HVA 1925 French Indo-China

In 1926, the prefix "FI1" is imposed for Indochina. The P.T.T. station in Saigon becomes "FI1A", but Hanoi remains "HVA". Richard Jamas becomes "FI1B".
This card is from chief Fournier radio service Hanoi, French Indo-China ... its listed in the Amateur radio call books.

The translation of the message in French on the card is -
" Thank you for your QSL card. I can advise you that HVA calls CQ every day at 2000 GMT until 2015 GMT. He then listens for replies from 2015 GMT to 2030 GMT on the 30 and 40 metre bands.
I hope to have a two-way meeting with you or your friends "

HVA was the first station of the French P.T.T. administration in Indochina. The station was built in 1909 and "open" in 1910 for the telegraphic service between Paris and Hanoi (with relay). At this time "HVA" was running 25 kilowatts, with alternator, of the S.F.R. Cie. In 1925, Hanoi used new equipement, and one on short waves. The "test" with the amateur's station was conducted by a military operateur J. FOURNIER. He was one of the first member's of the REF (Réseau des Emetteurs Français, with the number REF-#.

QSL, Info from N2BTD Collection
Other info from Patrick Rigg
Translation by G4UZN
Photo & info courtesy of F2VX