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
SAQ is testing on November 15th
Here’s an extra opportunity for you to receive SAQ! To prepare for the UNSECO 50th anniversary on November 16th, SAQ will be on the air for shorter periods of time, today Tuesday November 15th, between 14:00 – 17:00 CET (
SAQ scheduled to air on November 16th, 2022.
To commemorate the UNESCO 50th anniversary, World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station has scheduled* SAQ to be on the air at 17:00 CET (16:00 UTC) on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, to send out a peace message to the whole world, using the 200kW
SAQ unable to air on Alexanderson Day
The Alexander Association welcomes all visitors to Alexanderson Day, Sunday, July 3, 2022, 10-16.After the pandemic restrictions of the last two years, we are happy to welcome all visitors again.Together with the World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station, we will offer
Important update – SAQ transmission scheduled for Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24th
IMPORTANT UPDATE (2021-12-22):Due to new, harder pandemic regulations in Sweden, the Alexander association has decided that there will be no visitor activities on the radio station and the transmitter hall will be closed for visitors on Christmas Eve morning, Dec 24th.
SAQ Grimeton UN-Day Transmission on October 24th, 2021
On United Nations Day, Sunday October 24th, 2021, the unique and historical Alexanderson alternator in Grimeton Sweden, with call sign SAQ, is scheduled to send out a message to the whole world on 17.2 kHz CW. Program and transmission schedule:15:30 CET (13:30 UTC: Information
Two successful transmissions on Alexanderson Day 2021
The weather on Alexanderson Day on July 4th 2021 was sunny with temperatures around 25 C. Some approaching thunder storms, could be seen on the horizon. For the first time since the pandemic started, we were able to have a
Alexanderson Day 2021
The annual transmission event on the Alexanderson Day with the Alexanderson Alternator from 1924on VLF 17.2 kHz CW with the call sign SAQ, is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th, 2021.The Alexander Grimeton Association are planning to carry out two broadcasts to the
Cancelled SAQ Christmas Transmission
As a result of the prevailing circumstances in our society, we unfortunately have to inform that the traditional Christmas Eve transmission with SAQ is cancelled. We find it sad to have to make this decision, but see it as a
SAQ Grimeton Transmission on October 24th, 2020.
On United Nations Day, October 24th, 2020, the SAQ transmitter in Grimeton will again send out a message to the whole world on 17.2 kHz CW. Programme:On air & YouTube Live Stream16:30 (14:30 UTC): Startup and tuning of the Alexanderson Alternator SAQ.17:00