| Part one test results 17 hertz terminated into an inductive load to produce a harmonic at 82 hertz. The resulting waveform was unstable and varying in frequency and amplitude. Resembling somewhat the signature of the HUM. A 33% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they hear. ____________________________________________________________________ 27 hertz terminated into an inductive load to produce a harmonic at 115 hertz. The resulting waveform was unstable and varying in frequency and amplitude. Resembling somewhat the signature of the HUM. B 33% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’, which they bear. _____________________________________________________________________ 37 hertz terminated into an inductive load to produce a harmonic at 77-80 hertz. The resulting waveform was very unstable and varying in frequency and amplitude. C This resultant waveform is one of the more nearer like frequencies to the actual ‘HUM’ than the other synthetic tones 42% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’, which they bear. _____________________________________________________________________ 47 hertz terminated into an inductive load to produce a harmonic at 96 hertz. The resulting waveform was unstable and varying in frequency and amplitude. D 16% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they hear. The frequency of 82hz., 115hz., 77—80hz., are actual components of the ‘HUM’ signature. 96hz is not a recognizable component of the ‘HUM’. This graph result demonstrated. That those who bear the bum recognize frequency components of the ‘HUM’ at a ratio grater than 2 ~1 over those frequencies not part of the HUM. Part two test results 34 hertz terminated into an inductive load to produce a harmonic at 66 hertz. The resulting waveform was unstable and varied in frequency and amplitude. 1 16% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they bear. _____________________________________________________________________ 54 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. 2 50% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they hear. _____________________________________________________________________ 74 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. 3 1% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they hear. _____________________________________________________________________ 94 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. 4 33% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they bear. The frequency of 54hz. and 94hz. are actual components of the ‘flux’ signature. 60hz. harmonic and 74 Hz. pure tone is not a recognizable component of the ‘HUM’. This graph result demonstrated. That those who hear the HUM recognize frequency components of the ‘HUM’ at a ratio grater than 3~1 over those frequencies not part of the HUM. Part three test results 51 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. A 25% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘RUN’ which they hear. _____________________________________________________________________ 81 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. B 33% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they hear. _____________________________________________________________________ 111 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. C 25% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they hear. 141 hertz terminated into a resistance load. With no harmonics, pure tone only. The resulting waveform was stable in frequency and amplitude. D 0% of the returns felt they recognized this as part of or the ‘HUM’ which they bear. The frequency of 51hz., 81hz., 111hz., are actual components of the ‘HUM’ signature. 141hz are not a recognizable component of the ‘HUM’. This graph result demonstrated. That those who hear the HUM recognize frequency components of the ‘HUM’ at a ratio grater than 3:0 over those frequencies not part of the hum. Part four test results Part four is generated tones of sounds common to all hearers of the ‘HUM’. These tones are found around the home and in the daily environment. The results were predictable. tone one at 30hz. pure no harmonics. 58% of the respondents have heard this frequency and recognize it. As part of the environment around us. 30hz. is a harmonic of 60 cycle AC power common to all households. Also part of the scanning frequency of television. _____________________________________________________________________ A Tone two at 60hz. pure no harmonics is everywhere. 58% of the respondents have heard this frequency and recognize it. The primary cycle of AC household power. Transformers and household appliances all have this frequency. _____________________________________________________________________ B Tone three at 120hz. pure no harmonics. 33% of the respondents have beard this frequency and recognize it. 120hz. is a harmonic of 60 cycle AC household power. _____________________________________________________________________ C Tone four at 330hz. pure no harmonics. 0% of the respondents reported to hear this frequency. 330hz. would be recognized by those in musical settings or who play instruments as a common tone they bear. _____________________________________________________________________ D Tone five at 500hz. pure no harmonics. 1% of the respondents reported to hear this frequency. 500hz. would be recognized by those in musical settings or who play instruments as a common tone they hear. E |
