W6KOP Sweepstakes Contest QSL Card, Salt Lake City, 1938 Postmark

This is a QSL card from the 1937 Eighth Annual Sweepstakes Contest, confirming a radio contact with W6KOP. The front of the card prominently features the call sign and contest details, including the radio number, frequency, and time of contact. The card is addressed to Carl G. Strauss in Redfield, South Dakota, and is postmarked from Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 7, 1938. The stamp is a green 1-cent Franklin, which is typical for this era.

The back of the card reads: 'CONFIRMING YOUR SS CONTACT WITH W6KOP 1937 EIGHTH ANNUAL SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST. RADIO W9FOQ, NR 176, CK 579x, FREQ 14324, TIME 4:20p mst, DATE 11/21/37. Recvr: 6F7, 6N7, 6F6 super - Xmr: 6L6, 802, PP 801s - 100 watts. MY SS SCORE 32076 POINTS 204 STATIONS 54 SECTIONS TIME: 39 HOURS. Wm. R. Turner, 929 First Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah.'

The card is in good condition with minor edge wear and slight discoloration typical of its age. The postmark and stamp are clear, adding to its collectible value.