QSL Heritage

Presented is a historical collection of short-wave listening (SWL) QSL cards, primarily from the late 1930s and early 1940s, offering a glimpse into early international broadcasting and the technical pursuits of SWL operators like Les Miles during that era. The resource showcases specific QSLs from stations such as Broadcasting Corporation of Japan, XGOY - The Central Broadcasting Administration in Chungking, China, and Australian broadcasting ship, Kanimbla VK9MI, each with reception dates and frequencies like 11.90MHz or 9.525MHz. It highlights the self-sufficiency of SWL enthusiasts who constructed and maintained their own radio and test equipment, evoking the sensory experience of vintage valve receivers.

The collection provides concrete examples of international broadcast stations active before and during World War II, including 2RO3 - Rome and WRUL - World Wide Broadcasting Foundation from Boston. Each QSL entry details the station, location, reception date, and often the frequency, such as 9.63MHz or 11.26MHz, allowing for historical verification of broadcast schedules. The resource also briefly mentions the operational details of the VK9MI offshore radio station, directing readers to further information on its history. This compilation serves as a tangible record of global radio communication during a pivotal historical period.