Homer Schulz QSL Card, RPPC, Kilgore NE, 1933 Postmark

This Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) features a QSL card from Homer Schulz, a radio operator in Kilgore, Nebraska. The front of the card prominently displays the call sign 'W9HNP' in bold red letters, with detailed radio communication information filled out in ink. The card is dated 1933, providing a snapshot of early amateur radio communication practices.

The reverse side includes a postmark from Kilgore, Nebraska, dated May 1933, and a green 1-cent Franklin stamp. The card is addressed to Carl G. Struss in Redfield, South Dakota. The back of the card reads: 'Radio W9FOQ... Ur sigs wkd hr... 1933... QSA 4 R6... Xmitter: 171A... Remarks: Sure good to get ur card.' The card shows signs of wear, including small abrasions and discoloration, but remains a fascinating piece of communication history.

This postcard documents the early 20th-century practice of amateur radio operators exchanging QSL cards to confirm two-way communication. Such cards are significant as they reflect the burgeoning interest in radio technology and the development of global communication networks. Surviving examples provide valuable insights into the social and technological history of the era.