{"product_id":"carte-qsl-radio-amateur-vintage-usa-rose-newark-nnrc-retro-annees-50-60","title":"Vintage USA rose Newark NNRC retro 50s-60s amateur radio QSL card","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 vintage amateur radio QSL card features a bright pink rectangular front, typical of correspondence between radio operators in the mid-20th century. On the front, a stylized black American eagle emblem is visible at the top, evoking official U.S. imagery. Several amateur radio call signs are inscribed in large black letters: \"W2-6893\", \"W2-NNRC\", \"WDX2CY\" and \"SWL-CHC NO.1\", each associated with historical radio clubs or repeaters, notably the Newark News Radio Club (NNRC). The address \"2440 Olmville Ave., New York, N.Y. 10467\" is also visible, as is the name \"Nathan Rosen\" printed at the bottom right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout is neat, with mechanical typography typical of American administrative or technical documents from the 1950s-60s. The black print contrasts sharply with the pink background, making each inscription perfectly legible on the visible part of the card. No decorative motifs other than the eagle are present, which emphasizes the utilitarian and official purpose of this type of document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is photographed on a wooden background, in front of an antique bookcase, which highlights its retro aspect and authenticity. No back or details of other sides are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no noticeable scratches, major stains or folded corners on the presented side. The surface shows very good preservation for a document of this era, with a slight, even visual patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main inscriptions are: \n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eW2-6893\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eW2-NNRC (Newark News Radio Club via A.R.R.L.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWDX2CY (via A.A.R.L.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSWL-CHC NO.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eName: Nathan Rosen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAddress: 2440 Olmville Ave., New York, N.Y. 10467\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, with no apparent structural defects or major alterations. Slight patina of use consistent with a card from the 1950s-60s.\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 confirm the reception of radio signals. The Newark News Radio Club (NNRC), mentioned on this card, was one of the most active clubs on the East Coast of the United States in promoting QSL exchanges and training radio operators after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique objects and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: QSL card USA, vintage ham radio, Newark News Radio Club, SWL card, retro radio card, QSL card old, 1950s ham radio, antique radio card, Nathan Rosen, pink QSL card, ham radio document, pink QSL card, vintage ham radio card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54281719447879,"sku":"3f6c50ad-ab05-4f74-a121-635233a0a509","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d583a662-2945-4724-a9d8-b216171a8db7.jpg?v=1783081035","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-qsl-radio-amateur-vintage-usa-rose-newark-nnrc-retro-annees-50-60","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}