SAQ scheduled to air on World Radio Day, Feb. 13th 2023

 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 unique 200kW Alexanderson alternator, from 1924, on 17.2 kHz CW.

Program and Transmission Schedule 15:00 CET (14:00 UTC): The transmitter hall at World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station is opened for visitors.  Transmission & YouTube Live stream 15:25 CET (14:25 UTC): Live stream on YouTube begins. 15:30 CET (14:30 UTC): Startup and tuning of the Alexanderson Alternator SAQ. 16:00 CET (15:00 UTC): Transmission of a peace message from SAQ.

Test Transmissions We are planning for a test transmission on Feb 13th, approx. at 13:00 CET (12:00 UTC). SAQ will be on air for 20-30 minutes, when we will be carrying out some tuning tests. Your comments are welcome to info@alexander.n.se.

Live Video from World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station The event can be seen live on our YouTube Channel or by following the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJXhbE1bDOk QSL Reports to SAQ QSL reports to SAQ are most welcome and appreciated! For guaranteed E-QSL from us, please report using our  ONLINE QSL FORM We can not guarantee that reports by Email / mail / bureau will be confirmed. The online form will be open from February 13th 2023 until March 3rd 2023. Amateur Radio Station SK6SAQ NEW! For World Radio Day communication, SK6SAQ has picked a set of unique frequencies, with a "connection" to SAQ:s transmission frequency 17.2 kHz.  The Amateur Radio Station with the call “SK6SAQ” will be QRV between 10:00 CET (09:00 UTC) and 17:00 CET ( 16:00 UTC) on the following frequencies: – 3 517.2 kHz CW – 7 017.2 kHz CW – 14 017.2 KHz CW – 3 755 kHz SSB – 7 140 kHz SSB QSL-reports to SK6SAQ (NOT SAQ) are kindly received via: - Email to info@alexander.n.se - or via: SM bureau - or direct by postal mail (link to address here) Two stations will be on the air most of the time. Visiting World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station Visitors are most welcome to World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station on World Radio Day. The radio station is open all day using "self check in". At 15:00 CET (14:00) UTC, the doors will open for all visitors, with free admission to the transmission. Join the Alexander Team! We welcome you as a member of the Alexander SAQ Grimeton Friendship Association, to support our non-profit activities in preserving, documenting and bringing to life the unique Alexanderson alternator from 1924.  As a member You get a 10% discount on World Heritage Grimeton's entry, shop and activities, and free admission to Alexander's evening displays and to the Alexanderson Day, upon presentation of your membership card. Four times per year, you will receive our online magazine “Alternatorn”, exclusively available only to our members. Members also get access to our on-line library with lots of unique historical documents about SAQ and the Alexanderson alternator. Membership costs SEK 125 / year. https://alexander.n.se/en/member/