{"product_id":"carte-qsl-vintage-bruxelles-millennium-1979-radio-amateur-retro-orange-1","title":"Vintage QSL Card Brussels Millennium 1979 Retro Amateur Radio Orange","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\u003eOld amateur radio QSL card, illustrated with a commemorative visual for the millennium of Brussels (Millennium 979-1979). The card features a bright orange front, enhanced by a central black and white graphic depicting a winged silhouette surrounded by a round of stylized figures, with the inscription \"BRUOCSELLA 979-1979\" written in a circle. In the upper right corner is the inscription \"BRUSSELS\" in black capital letters, followed by the text \"MILLENNIUM 979-1979\" in fine print, highlighting the historical context of this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side, a white insert bears the handwritten inscription \"From OS5MF\", indicating the call sign of the amateur radio operator who sent it. The graphic design, typical of the late 1970s, combines sobriety and visual impact, with a clean layout and strong contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card, in a classic rectangular format, is printed on rigid matte cardboard, with no visible glossy effect. The visible edges and corners appear sharp, with no signs of chipping or significant creasing, and the surface shows good color retention, with no apparent discoloration on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of QSL card traditionally served to confirm radio contact between operators, and today constitutes a material testament to the history of radio waves and the amateur radio community. The iconography and the mention of the Brussels millennium make it both a commemorative and documentary object, rooted in the radio culture of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is placed on a light wooden surface, photographed in natural light, which highlights the vibrancy of the orange and the graphic contrast of the central motif. No other accessories or annotations are visible on the displayed side.\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 shows good preservation, with no major apparent defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e QSL cards have been used since the early 20th century by radio operators to acknowledge receipt of remote contact. The name \"QSL\" comes from the international Q code, meaning \"I confirm reception.\" Each card is often personalized with the sender's call sign, such as \"OS5MF\" here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller, for a confident purchasing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: QSL card, amateur radio, vintage radio card, Brussels Millennium, Brussels souvenir card, QSL card, old ham radio, commemorative card 1979, retro orange card, radio confirmation card, Bruocsella 979-1979, radio communication memorabilia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54315542839623,"sku":"2f9bd6c8-e4ee-4fc6-8046-c75f3f80646c","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_dcb1853e-81b9-44a9-9c41-38a455ba134d.jpg?v=1783595082","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-qsl-vintage-bruxelles-millennium-1979-radio-amateur-retro-orange-1","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}