2002 QSL Postcard K4ANP Tarrant City AL Ham Radio W5MZM Albuquerque NM A396 For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of amateur radio history with this authentic QSL postcard from 2002. This card confirms a successful radio contact (QSO) between K4ANP, Steve Padgett, operating from Tarrant City, Alabama (Jefferson County, EM63), and W5MZM, Ellis Heustess, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The front features a distinctive line art illustration depicting a stack of vintage ham radio equipment, reflecting the passion and technical nature of the hobby. Details of the contact are meticulously recorded, including the date March 3, 2002, frequency 18.130 MHz, and USB mode.The reverse side of the postcard is equally rich in detail, bearing a handwritten message from Steve Padgett to Ellis, expressing appreciation for the clear communication and mentioning a previous contact difficulty, adding a personal touch to this historical artifact. It is adorned with a 20 USA \"Ring-necked Pheasant\" postage stamp and a clear postmark from 2002. This collectible postcard offers a unique glimpse into the world of amateur radio communication, highlighting the connections forged across distances and the dedicated community of ham operators. It represents a tangible record of a specific moment in radio history, perfect for collectors of QSL cards, amateur radio enthusiasts, or those interested in unique postal history from Alabama and New Mexico.

Theletter + numberin the title is for my inventory system. This tells me what bin and tab your item(s) are in, not the quantity that you are receiving.

Standard Envelopeonly provides tracking updates when it passes through sorting machines. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode. When it marks it as \"out for delivery/delivered\" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your postal route, it could take several days for it to arrive at its final destination. Delivery time can take upwards of 2 full weeks to arrive.