{"product_id":"carte-qsl-radio-amateur-ref-fe-9321-france-vintage-retro-bleu","title":"Amateur radio QSL card REF FE 9321 France vintage retro blue","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\u003eThis QSL card shown here is a medium used by amateur radio operators to confirm the reception of a communication. The example presented belongs to the French series, as indicated by the inscription \"FRANCE\" in capital letters in the center of the document. The card is dominated by the large call sign \"FE 9321\" printed in black, very legible, which occupies the central part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, a stylized light blue world map can be seen, typical of the illustrations used in the 1970s to 1990s for this type of correspondence. The graphic design evokes the international reach of radio exchanges. In the upper left, the logo of the REF (Réseau des Émetteurs Français), the official emblem of amateur radio operators in France, is clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the card, the words \"Laurent BELLANTONIO, 2, rue Frédéric-Chevillon, 13190 ALLAUCH\" are printed in black, providing the operator's identity and address. The whole is presented on a cardboard side, in the classic rectangular format for QSL cards, with clear printing and well-preserved colors, notably the contrast between the black inscriptions and the pale blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall appearance is retro, with a neat layout and an aesthetic characteristic of 20th-century radio exchanges. No major defects are visible on the displayed side: the surface appears clean, without notable stains or marks, and the edges appear straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in excellent condition, with no apparent defects.\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 validate remote contacts. The mention \"REF\" indicates membership in the main French federation, founded in 1925, which still publishes many series of cards for its members today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: amateur radio QSL card, QSL card, vintage radio card, call sign FE 9321, REF France, retro radio card, amateur radio card, old QSL card, blue QSL, radio communication, radio confirmation card, QSL collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325446345031,"sku":"f3b0a7ad-3964-435d-942d-25e9d847e94f","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_fda5389b-aeb3-401f-9e7e-a89b918c744e.jpg?v=1783766587","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-qsl-radio-amateur-ref-fe-9321-france-vintage-retro-bleu","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}