The format for the voice announcement is, "At the tone, X hour(s), Y minute(s), Coordinated Universal Time." The announcement is in a male voice and begins 7.5 seconds before the minute tone. WWVH makes an identical time announcement, starting 15 seconds before the minute tone, in a female voice.

Is WWV still transmitting?

WWV, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, has been transmitting one rock-steady pulse per second for more than 80 years. ... But you can hear the stations by calling (303) 499-7111 for WWV or (808) 335-4363 for WWVH . There are also online recordings of the stations' gentle announcements.)

How can I listen to WWV?

The audio portions of the WWV and WWVH broadcasts can also be heard by telephone. To hear these broadcasts, dial (303) 499-7111 for WWV (Colorado), and (808) 335-4363 for WWVH (Hawaii). Callers are disconnected after 2 minutes.