Steady Signal - No 1 - 1994

Magazine Overview

Title: THE STEADY SIGNAL
Issue Date: Nov-Dec. 1994
Type: Newssheet for editors and authors focused on electromagnetics and anomalies.

This newsheet, 'THE STEADY SIGNAL' (TSS), was initiated in response to a large volume of correspondence and interest generated by the book 'ALLERGIES AND ALIENS.' Published by Albert Budden, it is a free, limited-edition publication intended for editors and authors of specialist publications, with approximately thirty-five copies produced per issue. The primary goal is to disseminate information and foster debate on issues related to a new environmental health approach to understanding anomalies. There is no obligation for recipients to publish the material, and those who find it unwanted can cease receipt.

TSS aims to evolve into a periodical and will be published when newsworthy and significant information accumulates. It serves as a clearing house for information on electromagnetic aspects of anomalies, with the potential for supplementary material tailored to individual editors' specializations.

Editorial Stance on Anomalies

Unlike many similar publications, TSS explicitly states that it does not accept the involvement of alien intelligence in UFOs, abduction, or contact experiences. This stance has evolved over fifteen years, driven by a concern that sensationalist belief systems have hindered genuine understanding and discredited the subject. TSS acknowledges the existence of genuine and unusual anomalies but asserts that their causes lie outside the realm of alien intelligence hypotheses.

Item 1: Electroforms - The Evidence

This section details the concept of 'Electroforms,' a term coined by the author for ball lightning-like phenomena potentially produced by electromagnetic pollution. The idea was initially proposed in 'ALLERGIES AND ALIENS' and is linked to the work of folklorist Eddie Bullard, who sponsored research into the alien abduction phenomenon.

The author draws a parallel between ball lightning, produced in charged atmospheres during electrical storms, and similar phenomena potentially occurring in permanent fields generated by high-tension cables or radio-frequency transmitters. Paul Devereux is mentioned for reporting a sighting of a discrete ball of light associated with pylons.

A significant development reported is the successful laboratory production of 'electric fireballs' by two researchers in Ohio, USA. Using two synchronously pulsed high-power radio-frequency oscillators designed by Nikola Tesla, they created phenomena that could pass through glass, travel along fences, and flare up or explode. The researchers describe the process, noting that the fireballs emanated from the opposite side of a windowpane when streamers struck it. They emphasize that these results are reproducible on demand.

The author and co-worker Anne Silk had previously theorized that observed effects were due to an 'intermodulation effect' between two or more frequencies. The Ohio experiment vindicated this belief, as the electric fireballs were produced by exactly this intermodulation effect between higher and lower field frequencies. This is presented as an explanation for phenomena observed at UFO sites, where artificial fields from RF transmitters and natural piezoelectric/piezomagnetic fields mix to produce spectacular balls of light that can irradiate witnesses, causing extreme physiological effects often associated with alien contact experiences.

Item 1A: Electroforms and Animal Mutilation

An earlier article by the author, published in 'THE NEW UFOLOGIST,' linked ball lightning with animal mutilation phenomena. The argument is made that the anomalous light phenomena often associated with animal mutilations in the USA are, in fact, Electroforms, which induce physical trauma electrothermally. The proliferation of electronic communication systems is cited as a reason for the increased prevalence of Electroforms.

Information is provided on how to obtain copies of this article and details are given for upcoming lectures by the author: one for BUFORA at the University of Westminster on 'ELECTROFORMS - THE EVIDENCE' in September 1995, and an earlier lecture in March 1995 for TSS editors, potentially including a demonstration at Imperial College, London.

Item 2: 'Nasal Implants'

This section addresses the physical effects of the CE4 (Close Encounter of the Fourth Kind) experience, specifically nasal trauma or nosebleeds as a post-encounter symptom. The author refutes the common interpretation that these are due to alien-inserted monitoring devices, citing Whitley Strieber's 'COMMUNION' as an example where this belief is prevalent.

Instead, the author refers to research by zoologists Baker, Mather, and Kennaugh from the University of Manchester. In 1983, they found and photographed naturally occurring particles of magnetite (magnetic iron) in human sinus bones (sphenoid/ethmoid sinus complex). A microphotograph published in NATURE (Vol.301, 6th January 1983) shows a distinct layer of magnetite. The researchers suggest this area might be a dumping site for iron or related to the sense of direction. The author posits that these magnetite particles, when violently disturbed by a magnetic field in a 'hot spot' location, can damage delicate blood vessels in the sinuses, causing bleeding.

Further articles on electrical hypersensitivity (EH) and its effects are mentioned, including one by the author in the MUFON JOURNAL and another in the BULLETIN OF ANOMALOUS EXPERIENCE (BAE/CANADA) titled 'ALIEN ABDUCTIONS - VISIONARY DRAMAS AND SYSTEMIC EFFECTS.'

Item 3: EM Fields and Abduction Experiences

In 'ALLERGIES AND ALIENS,' the author posits that the alien contact/abduction experience occurs in an 'allergic trance state' in individuals with electrical hypersensitivity (EH). This state is triggered when EH individuals are exposed to an EM field from sources like pylons or radio transmitters.

Nicholas Reiter, a specialist in electromagnetics in the USA, conducted an experiment using magnetic field detectors in the homes of abductees. These detectors were triggered on nights when CE4 experiences occurred but not on nights without experiences, suggesting a link between magnetic fields and these encounters. The report is available for purchase.

Item 4: Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Abduction

Neurologist Eve LaPlante's work with Whitley Strieber is discussed. LaPlante's research on temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) noted 'occasional punctate foci of high signal intensity' in Strieber's MRI brain scan, suggesting scarring that could lead to TLE.

The author supports this by stating that individuals experiencing CE3/4 often develop epileptiform symptoms due to repeated exposure to EM fields, described as electronic pollution in 'ALLERGIES AND ALIENS.' LaPlante's work is seen as corroborating this finding. The author further suggests that the characteristic 'grey' alien entity is a result of electrical stimulation of specific brain areas, explaining the consistency of this depiction across abductee populations.

LaPlante's quote is included: "Although some critics dismissed Strieber's 'nonfiction' as invented, his alien creatures would be true in the medical sense if indeed they resulted from seizures: they would be the psychic representations of abnormal electrical activity in his brain."

Information is provided on how to obtain Eve LaPlante's book 'SEIZED' and the author's own book 'ALLERGIES AND ALIENS.' Contact details for THE STEADY SIGNAL are also listed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of THE STEADY SIGNAL revolve around the scientific investigation of anomalous phenomena, particularly those related to electromagnetism and environmental factors. The publication strongly advocates for a rational, non-alien-based explanation for UFO sightings and abduction experiences, focusing on electromagnetic interactions and physiological responses. The editorial stance is critical of sensationalism and emphasizes the need for rigorous, evidence-based research, challenging established narratives within the UFO community.