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Centennial Transmission from SAQ Copied in US on Dec 1
We often refer to the Grimeton transmitter plant as an "historic station," but this year it's especially true. The station was dedicated 100 years ago on 1 December, 1924. For that reason, the 17.2 kHz alternator was scheduled for a commemorative transmission at 1000 UTC (5 AM Eastern Standard in North America) on Sunday, December 1. Festivities were streamed live on YouTube.
Jay Rusgrone W1VD reported very good copy in Connecticut. "Close to best ever copy of SAQ this morning in over 20 years of monitoring; 100% solid copy throughout tune up and message." An audio clip of the message can be found at https://www.w1vd.com/SAQ120124.mp3 . Jay says he was "running the usual setup: modified Amrad e probe > LNA > Delta 44 A/D > SpectrumLab" for the reception.
Annual Christmas Message from SAQ is Scheduled
Another transmission from that historic station's 17.2 kHz alternator is scheduled for 0800 UTC (3 AM Eastern Standard in North America) on Tuesday, December 24, this year. Details of the Christmas Eve morning event, some possible test transmissions on the 20th, and planned ham activity from SK6SAQ will be posted here soon. Meanwhile, see this post in the LW Message Board.
Obtain additional SAQ information at the Alexander Association pages, and consider joining the Association to help them continue their work at the World Heritage station.
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