UVB-76
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UVB-76 (Russian: УВБ-76; see § Name and callsigns for other callsigns), also known by the nickname "The Buzzer", is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of 4,625 kHz.[1][2] It broadcasts a short, monotonous buzz toneⓘ, repeating at a rate of approximately 25 tones per minute, 24 hours per day.[1] Sometimes, the buzzer signal is interrupted and a voice transmission in Russian takes place.[3][4][5][6]
"The Buzzer" redirects here. For other uses, see Buzzer (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Russia, Soviet Union (Former) |
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Frequency | 4625 kHz shortwave |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Russian |
Format | Repeated buzzing sound |
Ownership | |
Owner | Russian Armed Forces |
The Pip, The Squeaky Wheel | |
History | |
Former call signs | УЗБ-76 (Commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ |
Former frequencies | 4625 kHz |
Links | |
A short clip of UVB-76's transmission as recorded in Southern Finland, 860 km (530 mi) away from the station in 2002. | |
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