| Self Evaluation Test This test is to help determine if you are hearing or if you are reacting to the ‘HUM’ phenomena. This test is in four parts. Listen to the sounds or tones as much as necessary in each part. Then list which tone or sound in each part is close to any tone or sound which you may hear normally. If you cannot or do not recognize any tone or sound in the test, but you find that a particular tone or test sound recorded is bothersome to you, please note and explain as best possible your reaction and why? PART ONE Listen to the tones and sounds in part one, A, B, C and D. Then list which tone or sound is close to what you have or normally do hear. If neither sound nor tone in part one is close to what you normally do or have heard, then state NONE. I have or do hear a sound that is close or similar to A? B? C, or D? I have never heard any sound nor tone like A, B, C, or D. NONE If you have ever heard any of the tones or sounds in part one, then please describe when, where, at what times, and for how long. PART TWO Listen to the sounds and tones in part two, 1.2,3 and 4. Then list which tone or sound is close or very similar to what you normally hear. I have or do hear a sound that is close or similar to 1? 2? 3? or 4? I have never heard any sound or tone like 1,2,3, or 4. NONE PART TWO If you have ever heard any of the tones and sounds in part two, then please describe when, where, at what time, and for how long. PART THREE Listen to tones and sounds in part three, A, B, C, and D. Then list, which tones or sound is close or similar to what you normally hear. If neither sound nor tone is close to any, which you normally hear then state NONE. I have or do hear a sound that is close or similar to A? B? C? or D? I have never heard any sound nor tone like A, B, C, or D. NONE If you have ever heard any of the tones or sounds in part three, then please describe when, where, at what times, and for how long. PART FOUR Listen to part four, if you hear a sound or tone that you recognize or hear normally, then writes the letter of that part down. Part four is divided into parts A, B, C, D, E, You may recognize all or only part of these test tones. PART FOUR I have or do hear a sound that is close or similar to A, B, C, D, E, I have never heard any sound nor tone like A, B, C, D, E, NONE If you have ever heard or do hear any of the test tones and sounds of part four in normal everyday settings. Please describe when, where, how long and at what times. If you sense other tones or sounds not on this test, describe that sound or tone as best possible. When, where and for how long. This is the original test I sent out to search for a common denominator in the ‘HUM. Take the test, and then compare your results. |
| James Garner, Microwave Engineer Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico Dear Mr. Garner: I read with interest the article in News week magazine about the Hum in Taos and your involvement with it. I am in a similar predicament. I live near Harrisburg, PA, and hear a deep, low, hum that sounds like a far-off air compressor, or like someone left a truck’s engine idling. Sometimes it lasts for days, sometimes for weeks. Sometimes it’s quiet for a while. It’s most noticeable when I’m trying to sleep, and it’s annoying. My wife doesn't hear it, and only a few of my friends hear it when I tell them what to listen for. When the sound is on, I hear it throughout the Central Pennsylvania Area. I have tried to track down the source but it seems omni directional. The Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot, and the New Cumberland Army Depot are all nearby. (I mention this because of the possible military connection mentioned in the article.) Does this sound like the phenomenon you are investigating? If you could send someone here to see if it’s the same sound, or have me make a recording (if a device would record it) I’d be glad to cooperate. Also, if you could send me any more information, and keep me posted on future developments, I’d appreciate it. Thank you for your time and consideration. NOTE personal identifiers removed Sincerely, This is a typical letter I received from many people. |
| James Garner (not the actor) of Albuquerque New Mexico has constructed a hum detector based on a piezo electric sensor. The recording he made of the hum, which I have heard is incredibly accurate and if verified experimentally could prove to be the first actual recording of the actual hum which is not a simulation (such as my simulation.) Sara E—mail from: Sara T. Allen, lO—Feb- Please go to this site, if you have already not done so and read about the HUM and of the efforts put in by so many. Thanks JG. http://www.eski mo.com/’~biIb/freenrg/Sara .txt |
