W8IY 1933 Homer, New York

The operator was James Blaine Frye, Sr, W2JD, ex-W8IY.
He served in the U. S. Navy as a Fireman 3rd class during World War I.
During World War II he owned a manufacturing company.
He was born July 6, 1897 in Gouverneur, New York and became a Silent Key January 3, 1970 in Homer, New York.

The W8IY QSL was printed by Gil Cartoon Service, owned by famous cartoonist Philip "Gil" Gildersleeve, W1CJD.

Also portable call W8ZZCS. Portable calls were issued by the FCC between 1930 - 1933.

QSL NL7XM Collection
Info courtesy of W5KNE
Portable call inf courtesy of NL7XM