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Subj: SAQ Grimeton Special Transmission - United Nations Day
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RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION BULLETIN
SAQ Grimeton Special Transmission - United Nations Day
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Edition: VLF Special Transmission / Alexanderson Date: October 02, 2026
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SPECIAL TRANSMISSION FROM SAQ GRIMETON RADIO STATION (UN-DAY 2026)
* UN Message Transmission on VLF 17.2 kHz CW
On October 24, 2026, the iconic SAQ Grimeton Radio Station (Sweden) is scheduled
to air a message to the world promoting peace, unity, and global partnerships.
The broadcast will utilize the historic Alexanderson alternator over the VLF
frequency of 17.2 kHz in Morse code (CW).
* Historical Background & Unique Infrastructure
Completed in 1924, Grimeton Radio Station (SAQ) is the world's only remaining
pre-electronic radio transmitter that remains fully functional. Currently,
it preserves one of its two original operational transmitters invented by Ernst
F.W. Alexanderson and is designated as a World Heritage Site.
* Scheduled Transmission Timetable (October 24, 2026)
- 14:20 CEST (12:20 UTC): Live YouTube stream begins.
- 14:30 CEST (12:30 UTC): Start-up and tuning of the Alternator.
- 14:45 CEST (12:45 UTC): SAQ on the air with test calls ("VVV... de SAQ").
- 15:00 CEST (13:00 UTC): Official transmission of the Peace Message.
* Test Transmissions & QSL Confirmation
Preliminary test transmissions are scheduled for October 23 between 13:00 and
16:00 CEST. Receiving stations can submit their reception reports using the
online e-QSL form available on the official website grimeton.org.
* Amateur Radio Special Event Station SK6SAQ
Amateur Radio Station SK6SAQ will be active (QRV) throughout the day on the
following frequencies and modes:
- CW: 3,517.2 kHz / 7,017.2 kHz / 14,017.2 kHz
- SSB: 3,755.0 kHz / 7,140.0 kHz
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MATRIX SUMMARY OF PARAMETERS & OPERATIONAL TIMETABLE
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| STATION / CALLSIGN | FREQUENCY & MODE | SCHEDULE / DATE |
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| SAQ Grimeton (VLF) | 17.2 kHz CW | Oct 24 - 12:45/13:00 UTC |
| SAQ Tests (VLF) | 17.2 kHz CW (Short) | Oct 23 - 13:00 to 16:00 CEST |
| SK6SAQ (HF CW) | 3.517 / 7.017 / 14.017| Oct 24 - HF Operations |
| SK6SAQ (HF SSB) | 3.755 / 7.140 MHz | Oct 24 - HF Operations |
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LISTENING STATIONS & SYSOPS (SWL / HAM)
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VLF receiving stations and network operators are advised to prepare loop
antennas and SDR receivers in advance for tuning 17.2 kHz, as well as following
the live stream.
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