Comments: I HAVE INCLUDED HERE SOME OF THE REPORTS AND NOTES SENT BACK DURING THE STUDIES DONE 1990-1994. I HAD TO REMOVE ANY PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS FORM THE DOCUMENTS. THE OCR SCAN DID A GOOD JOB HOWEVER IT DID LOOSE LETTERS OR NUMBERS HERE AND THERE. I LEFT ALL THE DOCUMENTS AS IS FOR THE MOST PART, ONLY CHANGING VERY LITTLE IN THE WAY OF OCR INCORRECT REPRESENTATION. IT WOULD SEEM, AS I HAVE FOUND. THAT THE ‘HUM’ OR ‘HUM’ SIGNATURES HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 1950’S. In varying forms. woman with graduate degrees, happily married, and four grandchildren," She has had a medical checkup, including hearing, an offered no physiological reason or mental anomaly as the source of this experience.” She believes that what she is experiencing is a very low earth vibratory frequency or ELF. Also, she is keeping a journal. Has notes changes in intensity. One component has pulse. She is bothered by nosebleed, and balance problems. This started years ago in? the 80’s; however, have not heard it for some time now. She was aware night. She comments on the survey test “I don’t hear it any more. I have to wonder if I would hear it if I was where others are hearing it or if anyone near me now, hears it.” Describes “hum” as at “threshold of sound or sense, like sound or vibrations generated by a motor or 1arge truck, constant. evading. annoying.” It was not heard by her family. “Low pitch sound/vibration like emanation from some huge, far off environmental generator/motor.” Most heard between the hours of after 8P.M. and before 9 A.M. Did not notice a variation in the intensity. pitch, or tone; however, did not pulse on occasion. She could hear over ref., music, wind and other. Sounded louder outside and evened to come in from the windows. Started several years ago in her home. Her husband does not hear. Sounds like a big motor running. She feels the vibration and tremors, coming from the floor. She has noticed that it does vary in intensity pitch, and tone. Also, it is louder inside than outside. Has consulted her physician and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Doctor at Mayo had heard of people with this problem, but did not know what caused it. Started in 1987 or 88 while laying in bed about once a week, between 4 P.N. and R P.m.. This “hum” . does not .really bother him. He is a retired engineer. He believes it is tied to with the 11.5. Navy E.L.F.. His wife does not hear The “hum” or feel the vibrations. Mattress serves an amplifier. At first he had thought the bed vibrator was the “Hum”! the two sound very similar. Started 10 to 15 years ago; actually, since,” I was a kid growing up in San Diego in the 1950’s.” It has accrued to her that perhaps the “hum” is now and was radio wave’s. “The hum now is much louder now when living in ~4t. Shasta, Calif. in the latter part of 1989, at night, when living in the woods.” She is aware of the “hum” every few days. after 8Pm”., and notices most when trying to sleep. Sounds like (now) engine of 4. aircraft carrier. She also hears in Vancouver, Washington. She has noticed a pulse at times. Patricia is not aware of hearing over ref., music, wind, and other. To her there is no difference between inside and outside. Started more than 2 years ago in home in Massachusetts He hears almost every day some. part of the day: mostly after 8P.M.. Jeff states that it is worse in the winter. Says that “ the sound “travels right through the pi1lows~ “ Sounds like” intermittent running generator in the distance.” “Some kind of pump that runs underground. low, almost vibrating, irritating, sound.” Started in early 1991, on the 3rd floor condo in White Rock, BC Canada. (Pacific Ocean view) White Rock is on BC/Washington State border; north of Seattle, She hears all the time in. her home, both ground floor and 2nd. It is more intense indoors; after 8P.M.. Sounds like large truck motor, running continually, which causes “great pressure build -up in the ears.” Mrs. has heard in “many areas of the Province, heard 1OO or more miles from home, also, on the Northwest seacoast in ENGLAND, in Lancaster County.” “Summerland is approx. 80 miles north of the U.S. border, roughly above Omak, Wash., population of 8,500. It is mostly vineyards, artisans orchardists, and retirees. Geologically it is composed of sandy clay. Their home is surrounded on 3 sides by hills, and on the 4th a lake. “Hum” is more discernible at night. It does have a pulse. States that it does cause headaches, tension, nosebleed.muscle spasm, eyestrain, inner ear pressure, balance problems, plus nausea and clenching the jaw. She did contact her local Electrical Engineering Dept.—There was no assistance. Started three years ago in 1992 while living in San Bernardino, Calif.. She moved in i~94 to a small town in southern Calif.: still hears it all the time, after the hour of 8Pm.. She can hear inside or out, when regular daily noises have subsided. Sounds like a “semi diesel truck engine idling. Now and for past several months or so, a1so hears a similar, not. pulsating hz./hum in the right ear. says she has had tinnitus since childhood. Family members do not hear. The “hum” keeps her awake at night. Ear plugs do not help. This problem started 2 yearn ago in her home in the bedroom. She hears some part of everyday, before 9 a. in. and after 8 p. in.. Has noted most when in bed. Sounds like a roll of thunder then a motor sound. She has also noted that lines on the TV. wave around up and down and sideways in “sync” with the “Hum”. Also aware of feeling the vibration. She has had an EKG and Cat-Scan; nothing. Has been hearing and feeling the “Hum” for 8 years. States home near a earth fault