{"product_id":"carte-qsl-radio-amateur-vintage-f6gcq-illustree-oz3gh-retro-dx","title":"Vintage F6GCQ amateur radio QSL card illustrated OZ3GH retro DX","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 old amateur radio QSL card features a humorous illustration on its front, in a retro graphic style typical of the mid to late 20th century. The scene depicts a brown dog with prominent black outlines, bearing the call sign \"OZ3GH\" on its flank, chasing a stylized bird identified by \"DX\". The card is printed on white cardstock, with a brightly colored and contrasting design (brown, black, and some touches of pink for the handwritten text).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left corner of the card, the call sign \"F6GCQ\" is handwritten in pink, adding a personalized touch and authenticity characteristic of amateur radio exchanges. The entire illustration occupies most of the visible surface, with no other apparent printed inscriptions or text on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing is done in a caricatural style, with simple and expressive lines. The contrast between the plain white background and the colorful graphics highlights the playful aspect of the card. This type of visual was common on QSL cards from the 1960s to the 1980s, a period when exchanging personalized cards was a widespread practice among amateur radio operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is displayed upright on a patinated wooden piece of furniture, in an antique library setting. No major defects are visible on the front; only a few slight traces are observed at the edges, without impacting the drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface does not include any other elements (stamps, additional handwritten texts, or secondary decorations). It is a single-sided card, typical of international QSL exchanges, used to confirm remote radio contacts (DX).\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 good general condition, with slight signs of use on the edges, without alteration to the main pattern.\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 to confirm signal reception worldwide. Each call sign (like F6GCQ or OZ3GH) designates a unique operator, often linked to a specific country or region. Personalized illustrations, often humorous or thematic, have become a distinctive tradition in this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping from a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old QSL card, amateur radio, old ham radio card, DX card, vintage QSL card, retro communication card, OZ3GH radio card, DX dog illustration, call sign card, amateur radio postcard, radio QSL France, F6GCQ, ham radio collectible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254094909767,"sku":"541edd80-9bfd-486d-9f90-13c41cda000d","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a1ecb80a-bd74-4bed-8e94-60fe7dc2576b.jpg?v=1782744604","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-qsl-radio-amateur-vintage-f6gcq-illustree-oz3gh-retro-dx","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}