V05, Spanish Counting was the Spanish language counterpart to E05. V05 was part of the CIA number stations network, and ran a very strict schedule until its retirement. It followed the same format, and used the same automated voice. V05 was last heard in February of 2001.
Message Recording
Station Format
123 | 1234567890 | 1000 Hz tone | Grupo 135, Grupo 135 |
6117 2489 9961 2529 … |
Repito | Grupo 135, Grupo 135 |
6117 2489 9961 2529 … |
FIN |
3-digit ID 3x (###) |
Repeats 10x | Group Count 2x |
2, 3, or 4-digit single groups | “Repeat” | Group count 2x |
Message repeats. 2, 3, or 4-digit single groups | Outro | |
Repeats for up to 10 minutes |
Numbers Station Summary
Nickname: Spanish Counting
Activity: Inactive
Emission mode: AM, USB, USB + Carrier
Voice Summary: Automated woman’s voice. Spanish speaking version of E05.
Believed Country of Origin: USA
Family Relatives: E05, G05, E14, E21, V14
Station Family: Family 2 “CIA/NSA”
V05a
V05a was the variant ID used when the station sent 4 digit message groups.
Sources
Spy Numbers V5 Page
Secret Signals by Simon Mason, 1991
Simon Mason’s E5 Counting Station Page – “V5 CIA Counting Station” (Archived)
The Conet Project – V05a Recording