Vintage USSR 70s orange retro UWOJR amateur radio QSL card

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Description

Amateur radio QSL card, UWOJR model, from the USSR and dated November 1978. This card features a bright orange front with a retro visual: a stylized illustration of a woman lounging on a beach, equipped with a radio, under a parasol, while another silhouette walks in the background. The graphic design, typical of the late 70s, stands out for its black and white contrasts on an orange background, bringing a resolutely vintage touch.

The letters "UWOJR" are printed in large white and black characters on the left side of the card, accentuating the visual effect. The upper right part contains handwritten inscriptions from the period, confirming the authenticity of the object and its use in international amateur radio exchanges. These include the call sign F6GCQ, the QSO date "nov 5 1978", as well as various technical mentions (RST, QTH, antenna, etc.), all legible.

The printing is on a matte cardboard front. No details are visible on the back. The card is placed on an aged surface, which highlights its retro appeal. The corners are clean, with no chips or folds observable on the presented side.

The graphic style, with its seaside scene and refined silhouettes, evokes a 1970s Soviet aesthetic, blending functionality and visual appeal. The use of saturated orange, uncommon in Western stationery of the same era, accentuates the originality of this historic QSL medium.

This type of card was used by radio operators to confirm a distant contact (QSO), a common practice in the international amateur radio community. The object has visual and documentary interest for the history of communications and graphic design of the Soviet period.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Slight traces of use possible, but no major tears, creases, or stains visible on the presented side. The handwritten inscriptions are well-preserved and legible. The print remains vibrant, with no noticeable discoloration.

Did you know? QSL cards were widely exchanged between radio operators worldwide starting in the 1920s, but the practice saw a particular boom during the Cold War. Soviet QSLs, like this one, were often centralized via post office boxes in Moscow (Box 88), allowing them to bypass certain restrictions of the time and maintain connections between amateur radio operators from different countries.

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