On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday December 24th 2024, SAQ Grimeton is scheduled* to be on the air, to send out the traditional Christmas message to the whole World, using the 200kW Alexanderson alternator from 1924, on 17.2 kHz CW. Program and
On December 1st, 1924, the VLF transmitter, with call sign “SAQ” at Grimeton Radio Station, was put into commercial operation, with transmissions across the Atlantic ocean, to the receiving station at Riverhead and the replying transmitter station at Rocky Point,
Rainy skies and cold temperatures did not stop SAQ from airing on Alexanderson Day 2024. Close to 200 visitors at the radio station and over 700 viewers on the live YouTube broadcast were able to experience how the soon 100
After an extended period of building maintenance, World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station has scheduled* SAQ to be on air on UN-Day, Tuesday October 24th 2023 at 17:00 CET (15:00 UTC), to send out a peace message to the whole world,
The historical Alexanderson alternator SAQ, from 1924 did perform very well on Alexanderson Day 2023 and was able to air on two separate transmissions. The weather forcast said rain but only a few showers could be seen during the day
Here’s an extra opportunity for you to receive SAQ! To prepare for the Alexanderson Day on July 2nd, SAQ will be on the air for shorter periods of time, Friday June 30th, between 13:00 – 16:00 CEST ( 11:00 –
The Alexander Association welcomes all visitors to Alexanderson Day, Sunday, July 2, 2023, 10-16. Together with the World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station, we will offer many activities, for the whole family, during the day. The unique Alexanderson alternator from 1924,
The 99 year old Alexanderson alternator SAQ was able to spread a peace message to the world on World Radio Day, February 13th, 2023. The weather was beautiful with mild temperatures and sunny. The transmission was initiated at 15.30 CET
The theme for the 12th edition of the World Radio Day, to be celebrated on February 13th 2023, is “Radio and Peace“. SAQ is therefore scheduled to be on air, to send out a peace message to the whole world, using the
After being off air for almost 11 months, SAQ was ready to be on air again. It was a fantastic evening with mild temperatures and clear skies. The transmission was initiated at 16.30 CET (15.30 UTC) with the startup and tuning