Maleco QSL Card, Moscow Idaho, 1933 Postmark

This postcard is a QSL card from 1933, used to confirm a radio communication between two amateur radio operators. The front features a bold red call sign 'W7CQX' with decorative elements, including a small illustration of a character holding an American flag. The card was published by Maleco, based in Brooklyn, NY, and is typical of QSL cards from the early 20th century, serving both as a confirmation of contact and a collectible item among radio enthusiasts.

The back of the card is postmarked from Moscow, Idaho, dated February 4, 1933, and addressed to 'Radio W9FDQ' in Redfield, South Dakota. A green 1-cent stamp featuring George Washington is affixed, adding to its historical value. The card includes technical details about the radio communication, such as signal strength and equipment used. Back of card reads: "sa om pse qsl no m first and only nine hi - sri i can’t print soon."

This postcard documents the early days of amateur radio communication, a hobby that connected people across long distances before the internet. The specific details of the radio exchange provide insight into the technology and social customs of the time. Surviving examples like this offer valuable records of early 20th-century communication practices.