A QSL card is a written confirmation of either a two-way radiocommunication between two amateur radio or citizens band stations; a one-way reception of a signal from an AM radio, FM radio, television or shortwave broadcasting station; or the reception of a two-way radiocommunication by a third party listener. A typical QSL card is the same size and made from the same material as a typical postcard, and most are sent through the mail as such.
A 1925 QSL card from amateur radio operator Bill Corsham, G2UV.
QSL card from Syd Preiss, Nairne, South Australia to VK3BQ Max Howden. Many shortwave listeners printed their own QSL cards to report reception.
QSL card confirming listener reception of AM radio station KXEL in Waterloo, Iowa.
QSL card.
Citizens band radio is a land mobile radio system, a system allowing short-distance one-to-many bidirectional voice communication among individuals, using two-way radios operating near 27 MHz in the high frequency or shortwave band. Citizens band is distinct from other personal radio service allocations such as FRS, GMRS, MURS, UHF CB and the Amateur Radio Service. In many countries, CB operation does not require a license and may be used for business or personal communications.
Cobra 18 WX ST II mobile CB radio with microphone
Cobra 50 WX ST Handheld CB Radio
A QSL card issued by a US CB station in 1963
Image of Citizens Radio license 1972 issued by the United States Federal Communications Commission
