Amateur radio QSL card DM2FLN RDA Germany 1979 vintage retro decor

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Description

This amateur radio QSL card, issued by the call sign DM2FLN from the German Democratic Republic, is an authentic document dated November 1, 1979. The rectangular card features crisp printing on white cardstock, with inscriptions in blue and bright red. The visual highlights the DM2FLN call sign in large red characters, accompanied by numerous printed and handwritten technical and personal details.

On the left side are the mentions "German Democratic Republic" and "DM2FLN" as well as details about the operator (Johannes Steinbach, Schillerstraße 12, GDR 927 Hohenstein-Er.). QTH (amateur radio location) zones are also specified, as are zone codes and references. The overall presentation is typical of QSL cards from the period, with a rigorous organization of data and functional graphics.

The right side contains handwritten fields, confirming a radio contact (QSO) with the call sign F6 GCQ, dated 01.XI.79 at 3:08 PM on the 14 MHz frequency. Also noted are the SSB mode, TX/RX power (Transco. 100 w), as well as multilingual acknowledgments and the operator's handwritten signature. The personal message "My dear friend Mathieu!" adds a warm and personalized touch to this historical document.

The card stands out for the clarity of its printing, the legibility of the inscriptions, and the presence of authentic elements such as the signature and handwritten annotations. The red and blue colors used for the text elegantly contrast with the light background, enhancing the retro and decorative aspect of the card.

The graphic style, typography, and presentation are characteristic of Eastern European QSL cards from the late 1970s, a period marked by formal rigor and the use of technical codes specific to the international amateur radio community.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The card has a clean surface and perfectly legible inscriptions on the visible side, with no major signs of wear or apparent defects in the photographed area.

Did you know? QSL cards are used by amateur radio operators worldwide to confirm the reception of a radio contact (QSO). During the period of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), these cards were often exchanged via centralized QSL bureaus, allowing operators to maintain international relations despite the political borders of the time.

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