UAP "Dog Whistle" Signals: Audio Frequency Claims vs RF Signal Investigations

Audio-Based Claims from Social Media

Background: In April 2025, a Twitter user @JasonWilde108 (on X) posted a guide to creating a so-called "dog whistle" for summoning UAPs (UFOs) using audio frequencies. The post, which spread through Reddit and social media, described a layered audio signal combining several tones:

• 7.83 Hz (Schumann Resonance)
• 528 Hz (the "Love" frequency)
• 432 Hz (an ambient pad tone)
• 2.5 kHz (periodic chirps)
• 17 kHz (ultrasonic "ping")
• A white noise "breath" layer

These frequencies were chosen for their esoteric or spiritual reputations – ranging from Earth's "heartbeat" to healing tones – in the belief that together they might attract UAPs. Below is a comparison of the claimed spiritual significance versus the scientific perspective on each audio component. (Keep in mind: no scientific evidence currently supports the idea that audible sound can summon UAPs.)

Frequency / Layer	Spiritual/Esoteric Perspective	Scientific/Technical Perspective	Implementation Details
7.83 Hz ("Schumann Resonance")	- Often cited as Earth's "Schumann Resonance", thought to be Earth's "heartbeat" and a grounding frequency - Believed to promote well-being and resonate with the planet's energy, used in meditation and even UAP summoning rituals - Claimed to open spiritual channels for contact with other beings	- 7.83 Hz is the fundamental Schumann resonance of Earth's ionosphere cavity. It's a naturally occurring EM wave frequency, not an audible sound (human hearing starts ~20 Hz) - This frequency coincides with the boundary between theta and alpha human brainwaves (~8 Hz). Some studies noted correlations between Schumann fluctuations and brain activity, but no causal effect is proven - Links to hypnosis or enhanced consciousness are speculative. There is no scientific evidence that 7.83 Hz audio can summon UAPs or significantly affect health	Simulates the 7.83 Hz "earth resonance" by amplitude-modulating a 100 Hz audio carrier with a 7.83 Hz low-frequency oscillator.
528 Hz ("Love" frequency)	- Dubbed the "Love frequency" or "Miracle tone," part of the New Age Solfeggio scale - Believers claim it repairs DNA, heals cells, and emanates positive, life-changing energy - Used in sound healing, meditation music, and touted to invite harmony and even alien benevolence	- 528 Hz is simply a mid-range musical tone (near C5 if A=440) with no unique biological effects. No peer-reviewed research confirms DNA repair or special healing power. Mainstream science considers these claims pseudoscientific - Physiologically, 528 Hz behaves like any other sound frequency. The calming effects people report are likely due to the placebo effect or general relaxation from music, not any intrinsic "miracle" property - In short, it's a pleasant tone, but no scientific validation supports it as a healing or UAP-attracting frequency	Plays a steady 528 Hz pure tone (sine wave oscillator) as a prominent layer in the mix.
432 Hz (Ambient pad)	- Sometimes called the "natural frequency of the universe." Linked by occult theories to cosmic harmony and ancient sacred geometry - Proponents say tuning music to A=432 Hz (instead of 440 Hz standard) produces more relaxing, spiritual sound, reducing stress and aligning with the cosmos - Popular in certain meditation music circles and believed by some to have healing or consciousness-awakening effects	- 432 Hz is simply an alternate tuning reference (about 8 Hz lower than standard A=440). Historically, various tunings have been used, and 432 Hz has no proven physical or neurological advantage - A 2019 study found music at 432 Hz versus 440 Hz produced only minor differences (a slight decrease in listeners' heart rate and a subjective preference for 432 Hz). This suggests it may feel calming, but there's no "magical" quality – the effect is subtle and likely subjective - Overall, no scientific evidence shows 432 Hz is inherently special. Any benefits are due to individual perception or the music's composition, not the number 432 itself	Provides a gentle 432 Hz background tone as an ambient "pad," adding warmth and depth to the audio mix.
2.5 kHz (Periodic chirps)	- Included as an attention-grabbing "call" in some UAP summoning rituals - Some interpret it as mimicking natural sounds (bird-like or electronic chirps) that might signal intent or curiosity to any entities - Considered a high-pitched beacon that "cuts through" ordinary sounds, possibly to alert or invite nearby phenomena	- 2.5 kHz lies in the range of peak human hearing sensitivity (around 2–5 kHz). This means such tones are very noticeable to human ears – hence its use for alarms or attention signals - Acoustically, it's a normal audible frequency with a ~0.14 m wavelength. It stands out to us but has no known special effect on the environment or electronics - There is no evidence that 2.5 kHz tones have any supernatural or UAP-specific influence. They are simply effective at getting attention due to human biology	Generates a short "chirp" pulse at ~2.5 kHz for ~0.25 s, repeating every 10 seconds to create a rhythmic beacon-like signal.
17 kHz (Ultrasonic ping)	- Referred to as a "dog whistle for aliens." Ultrasonic tone meant to be heard by other beings even if humans barely perceive it - Believed to "reach beyond" normal human realms of hearing, signaling to entities on a different sensory plane - In UAP summoning lore, it's a subtle beacon: a high-frequency signal intended to transcend ordinary communication and announce one's presence to any receptive extraterrestrial intelligences	- ~17 kHz is near the upper limit of human hearing. Many adults cannot hear above ~15–16 kHz due to age-related hearing loss. Younger people might just detect it as a very high-pitch tone, while it's inaudible to others (hence the analogy to a dog whistle) - High-frequency sound dissipates quickly in air – it doesn't travel far before losing energy. It's commonly used in devices like pest repellents or "teen deterrent" noisemakers (which exploit the fact older adults can't hear it) - There is no scientific basis for 17 kHz having exotic effects. It's an ordinary ultrasonic tone: useful for niche terrestrial purposes, but unproven in any interaction with UAPs or paranormal phenomena	Adds a very high-pitched ~17 kHz tone, emitted as brief ~50 ms pings every 3 seconds (largely inaudible to most humans, but present in the signal).
"White Noise" Breath Layer	- Meant to represent a "breathing" life force in the signal. The subtle rise-and-fall of noise is like inhalation/exhalation, giving the mix a living quality - Practitioners believe this infuses the audio with a conscious presence – as if the signal itself is "alive" or sentient - The breathing noise is also used for synchronization – participants listening might match their own breathing to it, fostering a group meditative state intended to attract positive attention	- White noise contains all audible frequencies at roughly equal intensity. It's basically a random signal, often used to mask other sounds or induce calm (many find gentle white noise soothing) - By amplitude-modulating the noise at a slow ~0.2 Hz rate, it creates a "wah-wah" effect reminiscent of breathing. This has a psychological calming effect (humans find rhythmic breath sounds familiar), but it's purely an acoustic technique – no special property beyond creating a relaxed atmosphere - Aside from comfort and masking sudden noises, this layer has no special significance to UAPs. It simply makes the overall sound feel more natural and pleasant to humans	Generates soft white noise and applies a slow oscillation to its volume, simulating a gentle inhale-exhale cycle in the background.

