SomaFM DEF CON Radio (128k AAC) 🇺🇸

SomaFM DEF CON Radio (128k AAC) is a temporary radio station broadcasting live from the DEF CON hacking conference, providing a real-time connection to the event held annually in Las Vegas. As a SomaFM channel, DEF CON Radio leverages a reliable platform to deliver conference content and embrace an experimental, community-focused spirit. It offers live audio feeds from DEF CON talks, workshops, and panels, allowing listeners to "attend" sessions remotely. In addition to conference content, DEF CON Radio features interviews with speakers, organizers, attendees, and other prominent figures in the hacking and security community. Music, often electronic or industrial, is also incorporated into the programming. Beyond talks and interviews, the station broadcasts important announcements about conference events, schedule changes, and security updates. It has been known to include live hacking demonstrations and discussions of vulnerabilities, depending on the conference content each year. DEF CON Radio uses a 128k AAC audio encoding format and bitrate, balancing audio quality with bandwidth usage. The stream is hosted and distributed by SomaFM, accessible through their website, mobile apps, and internet radio players. During DEF CON's famous Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, the radio station may provide updates, commentary, and interviews with teams. The stream URL changes each year, requiring listeners to check the SomaFM or DEF CON websites for the current link during the conference.