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= Solution

Take the wave along positive $x$, so $k_x=\omega/c$. A longitudinal boost $\mathbf V=(v_x,0,0)$ gives
$$
\boxed{\omega'=\gamma_x\omega(1-v_x/c)
=\omega\sqrt{\frac{1-v_x/c}{1+v_x/c}}.}
$$
A receiver moving in the propagation direction measures a redshift. The same signed expression gives a blueshift when $v_x<0$. If the original wave propagates along negative $x$ instead, retain $k_x=-\omega/c$ in the general formula.

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