On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday December 24th 2024, SAQ Grimeton is scheduled¹ 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 transmission schedule:

• 08:00 CET (07:00 UTC): The transmitter hall at World Heritage Grimeton is opened for visitors.
• 08:25 CET (07:25 UTC): Live stream on YouTube begins.
• 08:30 CET (07:30 UTC): Startup and tuning of the Alexanderson Alternator SAQ.
• 09:00 CET (08:00 UTC): Transmission of a Christmas message from SAQ.

Live Video from World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station

This live video is scheduled at 08:25 CET (07:25 UTC), Dec 24th, 2024. The transmission event can also be seen live on our YouTube Channel.

Test transmissions

We are planning to carry our some test transmissions on Friday, December 20th, 13:00 – 16:00 CET (12:00 – 15:00 UTC). SAQ will be on the air shorter periods of time during this interval, when we will be carrying out tuning, tests and measurements. Your comments are welcome to info@alexander.n.se.

QSL Reports to SAQ

Your QSL reports to SAQ are most welcome and much appreciated!

ℹ️ 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 24th, 2024 until January 10th, 2025.

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