Amateur Radio QSL Card SM6GYD Vintage 1979 Sweden Retro Sailboat

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Visual Description

This Swedish amateur radio QSL card, dated 1979, features a typical design for 20th-century radio exchanges. On the front, the visual highlights the large call sign "SM6GYD" in dark blue capital letters, accompanied by the address of the operator Heldur Teern in Halmstad, Sweden. The card displays a technical drawing of a sailboat, positioned on the right, which adds an elegant maritime touch to the whole.

The lower part contains handwritten inscriptions in blue ink, providing radio contact information: date "4/11/79", time "11.35", station called "F6GCQ", as well as technical details (RST, 20m band, SSB mode, 70W power, 2el antenna, TX FT101). The mention "TNX QSO" also appears, a common signature in the amateur radio world.

The medium appears to be a cardboard card, with an off-white background, with blue offset printing for the printed elements and a structured pre-printed text area, typical of traditional QSL cards. No reverse side is visible in the image.

The card is placed on a wooden table, in an interior with a vintage atmosphere, which highlights its retro aesthetic and authenticity. The visible edges appear clean, without tears or apparent creases, and the card maintains a good overall condition.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows clearly legible handwritten inscriptions, an intact drawing and no major apparent defects (no stains, creases or tears visible in the photo).

Did you know? QSL cards have been used by amateur radio operators since the 1920s to confirm radio contacts around the world. Each card is personalized with the operator's call sign and precise technical details, thus becoming a historical testimony of international exchanges before the digital age.

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