kox-5029 jim mock lakewood calif 1960s cb qsl card vintage postcard1

Original QSL postcard from the mid to late 1960s.This unused card, dated 1967, was sent from CB radio station KOX-5029. Was issued to Marianne and Jim Mock, at 11933 207th Street, Lakewood, California. California Card Swapper. Just Waiting For Your Card. A note on the back of the card to Henry, mentions Jim now has 6,000 QSL cards in his collection. He sent a bundle of 60 cards, of which 15 were his. During the 1920s and 1930s, amateur ham radio operators adopted the practice of two-way exchanging of QSL postcards, to confirm their radio contact, with a report of reception. QSL cards got to be known as wallpaper, commonly used to decorate the walls of their radio equipment room. During the 1960s, CB citizen band radio became popular, and the practice of exchanging QSL cards to confirm radio contacts was enjoyed by many with this new hobby. Today, these cards are very collectible and look great matted and framed.