Numbers stations are shortwave radio stations. They broadcast computer-generated voices reading numbers, words, letters or Morse code. Evidence from spy cases suggests they broadcast coded information to secret agents.
Some frequencies have special markers to keep constant use. A message example in Russian numbers and phonetics: СЕКРЕТ-39 37649 ЦИКАДА 35219675 (SEKRET-39 37649 CIKADA 35219675).
Frequencies in kHz:
- 4224 / 3218.50: Callsign Katok-65
- 5448 / 3756 Rostov na Donu: 72th communications center; Southern District communications center.
In early morning of Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, the German police raided the Anschlags’ home. They found Heidrun Anschlag receiving orders from Moscow.
What is the purpose of the numbers stations?
Numbers stations are shortwave radio stations that broadcast encrypted messages to spies. They use computer voices, numbers, words, letters or Morse code.
Are number stations still active?
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