You’re in for a treat! We promise it’ll be bigger than “fun size.” (No candy corn here—only premium paranormal content.)
Skip Longpath, custodian of the archives (and part-time exorcist of static), has hand-picked several of the DX Files for your enjoyment—ones usually not available to the public. For security reasons, they’re stored in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet inside an unused lavatory, deep in the sub-basement storage facility of DX Engineering World Headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio.A warning sign on the door reads, “Caution—Radioactive.” It’s unclear whether that refers to the files or the coffee down there.
Kick back for a spell and enjoy some spooktacular tales of radio and other unexplained paranormal events. Remember: If the antenna starts whispering your name, it’s probably time to check your grounding.
Got Spirit(s)?
Earlier this year, the East of England suddenly picked up a new and mysterious radio station. All it broadcasts is the sound of a moaning ghost—over and over. Basically, the world’s first spectral Top 40.
It’s called Ghost Service and can be heard in digital audio. There are blog posts about it but no official webpage—we’ve checked. Maybe the webmaster got possessed by another project.
The broadcast constantly plays spooky sounds. One listener describes it as someone making “Ah-wooooooo” noises on loop. Locals in the Leicester area can hear it around 87.9 MHz, though the signal fades quickly—apparently ghosts don’t believe in high power output.
No one knows who’s behind it or why. Some suspect a prank, an art project, or Halloween stunt. Others think it’s pirate radio. Either way, it’s proof that even in the digital age, dead air can still be…undead.
Flight: Both On Time and Early
In 1935, RAF pilot Victor Goddard had one of the most hair-raising commutes in aviation history. While trying to land his plane during a storm, he flew over an airfield that had been abandoned since WWI—except it wasn’t abandoned anymore. The planes were new models, painted in colors he didn’t recognize, and the crew wore uniforms that looked like they’d been borrowed from the future’s wardrobe department.
Fast-forward to 1939. The Royal Air Force introduced planes of the same model and color he had seen, and crews started wearing the same futuristic uniforms. Goddard was left with a strong suspicion that he’d taken an unscheduled trip through time, crash-landing briefly in 1939 before returning to 1935.
Some pilots collect frequent flyer miles. Victor Goddard collected temporal anomalies.
Kentucky Goblins
August 21, 1955, started as a quiet evening at the Sutton family farm in rural Kentucky—until visitors arrived. First came a strange light streaking across the sky, followed by small, glowing-eyed creatures peeking through windows like trick-or-treaters who missed the memo about October.
Described as three feet tall with oversized heads, sharp talons, and eyes that could outshine a miner’s lamp, these “goblins” surrounded the house. Shots were fired, bullets bounced off, and one even floated away, leaving behind a glowing patch in the grass.
Either the creatures were supernatural—or they were wearing the best body armor this side of Roswell.
Open Mic
UVB-76, known as “The Buzzer,” has been buzzing on shortwave 4625 kHz since the late 1970s. It’s basically the world’s longest-running test tone, interrupted occasionally by mysterious Russian voice messages with coded words or numbers. Think of it as radio’s answer to Morse code meets spy thriller.
No one knows exactly why it exists. Theories range from a military communication system to a “dead man’s switch” that could trigger nuclear retaliation if silenced. Others think it’s just a very dedicated engineer who lost the manual in 1981 and hasn’t dared turn it off since.
Despite encryption and satellites, UVB-76 still buzzes on—proof that in radio, as in horror movies, the signal always comes from a dark place inside the house.
The Mysterious Blob
In the 1990s, engineer Vic Tandy discovered that his “haunted” lab in Coventry was actually being terrorized by…a ventilation fan.
He and his colleagues reported feelings of dread, chills, and even seeing a gray blob in the corner of their vision. Instead of calling a priest, Tandy brought in lab instruments and discovered that a ventilation fan was producing a steady tone around 18.9 Hz. This frequency vibrated their eyeballs (yes, really), creating optical illusions and a creeping sense of dread.
Sound waves at 19 Hz—sometimes called “the ghost frequency”—cause people to see ghosts or experience eerie sensations. 19 Hz is an infrasound frequency, which means it’s just below the range of normal human hearing. You can’t consciously hear it, but your body can feel it as a subtle vibration.
Turns out ghosts weren’t to blame—it was a bad HVAC design. So next time you feel a cold spot or see a shadow move, don’t call Ghostbusters—call a contractor.
It Only Comes Out at Night
Art Bell, W6OBB (SK), was the legendary voice behind “Coast to Coast AM,” the late-night radio show that brought aliens, ghosts, and conspiracy theories to insomniacs everywhere.
Among his most prized possessions was a five-foot-tall mahogany carving of an alien named Carville (after political pundit James Carville). The statue, originally owned by Rush Limbaugh, allegedly moved on its own—sometimes just far enough to freak out the family.
Carville became a beloved fixture in Art’s studio. Over the years, Art continued to dote on his resident alien, dressing Carville with Mardi Gras beads and other special ornaments. It stood at Bell’s home studio until 2011, when some freaky things happened.
Bell decided the alien had overstayed his welcome and had it relocated to North Carolina’s Asheville Mystery Museum. But according to museum owner Joshua P. Warren, Carville still shifts positions when no one’s watching.
If true, that makes it the only alien confirmed to have a better work ethic than most interns.
Until Next Time
And that wraps up this Halloween edition of the DX Files. From buzzing mystery stations to goblins, ghosts, and alien statues as questionable home décor, we’ve once again proven that the airwaves can be every bit as strange as what’s lurking in the shadows.
If your radio crackles to life tonight with a voice you don’t recognize, don’t be alarmed—it’s probably skip. Probably.
Keep your antennas high, your grounding tight, and your candy within reach. Somewhere out there, another signal is waiting to be discovered… or to discover you.
Until next time, may your propagation be strong, your noise floor low, and your frequency just a little bit haunted.
The DX Files Team—signing off… unless, of course, we fade back in.
