US reception of German radio broadcasts QSL evidence?

[Vance Pollock]

I am reading up on American shortwave radio enthusiasts who may have regularly tuned in to German broadcasts during the 1930s.

I have found several nice examples of QSL cards from Italian state radio EIAR including schedules in English to American listeners.

Are there any such artifacts which demonstrate clearly that Americans were tuning in and acknowledging reception?

Here's a nice looking Italian card for example.

[Complew]

I am reading up on American shortwave radio enthusiasts who may have regularly tuned in to German broadcasts during the 1930s.

I have found several nice examples of QSL cards from Italian state radio EIAR including schedules in English to American listeners bitlife.

Are there any such artifacts which demonstrate clearly that Americans were tuning in and acknowledging reception?

Here's a nice looking Italian card for example.

Yes, there are several artifacts that demonstrate that American shortwave radio enthusiasts were tuning in and acknowledging reception during the 1930s. One of the most common forms of acknowledgment was the QSL card, which was a postcard-sized card sent by the broadcaster in response to a reception report from a listener. The card typically confirmed the reception details, including the time, frequency, and program content, and often included a map or photograph of the station.