{"product_id":"carte-qsl-radio-amateur-pa3atd-pays-bas-vintage-annees-70-ssb-ft101","title":"QSL card amateur radio PA3ATD Netherlands vintage 70s SSB FT101","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld amateur radio QSL card, issued from the Netherlands under the call sign PA3ATD, typical of remote radio contact confirmation exchanges. The card features a classic rectangular layout, with an off-white background and clear, legible black printing. The main call sign \"PA3ATD\" is prominently displayed in the center, topped by the mention \"THE NETHERLANDS\". Technical information is carefully filled in by hand, including the destination \"F6GCQ\", the date \"9-6-83\", the UTC time \"14.00\", the frequency \"14108 MHz\", the mode \"SSB\" and the report \"59\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom left block details the operator: H. Kok, Esdoornlaan 13, 9421 RJ Bovensmilde, with a QTH location \"DM 03 a\". To the right, the Tx-Rx section specifies \"FT101\" as the transceiver, as well as a handwritten mention \"LW dipole\" for the antenna. Other handwritten annotations are visible, including a first name \"Matthieu\" and a signature. The card displays a clean style, typical of the 70s-80s, with printed characters and areas to be filled in by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card stock appears to be thin cardboard, with a matte surface, without any notable gloss effect in the photo. No decorative patterns, only the typography and the structure of the boxes indicate its utilitarian function, specific to international QSL exchanges. The card is placed on a wooden surface, in front of a background of old bindings, which highlights its retro appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible corners and edges appear clean, with no major creases or tears on the front. However, some traces of use or superficial marks are noted, consistent with the age of the object. The whole remains legible and well preserved for a card of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQSLs are prized for their value as a testament to radio links, each copy being unique in its inscriptions. This one illustrates an international contact between France and the Netherlands in 1983, using the 14 MHz band in SSB, a voice mode commonly used by amateur radio operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Card with visible handwritten inscriptions, light wear consistent with age, no apparent structural defects on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e QSL cards have been used since the 1920s by amateur radio operators worldwide to confirm in writing the success of a long-distance radio contact. Each QSL card bears the sender's personal call sign, technical details, and the date of the communication, making it a valuable archival record for the history of radio communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: amateur radio QSL card, QSL card, vintage amateur radio, PA3ATD Netherlands, radio confirmation card, 70s radio, FT101 SSB, Netherlands radio card, 80s QSL, radio communication, paper QSL card, Dutch amateur radio card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54310084706631,"sku":"a2bd85d7-5294-43fc-87b1-f2db49a047ec","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_65108e13-7457-4e8a-9aff-4707ae191360.jpg?v=1783515887","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-qsl-radio-amateur-pa3atd-pays-bas-vintage-annees-70-ssb-ft101","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}