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1961 QSL Amateur Radio Card- American Eagle Emblem - Norfolk Virginia - Newport News Virginia - Prevent Forest Fires Slogan Cancel - May 8 - 3c Statue Of Liberty Stamp

1961 QSL Amateur Radio Card- American Eagle Emblem - Norfolk Virginia - Newport News Virginia - Prevent Forest Fires Slogan Cancel - May 8 - 3c Statue Of Liberty Stamp

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Vintage Original 1961 QSL Amateur Radio Card- American Eagle Emblem - Norfolk Virginia - Newport News Virginia - Prevent Forest Fires Slogan Cancel - May 8 - 3c Statue Of Liberty Stamp

Measures Approx. 5-3/8" Wide by 3-1/2" Tall

In Good Vintage Condition - Staining, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Card.

This QSL Card, Dated May 7, 1961, Documents A Confirmed Radio Contact Between Amateur Radio Operators K4YTH, John Maurice Pearson Of Norfolk, Virginia, And W4MWC. It Reflects Mid-20th Century Ham Radio Practices, Including Use Of The 50.172 MHz Frequency On The 6-Meter Band And Operation With A Homebrew Transmitter At 9 Watts. The Card Features Standard Notations For Signal Strength, Equipment Used, And Personal Notes. Postmarked May 8, 1961, From Norfolk, Virginia, And Addressed To Newport News, Virginia, It Also Bears A 3-Cent Liberty Stamp With A Forest Fire Prevention Slogan, Reflecting Postal Themes Of The Era.

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