EVP Newsletter - No 07 - 1978

Magazine Overview

Title: EVP NEWSLETTER
Issue: no 7
Date: September 1978

This issue of the EVP NEWSLETTER is primarily dedicated to the continuation of an interview with Jurgenson, focusing on his techniques and beliefs regarding Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP).

Jurgenson Interview - Part 2

The interview begins by clarifying a previous error, stating that the August issue was number 6, not July. The current issue is the second part of the Jurgenson interview, which has generated significant reader interest. Due to the workload involved in producing these special interview issues, they will now be printed and sold separately from the regular newsletters.

Jurgenson discusses his transition from using a microphone for recordings to employing a radio-based method. He explains that a voice repeatedly instructed him to 'make contact through the radio' for a year before he succeeded. He dismisses the idea of using a diode for recording, calling it a 'red herring' and a 'primitive radio set' that is 'not productive and really useless.' He emphasizes that his priority is the study and development of the Voice Phenomenon and rejects anything that could harm it.

He clarifies that his method involves the 'interfrequency method with the help of the radio,' which took about a year to perfect in finding the correct carrier wave. He recounts how the phenomenon was discovered in 1957 while he was working on a film. During a sound check, the volume of a recording inexplicably dropped, and a man's voice instructed him to go to Molnbo for better recordings. This experiment, which was played during the interview, featured a clear and articulate voice.

Jurgenson posits that the key to EVP is 'MODULATION OF SOUND,' where existing sounds are absorbed, modulated, and reproduced differently. While he acknowledges that this applies particularly to microphone recordings, he believes that for the interfrequency method, a 'CARRIER WAVE' is the essential element, even without an initial sound. He describes his setup, using medium wave and 1445 KHz, and states that he always receives immediate contact with voices saying things like 'Fried 1, there is nothing to say today' or 'Fried 1, we will speak today.' The voices are described as absolutely clear and articulate, sometimes sounding as if transmitted via a normal transmitter.

He addresses the advice from others to use shortwave or VHF, stating that he was told by the communicating entities not to use these frequencies as they would cause interference and mix-ups. He prefers the medium wave, where he can receive clear, uninterrupted messages.

Jurgenson explains that his longest conversation lasted 24 minutes without interruption. He converses with three departed friends about relevant matters, and these conversations are characterized by a peculiar rhythm associated with EVP. He describes these interactions as a 'liberation process' for the souls, helping them to establish communication and overcome lifetime handicaps.

Regarding the nature of these souls, Jurgenson rejects the idea that they are immature. He believes that the assumption that spiritual advancement corresponds with truth is wrong. He admits he doesn't know enough about the maturity of souls but has abandoned previous beliefs, stating 'ignorance is bliss.' He emphasizes that simple people with love in their hearts are the greatest souls.

The Vatican and Parapsychology

Jurgenson discusses his relationship with the Vatican, stating that he has been closely associated with the Holy See for many years. He believes he is communicating with the dead and has not encountered strong opposition from the Vatican because he has not tried to profit from the information or use it for religious purposes. He asserts that successive Popes (Pius XII, John XXIII, and Paul VI) have known him personally and that high officials of the Holy See know he has no ulterior motives. He has demonstrated EVP to them many times, and they have listened sympathetically.

He confirms that the Vatican has its own parapsychological research establishment, but he is not a spokesperson for them. He shares their judgment on EVP: 'To us this is confirmation and evidence that there is a soul, that life continues and science may one day supply us with data and facts which bear out the truth of our faith.' He states that the only opposition he has encountered comes from 'strongly non-conformist religious groups,' who believe he is in league with the devil.

Other Mentions

The newsletter also promotes 'The Fortean Times,' a magazine covering various strange phenomena, and mentions that an article on the potential link between frogs falling from the sky and EVP will be written. Details of experiments between Jurgenson and Prof. Bender are promised for a future issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The editorial stance of the EVP NEWSLETTER appears to be one of open inquiry into the Electronic Voice Phenomenon, with a strong focus on Jurgenson's personal experiences and methods. The newsletter champions Jurgenson's radio-based interfrequency technique over other methods like diode recording. There is a clear belief in the communication with the deceased as the primary explanation for EVP, and the newsletter highlights the Vatican's acceptance of this phenomenon as evidence of an afterlife. The publication also serves to promote related magazines and research in the field of parapsychology.