Vintage amateur radio QSL card G4OCR England 1973 retro UK QSO

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Visual description

This amateur radio QSL card features a typical 1970s print, predominantly white with red and blue lettering. In the upper left is a stylized RSGB (Radio Society of Great Britain) logo. The call sign "G4OCR" is printed prominently in large red letters at the top center. Several technical details are printed and completed by hand: the caller (F6GCQ), the date of the radio contact (22-10-1973), the frequency (14 MHz), the mode (CW/AM/SSB/FM), the signal report (RST 599), the equipment (TX-RX KW VESPA), and the power/antenna (30 watts to dipole). A map of the United Kingdom in red occupies the entire right side, with a cross indicating the operator's location. The handwritten signature "Mike" and the full name "Michael Butler" are visible at the bottom, along with the address in Nottinghamshire, England.

The front shows graphics typical of the period, combining functional typography with a stylized geographical map. The handwritten blue inscriptions reinforce the authenticity and amateur radio use of the object. The whole is printed on a matte cardstock, with no apparent glossy effect in the photo. No back is visible.

The card has slightly rounded corners and a straight cut. The main colors are the white of the background, the bright red of the printed mentions, and the blue of the handwritten additions. The graphic style and presentation are characteristic of British QSL cards from the 1970s.

No major wear or stains are visible on the presented side, apart from a few light marks consistent with normal handling for the period. The object is photographed on a wooden table, in natural light, without flash.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Card in good general condition, with no apparent creases or tears on the visible side. Slight traces of handling possible, period patina.

Did you know? QSL cards are used by amateur radio operators worldwide to confirm the reception of a radio contact (QSO). Each operator has a unique call sign, here "G4OCR", assigned by the British administration. QSL card exchanges were particularly popular before the Internet era, serving as official proof in contests or long-distance contacts ("DX").

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