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SAQ is scheduled to send a Christmas message on December 24th, 2025
On December 1st 1924, the 200kW Alexanderson alternator with the call sign "SAQ" was put into commercial operation with telegram traffic from Sweden to the United States. 101 years later, the transmitter is the only remaining electromechanical transmitter from this era and is still in running condition. On Christmas Eve morning, Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, the transmitter is scheduled* to spread the traditional Christmas message to the whole World, on 17.2 kHz CW.
The SAQ Morse key that will be used to deliver a Christmas Eve message to the World on Dec 24th.
Program and transmission schedule:
07:00 CET (06:00 UTC): The visitor center is open for visitors with coffee, Christmas buns, and ginger snaps.
08:00 CET (07:00 UTC): The transmitter hall at World Heritage Grimeton is open for visitors.
Transmission & YouTube Live stream:
08:20 CET (07:20 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.
08:00 CET (07:00 UTC): The transmitter hall at World Heritage Grimeton is open for visitors.
Live Video from World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station
The transmission event can be seen live on our YouTube Channel or by following the link at
Live Video Stream from World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station.
Scheduled at 08:20 CET (07:20 UTC) on Dec 24th, 2025.
QSL Reports to SAQ
Your QSL reports to SAQ are most welcome and much 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 24t
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