{"product_id":"the-art-of-cb-radio-qsl-cards-1980-1990","title":"THE ART OF CB RADIO: QSL cards 1980 - 1990","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep back into the golden age of Citizens Band radio, when the airwaves crackled with the voices of truckers, farmers, and everyday folk who transformed 27 MHz into America and Britain's first social network.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore mobile phones and the internet, CB radio was the people's medium. No corporate gatekeepers, no subscription fees, just regular citizens with colourful handles like \"Cotton Picker,\" \"Moondog,\" and \"Bandit 010\" building communities one conversation at a time. From the legendary convoys of the 1970s dodging \"Smokey Bears\" on Interstate highways to emergency rescues coordinated over Channel 9, CB radio represented the independent spirit of a generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fascinating collection showcases the remarkable QSL cards sent between radio enthusiasts during CB's heyday. These miniature works of art served as calling cards, proof of distant contacts, and treasured collectibles that connected strangers across continents. Each card tells a story of technological innovation, creative expression, and human connection in an era when talking to someone halfway around the world was pure magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing hundreds of original QSL cards from the personal collection of Anthony \"Tony\" Whelan (Bandit 010), alongside firsthand accounts of CB culture, technical insights, and forgotten stories from the road, this book preserves a unique chapter in communication history. Whether you remember the thrill of \"skip\" propagation or you're discovering CB radio for the first time, these pages capture the spirit of when ordinary people ruled the airwaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCitizens band radio (CB radio), used in many countries, 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 (or the 11-m wavelength) 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 (“ham” radio). In many countries, CB operation does not require a license, and may be used for business or personal communications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term “QSL” comes from the international Q code and means “I confirm receipt of your transmission”. A QSL card is therefore a written confirmation. The sending of QSL cards dates back to the 1920s when AM radio broadcasts were still a novelty and stations wanted to know how far away they were being received.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914462814399,"sku":"5b0873c3-5375-49b7-9b6c-4c79e36c8b67","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/8861082d18531f91d1088f4f0f75bf50.jpg?v=1785058780","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/the-art-of-cb-radio-qsl-cards-1980-1990","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}