Purge Radio
The official broadcast that signals the beginning of the twelve-hour lawless night.
via Wikipedia: 1979 Ba'ath Party purge · see source
The Purge Radio refers to the state-mandated emergency broadcast signal activated by the New Founding Fathers of America. During the twelve-hour window, all standard frequencies are often hijacked or supplemented with official updates regarding the event status. Citizens utilize standard receivers tuned to these specific bands to hear the opening and closing declarations from national leadership.
Lore & Background
Originating from federal communication hubs, this technology ensures that every household receives the legal notification that crimes are temporarily permissible. While most civilians use home stereos or car radios, specialized units exist for government liaisons. The signal is robust, designed to penetrate urban interference even as chaos erupts on the streets below. Unique modifications appear in resistance factions who attempt to jam these frequencies to spread counter-propaganda. In later years, the broadcast was physically protected by armed guards at transmission towers. Understanding this network is vital for survival, as missing the closing announcement means remaining vulnerable after legal protections have technically resumed. The sound of the official chime marks safety returning to the nation.
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