{"product_id":"atlas-of-qsl-cards-paperback","title":"Atlas of QSL Cards - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Piipari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel around the world, across continents and oceans, exploring QSL cards - postcards exchanged by radio amateurs - getting to know the people, places and stories behind them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating collection of QSL cards from renowned Finnish radio operator OH2BBR, attentively curated by his daughter, takes you on a breathtaking journey to remote corners of the Earth and world-changing events in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an experienced amateur radio operator or a curious newcomer interested in geography, science and history, this book will offer you a compelling blend of radio technology, distant destinations and human communication to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn these pages you will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel and adventure. \u003c\/strong\u003eFollow dedicated radio enthusiasts to challenging locations around the planet: landing an airplane on an overgrown tropical island, freezing in a remote lighthouse in the dead of winter, negotiating their way into a secluded mountain monastery, or running a radio station in North Korea!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote locations. \u003c\/strong\u003eExplore over 100 unique places, from bustling cities to remote islands. Discover the top 45 Most Wanted spots on Earth for amateur radio operators. Which locations will surprise you the most, and which did you not even know existed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric events.\u003c\/strong\u003e See world events of the last sixty years-decolonisation of Africa and Oceania, freedom for Eastern Europe, and more-through the lens of QSL cards from radio amateurs who were then and there, connecting people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptivating QSL cards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciate over 150 beautiful, full-colour QSL cards, complete with elaborate stories, funny anecdotes and handwritten messages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmateur radio explained. \u003c\/strong\u003eLearn what QSL cards are made of, how radio waves travel from A to B, what radio weather means, and what robots have to do with it all. Understand how, after over 100 years, amateur radio keeps evolving and adopting new technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis full-colour book showcases QSL cards from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Oceania, Africa and Antarctica, bringing to life the rich history and global reach of amateur radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet a glimpse of the camaraderie, curiosity, and exploration within a community where it is all about connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.02 x 8.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52914966495548,"sku":"9789529492121","price":69.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7265\/1324\/files\/ELsIOukcHF9789529492121.webp?v=1774357220","url":"https:\/\/barginbooks.co\/products\/atlas-of-qsl-cards-paperback","provider":"Books Fare ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}