A wonderful QSL of congratulations from 2OD (Ernest Simmons) to 3BQ (Max Howden) confirming the first two-way radio communication between Great Britain (including Europe) and Australia on the 13th November 1924 over an impressive distance of 10 520 miles / 16 930 km.
A significant piece of radio history and the highlight of the collection (acquired from the estate of Max Howden).
The QSL from 2OD reads as follows :
" First European heard (in) New Zealand and (to) QSO Australia.
To Radio 3BQ
Your signals worked here at 1850 GMT Nov 13th 1924 and many times since.
Remarks : Dear 3BQ. Hearty Congratulations. First Aussie. Thanks for Cable of Confirmation. Your signal is the best Australian. 'G' stations are only allowed to work 1830 to 1900 GMT Sat, Sun and Wed because of broadcasting. It would be great advantage if you could use pure DC as X's (signals) are always bad here in evening also under QRM from high power harmonics.
Receiver : Super
PA input : 105 watts
Transmitter : - Osc
DX Receiving / Transmitting :
QSO : Australia 3ABQ, 2CM, 2DS, 2AC
New Zealand 4AA, 4AG
Your best signals were at 1900 GMT 25.11.24
Could read with 6 from phones on Super.
Best wishes and good luck for future DX.
E.J. Simmonds. "
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