Another QSL from an American dot on the map. A gem from the US AFB, Lajes in the Azores, which sent this curious little QSL in the late 90s. The 100 watt (think of lightbulb power) transmitter on AM 1503 reached into Kent in the UK fairly regularly, with the Armed Forces Network radio. I've AFN QSLs from all over - Germany, Japan, etc but this was a little sparkler because of the low power but also the comment about, 'Where did I get their address and zip code?' So they were a bit wary of my report but at the same time, so polite as to verify it, express surprise and thanks. Lajes base is on one of the 9 islands, Terceira. Azores is about 1000 miles west of Lisbon and 1200 east of Newfoundland, so a key position in the Atlantic. Even so, military activity at the base has reduced drastically in recent years. Portugal has even had talks with China about having a presence there. I also have a QSL from Santa Maria airport in the Azores, for another time..😄