line and near a Army Base. She has moved 14 times. Noted that she hears between the hours of 9 p. m. and 5:30 a.m.. It is worse in damp and cold weather. She has noticed hearing just about everywhere. “Hum” does change in intensity and level; sounds like a low drone with a high pitch ring at the same time. Can at times have a beat or pulse/ painful. Noted that noise worse with full moon. She has tried noise cancellation head sets to no avail. Has also tried auditory training to no avail. Since she started noted the “Hum” she has had three growths and brain tumor removed/ abnormal cells of unknown origin. She believes that it causes whole body vibration, creating a colitis type condition and tissue loss. “This is a life threatening environmental problem.” “Hum” started more than 2 years ago. He hears some part of everyday after 8 p.m. and mostly at night in bedroom. Sounds like a low frequency in the left ear; feels like a dull numbing intense pain between eyes and nose. He has heard in Welling, West Virginia. Can hear over ref., music, etc.; has heard outside. Causes headaches, tension, muscle spasms, eyestrain, inner ear pressure. Has contacted Congressman John Glen. This problem started in 1988 in Woodbury, Minn.. They hear and feel the vibrations all the time; mostly inside the house. Sounds like constant drone with changes noted in frequency at times. They have heard basic “Hum” in Minnesota, Calif., Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Have noted sound to pulsate; does have more than one component. They can hear in presence of ref., music, wind, and other. State that it cause headaches, tension, muscle spasm, eye strain, inner ear pressure, and balance problems. They have contacted their Congressmen. Female who started hearing 20 years ago. Had HAVE Several acoustical measurements done: a l7hz to 20hz was found. Sounds like a generator. Have noted having heard in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, She is aware of noise 24 hours a Day. Believes the source to be electromagnetic/seismic activity. Started sensing 2 years ago, at home in kitchen. Aware of during all waking hours everywhere in the home: more pronounced while using vacuum, microwave, etc.; sounds like a hum along with a melody. Has ear pressure, feels vibrations, hum pulsates. Has not been 50 miles from home so not aware of elsewhere. Started one to two years ago, at home, every few days, mostly when cold outside and no wind. Notices at night after going to bed. Sounds like a transformer pot. Has noted pulse. Lives 40 miles from Tinker Air Force Base. Also lives near high voltage line (7miles) and oil fields. Spent 20 years in the military which includes 2 years near Sub Base Bangor in Washington. State. Started 6 months ago while watching television. Body vibrates; she eats several cloves of garlic which seems to help. . Husband in Canada and daughter in Michigan also sense the “Hum”. She is aware of in her home. Notices all the time; wakes her often. Sounds like a constant buzz with, a higher .pitch at times. Feels vibration and has noted a pulse at times. Husband has sensed in Toronto. Ontario, Grand Blanc, Michigan. She has noted that it does change in pitch and tone and ear pressure. Her husband is not bothered to the degree that she is. Started sensing in 1989, September. The last two years have been the worst. She is aware of it most of the time in her home; worst between the hours of 6 p.m. and 5:30 am. (early morning hours) Sounds like a P.A. system or electronic vibration, high frequency. Seems to hear most everywhere she goes. It does pulsate and has more than one component. Noise can be heard over, wind, etc.. Aware of inside more than outside. States that it causes headaches, tension, inner ear pressure. Did contact professionals; no help. . During these years they were millionaires that had their own ship and did a great deal of travel. He states that some reports indicate that this is a resonance effect. He has noticed this when the vibration is in the 17 to 18 hertz level. It does have a pulse in the lower frequency range, at times thumping. Can he hear it over the sound of ref., music, wind, etc.. States that the “hum’ causes headaches, tension, nausea. Started for her in 1988. in her home in Arcata. She no longer hears it. States that she felt it was infrasound. It could be heard in buildings with cement slabs. Sounded like a diesel engine. Stated that it caused headaches and tension. She had contacted several government agencies to assist, which was of some help. The Beach Navel facility south of Humboldt Bay was nearby. A couple of years ago it was decommissioned. Mrs. sent a acoustical measurement reports . measured (40 to 50 DB) ; ranges around 31 cycles per second (hertz); they are decreasing readings © 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 hertz, which demonstrate a decrease expected w/ multiples of a basic fundamental sound source. It is assumed that is hearing some multiple of that frequency; a harmonic which lies within the range of human audition. Frequencies in this range of hearing are experienced as vibratory sensations.” This is a sampling of the comments made on returned surveys. Some people were kind enough to send in detailed letters. Any personal identifiers have been removed. |