UVB-76 - Revision history

10.42.1.1 at 18:13, 29 September 2026

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	\| simtx_operators = 1326976601673568380 & 1542595612846071808 <br><small>(Current nicknames:iGnorance, BUBBLEZbiscuit)</small>		\| simtx_operators = 1326976601673568380 & 1542595612846071808 <br><small>(Current nicknames:iGnorance, BUBBLEZbiscuit)</small>
	\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]		\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]
	\| former_callsigns = ~~УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be~~ УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ		\| former_callsigns = УВБ-76, МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ
	\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz		\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz
	}}		}}

10.42.1.1 at 18:12, 29 September 2026

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	\| format = Repeated buzzing sound		\| format = Repeated buzzing sound
	\| owner = [[Russian Armed Forces]]		\| owner = [[Russian Armed Forces]]
	\| simtx_operators = 1326976601673568380<br><small>(Current ~~nickname~~: ~~Ignorance~~)</small>		\| simtx_operators = 1326976601673568380 & 1542595612846071808 <br><small>(Current nicknames:iGnorance, BUBBLEZbiscuit)</small>
	\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]		\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]
	\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ		\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ

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	\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz		\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz
	}}		}}
	UVB-76 ~~AKA~~ The ~~buzzer.~~ is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:		UVB-76 (aka. The Buzzer) is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:

	* '''The "Dead Hand" Trigger:''' One of the most famous, albeit highly debated, theories suggests the station is tied to Russia’s ''Perimetr'' system—a nuclear retaliatory setup. Proponents believe that if the buzzing completely stops for a prolonged period, it could trigger an automated nuclear counterstrike response.		* '''The "Dead Hand" Trigger:''' One of the most famous, albeit highly debated, theories suggests the station is tied to Russia’s ''Perimetr'' system—a nuclear retaliatory setup. Proponents believe that if the buzzing completely stops for a prolonged period, it could trigger an automated nuclear counterstrike response.

Mukhash at 17:14, 23 September 2026

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Nickmyname(Creator of Anarchychat) at 21:26, 17 September 2026

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	{{Infobox radio station		{{Infobox radio station
	\| name = UVB-76		\| name = UVB-76
	\| image = ~~Uvb76_spectrogram~~.png		\| image = Spectrogram of UVB-76.png
	\| caption = A spectrogram of UVB-76, showing the suppressed lower sideband		\| caption = A spectrogram of UVB-76, showing the suppressed lower sideband
	\| country = [[Soviet Union]] (1982–1991)<br>[[Russia]] (1991–present)		\| country = [[Soviet Union]] (1982–1991)<br>[[Russia]] (1991–present)

Nickmyname(Creator of Anarchychat) at 21:23, 17 September 2026

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	{{Infobox radio station		{{Infobox radio station
	\| name = UVB-76		\| name = UVB-76
	\| image = ~~Spectrogram_of_UVB-76~~.png		\| image = Uvb76_spectrogram.png
	~~\| alt = A spectrogram of UVB-76~~
	\| caption = A spectrogram of UVB-76, showing the suppressed lower sideband		\| caption = A spectrogram of UVB-76, showing the suppressed lower sideband
	\| country = [[Soviet Union]] (1982–1991)<br>[[Russia]] (1991–present)		\| country = [[Soviet Union]] (1982–1991)<br>[[Russia]] (1991–present)
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	\| format = Repeated buzzing sound		\| format = Repeated buzzing sound
	\| owner = [[Russian Armed Forces]]		\| owner = [[Russian Armed Forces]]
			\| simtx_operators = 1326976601673568380<br><small>(Current nickname: Ignorance)</small>
	\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]		\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]
	\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ		\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ
	\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz		\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz
	~~\|simtx_operators=1326976601673568380/Current nickname !gnorance~~}}		}}
	UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:		UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:

Nickmyname(Creator of Anarchychat) at 21:19, 17 September 2026

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	\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ		\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ
	\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz		\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz
	}}		\|simtx_operators=1326976601673568380/Current nickname !gnorance}}
	UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:		UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:

Nickmyname(Creator of Anarchychat) at 21:00, 17 September 2026

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			{{Infobox radio station
			\| name = UVB-76
			\| image = Spectrogram_of_UVB-76.png
			\| alt = A spectrogram of UVB-76
			\| caption = A spectrogram of UVB-76, showing the suppressed lower sideband
			\| country = [[Soviet Union]] (1982–1991)<br>[[Russia]] (1991–present)
			\| frequency = 4625 kHz [[shortwave]]
			\| language = [[Russian]]
			\| format = Repeated buzzing sound
			\| owner = [[Russian Armed Forces]]
			\| sister_stations = [[The Pip]], [[The Squeaky Wheel]]
			\| former_callsigns = УЗБ-76 (commonly mistaken to be УВБ-76), МДЖБ, ЖУОЗ, АНВФ
			\| former_frequencies = 4625.5 kHz
			}}
	UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:		UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:

Nickmyname(Creator of Anarchychat) at 20:56, 17 September 2026

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	UVB-76 (The ~~Buzzer)~~ - ~~Shortwave Radio Station Summary~~		UVB-76 AKA The buzzer. is a shortwave radio station that broadcasts on the frequency of '''4625 kHz'''. It is famous for transmitting a monotonous buzzing sound 24 hours a day, repeating approximately 25 times per minute and largly recognised radio station inside the radio community, largely due to its extreme secrecy, decade-long endurance, and the eerie nature of its broadcasts. Unlike normal stations, it has no commercial purpose and continues to buzz through major global geopolitical shifts without explanation, capturing the imagination of conspiracy theorists, cryptologists, and shortwave hobbyists worldwide. Over the years, several major theories have emerged regarding its true function:

