On UN-Day, October 24th 2023 SAQ was able to air again after a few months of maintenance and spread a peace message to the world. Building and equpiment maintenance During the period of August until mid October, there has been
SAQ scheduled to air on UN-Day, Oct 24th, 2023.
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,
Success for SAQ on Alexanderson Day 2023
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
SAQ is testing on June 30th
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 –
SAQ scheduled to air on Alexanderson Day 2023
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,
SAQ aired on World Radio Day 2023
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
SAQ scheduled to air on World Radio Day, Feb. 13th 2023
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
Covid-19 stops SAQ on Christmas Eve morning
Important update! Covid-19 is currently, again, spreading around the world, also to Sweden and to Grimeton. Due to Covid-19 infection in the Alexander team, SAQ will not be able to air on Christmas Eve morning, Dec 24th 2022. No one is seriousely ill, only mild
SAQ transmission scheduled for Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24th
On Christmas Eve morning, Saturday December 24th 2022, 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
Peace message from SAQ on UNSESCO 50th anniversary day
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