1940 Lancaster Ohio W8SGB Ham Radio QSL Card - W7FTX QSO - Vintage Postcard D446 For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of radio history with this vintage QSL (confirmation of communication) postcard from 1940. Originating from Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.A., this card was sent by amateur radio operator W8SGB to W7FTX, documenting a successful two-way radio contact (QSO) on February 10, 1940. The card details the time of the QSO (5:07 E.S.T. P.M.), signal report (5-R-8), and the band used (10-meter fone), offering a glimpse into the early days of amateur radio communication.The front of the card features bold typography for the call sign W8SGB, a charming red cartoon figure, and the handwritten remarks \"Tnx for QSO. and hope to chat often with u. 73,\" signed by R.E. Stukey. The reverse side bears a clear Lancaster, Ohio postmark dated February 13, 1940, and a one-cent Washington Irving stamp, addressed to Clarice L. Goodman in Corvallis, Montana. This collectible postcard is a testament to the enduring hobby of ham radio and the connections forged across distances during the mid-20th century.

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