	UVB-76, ~~also known by the nickname~~ "~~The Buzzer~~", is a ~~Russian shortwave~~ military ~~numbers station that broadcasts on the frequency 4625 kHz~~.		* '''The "Dead Hand" Trigger:''' One of the most famous, albeit highly debated, theories suggests the station is tied to Russia’s ''Perimetr'' system—a nuclear retaliatory setup. Proponents believe that if the buzzing completely stops for a prolonged period, it could trigger an automated nuclear counterstrike response.
			* '''Military Command Hub:''' The most widely accepted and practical theory among defense experts is that UVB-76 serves as a strategic communications link for the Western Military District. The continuous buzzing acts as a channel marker to keep the frequency occupied and alert, ready to broadcast high-priority, encoded "Monolith" commands to military bases and spies in the field during a crisis.
			* '''Ionospheric Research:''' Another scientific theory suggests the constant signal is used to measure changes in the Earth’s ionosphere. By continuously broadcasting a stable frequency, researchers or military operators could theoretically monitor radio wave propagation and atmospheric disturbances.

	~~Key Facts~~:		=== Voice Transmissions and Coded Messages ===
			Despite the nearly continuous buzzing, the drone is occasionally interrupted by live voice broadcasts. These rare events follow a strict, unchanging format: the buzzer stops, a male or female voice speaks in Russian, reads out a specific phonetic callsign, and delivers a string of numbers and code words. For instance, messages like ''"MDZhB 76 497 TERRAKOTA 25 12 16 92"'' are transmitted into the ether. These numbers are believed to be "Monolith" messages—highly encrypted tactical instructions meant for specific military units, which remain completely uncrackable by the public.

	~~- Signal: The~~ station ~~transmits a monotonous~~, ~~repeating buzzing sound at a rate of approximately 25 tones per minute, 24 hours a day~~.		=== Evolving Callsigns ===
			Throughout its decades of operation, listeners have identified the station by the unique voice callsigns it uses during these broadcasts. As the station's administrative structure or military codes change, so does its name. The most notable callsigns include:

	- ~~Voice Messages~~: ~~On rare occasions, the buzzer stops and~~ a ~~voice reads out coded messages~~ in ~~Russian~~, ~~consisting of names, numbers, and~~ callsigns (e.~~g., "~~NZhTI").		* '''UZB-76 (УЗБ-76):''' The historical identifier used for over a decade until 2010.
			* '''MDZhB (МДЖБ):''' Adopted in late 2010, which became the most famous callsign among internet hobbyists.
			* '''ZhUOZ (ЖУОЗ) & ANVF (АНВФ):''' Temporary callsigns utilized during structural updates in the late 2010s.
			* '''NZhTI (НЖТИ):''' The primary modern callsign broadcasted in ongoing military transmissions.

	~~- History: It has been broadcasting since at least the late 1970s or early 1980s.~~ The ~~transmitter location~~ has shifted over time, ~~previously operating from~~ near Povarovo ~~and later moving to locations near St~~. ~~Petersburg~~ and ~~Moscow~~.		=== Shifting Locations ===
			The geographic origin of "The Buzzer" has also shifted over time, adding to its mystique. From the late Cold War era until 2010, triangulation and radio direction-finding placed the transmitter at a highly secured military telecommunications compound near '''Povarovo, Moscow Oblast'''. However, in September 2010, the Povarovo site was suddenly abandoned, leaving behind empty buildings and rusted antennas.

	~~Purpose:~~		Today, the station uses a decentralized network to prevent the signal from being easily knocked out. The primary broadcast sites are now tracked to the 60th Communication Hub near '''Kerro, Leningrad Oblast''', with powerful backup transmitters operating out of military communication nodes near '''Pskov''' and '''Voronezh'''.

	~~While~~ the ~~Russian~~ military ~~has never officially disclosed the station's purpose~~, ~~radio experts~~ and ~~researchers widely believe it serves as a communication and alert system for~~ the ~~Western Military District's command network~~. ~~Pop culture theories often colloquially refer~~ to ~~it as a "Dead Hand" or "Doomsday" radio station, though it functions primarily for routine military signaling~~.		=== Station Operators ===
			The identity of the live operators broadcasting over UVB-76 remains highly classified, but their habits tell a distinct story. Listeners frequently hear background noises during voice messages, such as rustling papers, distant military chatter, and internal telephone rings, confirming that live human personnel manually staff the transmitters. During prominent frequency hijacks by internet trolls, operators have been observed frantically adjusting frequencies and deploying specialized digital countermeasures to wrestle back control of the signal.

			* (SimTX operator discord id: 1326976601673568380).

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JUDAS at 20:37, 17 September 2026

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	While the Russian military has never officially disclosed the station's purpose, radio experts and researchers widely believe it serves as a communication and alert system for the Western Military District's command network. Pop culture theories often colloquially refer to it as a "Dead Hand" or "Doomsday" radio station, though it functions primarily for routine military signaling.		While the Russian military has never officially disclosed the station's purpose, radio experts and researchers widely believe it serves as a communication and alert system for the Western Military District's command network. Pop culture theories often colloquially refer to it as a "Dead Hand" or "Doomsday" radio station, though it functions primarily for routine military signaling.

	[Category:Radio Stations]		[[Category:Radio Stations]]