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, both on Long Island, NY, USA.
On December 1st 2024, one hundred years later, SAQ will air to commemorate this event. The unique Alexanderson alternator from 1924, with the call sign SAQ, is scheduled for one transmission over the antenna on VLF 17.2 kHz CW.
Visitors are welcome to the transmitter hall at Grimeton radio station to experience an SAQ transmission. Tickets can be purchased here:
https://grimeton.entryevent.se/ticketshop/tickets/sandarstart
Program & transmission schedule:
10:00 CET (09:00 UTC) The doors to the transmitter hall will open.
10:20 CET (09:20 UTC) Live YouTube broadcast begins.
10:30 CET (09:30 UTC) Start-up of the Alternator.
11:00 CET (10:00 UTC) Transmission of a message
Test Transmissions
Test transmissions are scheduled for November 29th between 13:00 – 16:00 CET.
During the tests, SAQ will be on air shorter periods of time, when we will be carrying out tuning, tests and measurements.
Your comments are welcome to info@alexander.n.se.
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 December 1st until December 20th, 2024.
https://alexander.n.se/saq-to-air-on-dec-1st-anniversary/
Ydun Ritz (2024-11-12)