Vintage amateur radio QSL card KØBLT Nebraska USA 1977 authentic retro

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Description

This authentic QSL card is a piece of amateur radio history, issued by the call sign KØBLT in Ithaca, Nebraska, U.S.A. (Saunders County). The visible side features typical 1970s graphics, with black print on an off-white background. The call sign "KØBLT" occupies most of the front, in a very distinctive typography, recognizable by all radio operators. The main inscriptions are surrounded by handwritten technical details in red ink, including the contacted call sign (F6GCQ), the QSO date (8 Sep. 1977), time (01:53 GMT), band used (14 MHz), and signal report (569).

The card also features "73" at the bottom left, followed by a handwritten signature "Frank" in red, confirming the authenticity of the exchange. The handwritten "NICE QSO, MATHIEU." adds a personal touch to this radio correspondence. At the bottom right, the sender's full address is printed: F.A. Cahoy, P.O. Box 38R, Ithaca, Nebr. 68033 - U.S.A. The overall presentation is clean, with a functional and retro layout, typical of American QSL cards from the period.

The visible paper has a matte surface, with a slightly ivory appearance, typical of 1970s media. No superfluous decoration, the card gets straight to the point: it was designed for technical communication and contact verification, while maintaining remarkable visual clarity. The printed lettering is crisp, without frills, and highlights the call sign of the American station.

The card is photographed on an old wooden table, with a bookshelf full of bound books in the background, highlighting its vintage and historical character. No major flaws are visible on the front: no apparent stains, sharp corners, perfectly legible inscriptions. The paper's patina indicates its age but without significant alteration to legibility or structure.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good condition, with no noticeable folds, tears, or missing inscriptions. Slight age-related patina, typical of a paper document from the 1970s.

Did you know? QSL cards have been used since the 1920s by amateur radio operators worldwide to confirm their long-distance contacts. Each card is unique, often personalized, and officially validated a QSO for obtaining awards or operator records.

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