The Conet Project is a unique audio compilation that delves into the enigmatic world of shortwave numbers stations—radio broadcasts believed to transmit coded messages to intelligence operatives. Curated by Akin Fernandez and released in 1997 under the Irdial-Discs label, this collection features recordings of these mysterious transmissions, characterized by sequences of numbers, tones, and melodies. The project's name derives from a mishearing of the Czech word "konec," meaning "end," commonly heard at the conclusion of such broadcasts. The Conet Project has influenced various artists and filmmakers, with samples appearing in Wilco's album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" and Cameron Crowe's film "Vanilla Sky." ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conet_Project?utm_source=openai))