000 more. Was issued to Mary and Maurice Nelson, of Fort Jones, California. An old PO Box address at Happy Camp, California was crossed out. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of a black dog. 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 1960 less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3012 Ronald Arms Willits 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: KPA-3012 more. Was issued to Ronald Arms, of Willits, California. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of a horse and rider. 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
KPA-3059 Ernie Oglesby 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: KPA-3059 more. Was issued to Ida and Ernie Oglesby, at 1112 Rivera Drive, Sacramento, California. Card is white with black text. Has pre-zipcode Zone 38 in the address. 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
KPA-3063 Joe Jardine 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: KPA-3063 more. Was issued to Joe Jardine, at 583 Warden Avenue, San Leandro, California. His CB handle is The California Robin. 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 practi less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3075 Glenn Peachey Vallejo CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-3075 more. Was issued to Pearl and Glenn Peachey, at 1514 Magazine Street, Vallejo, California. Card is white with red and 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 less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3084 Lee Moorhous Santa Rosa CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-3084 more. Was issued to Les and Lee Moorhous, at 2625 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, California. Card is white and green with black text. Has an image os a pickup truck with camper, says Bona Vita on back. 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 c less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3089 Rich Knapp El Sobrante CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-3089 more. Was issued to Jacque and Rich Knapp, at 2 Christopher Court, El Sobrante, California. Card is white and red with red and 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 exchan less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3090 Mike Leonardich Salinas CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-3090 more. Was issued to Mike Leonardich, at 44 Madonna Drive, Salinas, California. King of the CB. Card is white with black and 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 exchangi less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3101 Bud Sargent Vallejo 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: KPA-3101 more. Was issued to Carol and bud Sargent, at 451 Lajolla Street, Vallejo, California. Cant Wait to Eyeball You. Card is white with black and 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 pr less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3161 Bill Daves Turlock 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: KPA-3161 more. Was issued to Rev. William Bill Daves, at 120 West Avenue North, Turlock, California. Card is white with black and red text. Has an image of the Holy Bible. 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
KPA-3345 Wes Jones 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: KPA-3345 more. Was issued to Jane and Wes Jones, at 938 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro, California. Card is white with black and blue text. Has an image of an airplane skywritting the callsign. 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
KPA-3405 Glenn Johnston 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: KPA-3405 more. Was issued to Jeanette and Glenn Johnston, at 857 Newman Drive, South San Francisco, California. 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 of ex less
$14.00 $10.50
KPA-3449 Gene Hampton Fairfield CA 1960s Vintage Postcard CB QSL
Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card was sent from CB radio station: KPA-3449 more. Was issued to Chris and Gene Hampton, at 2028 Oriole Court, Fairfield, California. Base and mobile units. A second callsign, KNA-4402 was crossed out with magic marker. A family member, Sherrie Hampton, was crossed out as well. 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 decor less
$14.00 $10.50