The Sweep

Enigma ID	S37 (prev. XSE)
Name	The Sweep
Frequency	6709 kHz
Status	Active
Voice	Male, live
Emission mode	J3E (USB)
Location	Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦

"The Sweep" (not to be confused with The Swoop) is a Russian military commandment network serving the Western Military District. It transmits on 6709 kHz around the clock. The station replaced The Siren and The Swoop , all of them broadcasting from the same transmitter. The Sweep also has the same operator. The station now transmits with a high or a low pip, randomly switched for short periods of time. All messages are addressed to PX1C (RHIS) The station also changes frequencies a lot.

Moments

On September 9th, 2026, the first monolith message was transmitted onto The Sweep with the callsign АВЖФ (AVZhF). On September 11th, 2026, there was a special message broadcasted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Shortly after the message, the station switched from it's signature "sweeping" channel marker, similar to the CODAR station, to a 3-tone beep.