Unidentified symbol related to abductions

Nearly two years ago a strange symbol was brought to my attention by paranormal researcher Chris Holly. She encountered the bizarre glyph while investigating UFO abductions and turned to the internet to aid in identifying its origin. Like many other people she had spoken to, I recognized the symbol, but could not seem to recall from where. This bothered me, so I began my own investigation into the symbols origin. After spending countless hour searching through UFO and abduction reports over the past months, Ms. Holly and myself are no closer to determining the symbols meaning or origin than we were at the beginning of our search.

As part of my investigation, I used Google’s “Search By Image” functionality to try to see if anyone else had posted a similar image online. While the search has continually failed to produce any direct image matches, it has however yielded interesting results. When I searched using a version of the symbol drawn in black, the top similar results were all diagrams of molecules. This has led me to think that the symbol may not actually be a symbol per say, but instead some sort of diagram. Unfortunately, without labels the diagram’s meaning is not immediately apparent. Quite often, abductees under hypnosis recall being shown images by their captors almost as if they were being instructed. I can’t help but wonder if this diagram is part of some such “lesson”. What then could the “lesson” be? Is the symbol a constellation, some sort of chemical or biological structure, or even a road map identifying an important location? Hopefully someone will recognize this series of lines as something familiar. So once again, I would ask that if you happen to have ever seen or are familiar with the symbol/diagram at the top of this post in ANY context, please contact me at john@meetstheweird.com. Any information you could provide is appreciated. Hopefully together we can finally solve this mystery.

For at least 29 years a strange radio signal has been broadcast from inside Russia and perplexed shortwave radio enthusiasts. Nicknamed “The Buzzer” by amateur listeners due to the audible buzzes broadcast by the station. The station, which broadcasts on 4625 kHz AM, is thought to be operated by the Russian government, though little is really know about the signal – including where it is broadcast from. Theories about the true nature of the Buzzer range from it being a test signal for radio operators to tune their equipment to it being part of the Soviet Union’s “Dead Hand” nuclear retaliation system. Other theories include that it is used for ionosphere research or that it is a “numbers station” used to communicate with spies around the globe. Adding to the mystery surrounding the Buzzer are a number of voice broadcasts that enthusiast have overheard containing what seem to be coded messages and the stations call sign (which was originally UVB-76 but currently is reported to be 94ZhT). Also an occasional faint conversation in Russian can be heard behind the buzzing which leads those interested in numbers stations to believe that the station’s trademark buzz is being broadcast over an open mic.

While we may never know why The Buzzer buzzes, listening in is as easy as firing up your web browser thanks to a Buzzer enthusiast in Estonia. Simply head over to UVB-76.net and you can listen to a live feed of the signal. [I had to use one of the desync.com sponsored feeds to get any audio, but that may be my computer.] Though if you’d like to try and tune in “old school” and are within UVB-76′s broadcast range (which can reach into the Eastern US), any shortwave receiver should work (they can be purchased on Amazon for around $40 USD and up). Just tune in to 4625 kHz and listen for the buzz.

If you have or pick up a shortwave set and are interested in listening to other “numbers stations” be sure to check out Priyom.org for times and frequencies to tune in.

Inside the Russian Short Wave Radio Enigma [via Boing Boing]

photo courtesy of Darlene Stewart

Residents of the rural community of Harbour Mille in Newfoundland were shocked when they saw strange objects streaking up from the ocean Monday night. Darlene Stewart spotted the mysterious object while out taking photographs of the sunset. Shaken by the sighting, she called her neighbor Emmy Pardy and her husband. All told, the trio witnessed three of the objects flying up from the sea. Pictures taken by Mrs. Stewart show a long possibly cylindrically shaped object trailed by smoke or fire (which doesn’t rule out a missile launch). The witnesses reported that the objects made no noise as the flew across the sky. The incident was investigated by the local police who “confirmed that it was something”, but refuse to elaborate further on the incident, instead referring further questions to the Department of National Defense. Officials from the DND have refused to comment on the incident leaving the quiet community wondering what it is they saw.

DND, RCMP mum on UFO mystery [via Chris Holly's Paranormal World]