⚡️ RARE VINTAGE 1940 W1AW ARRL FLAGSHIP STATION QSL CARD - SIGNED BY GEORGE HART ⚡️

Up for sale is an absolute crown jewel for amateur radio historians! This is an original, authentic 1940 QSL card from W1AW, the famous flagship station of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), located at the Maxim Memorial Station in Newington/West Hartford, Connecticut.

This specific card is hand-signed on the front by the operator George Hart (W3AMR). George Hart is a legendary, hall-of-fame figure in ham radio history who spent decades at the ARRL and fundamentally shaped the National Traffic System (NTS). Finding early, pre-war cards hand-signed by him is incredibly rare!

The front features the iconic orange and black ARRL diamond logo and a photo of the historic Maxim Memorial Station building. The reverse side features a crisp photo of the W1AW operating room, showing chief operator Hal Bubb (W1JTD) and giant vintage transmitter rigs.

📋 ITEM DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS:

• Call Sign: W1AW (Official ARRL Headquarters Station)

• Signed Operator: George Hart (W3AMR / later WINJM)

• Location: West Hartford / Newington, Connecticut

• Postmark Date: July 1, 1940

• Recipient: Mr. E. Schera. in South Temple, PA.

• Verification: Hand-written "reception verified" on the back.

• Postage: Features a sharp, red 1-cent Hartford, CONN. eagle meter stamp dated 1940.

• Size: Approx. 5.5" x 3.25" (standard vintage postcard size - see ruler photos for exact measurements).

🔍 CONDITION REPORT:

• Great Vintage Condition: Beautifully preserved historical piece with incredible eye appeal.

• Features a small, minor pinhole at the very top edge from being pinned to a ham shack wall 86 years ago (very common for genuine cords).

• Light edge wear and natural, gentle paper aging/patina as shown.

• Front signature is bold, clear, and completely intact.

• Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact condition for yourself.

🚀 WHY ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION?

• Ultimate Ham Radio Royalty: W1AW is the most famous call sign in American amateur radio.

• George Hart Autograph: A premier autograph piece for radio history buffs.

• High Visual Appeal: The striking orange/black color scheme and dual-sided historical photos make this an elite display piece for framing or a high-end collection album.

📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING:

We package all vintage paper items with extreme care. This rare card will be shipped in a protective archival sleeve and securely sandwiched between rigid cardboard layers to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition. Ships out fully insured with tracking.

👉 Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of ARRL royalty—Add it to your collection today!