Credibility of Audio-Based Claims

The audio-based "UAP whistle" remains entirely anecdotal. It's an intriguing idea inspired by New Age concepts, but there is no empirical evidence that any of these sound frequencies can summon or interact with UFOs. Sound waves dissipate quickly and can't travel long distances through air or space like radio waves can. At best, these tones might influence the mood or perception of human listeners (e.g. inducing a meditative state), but claims of affecting external phenomena or "inviting" UAPs are unproven. Experts emphasize that these notions, while creative, fall into the realm of personal belief and placebo rather than science.

Nonetheless, some UAP enthusiasts have experimented with playing such tones during skywatch sessions. Any reported "results" are highly subjective and could easily be coincidences or misinterpretations. No controlled study has confirmed a correlation between playing these frequencies and UAP appearances. In summary, the audio "dog whistle" is a social-media-driven idea fueled by spiritual lore, with no credible scientific backing at this time.

RF-Based Scientific Investigations

In contrast to the audio claims, there are ongoing investigations using radio frequency (RF) signals to potentially detect or even "summon" UAPs. Notably, a private research group known as Skywatcher (involving engineers and scientists, reportedly including Stanford professor Garry Nolan and others) and the team at Skinwalker Ranch have explored specific microwave frequencies. This approach has a more scientific basis: radio waves can propagate long distances and are used in communication and radar, so if UAPs are technological, RF signals might realistically interact with them.

Key frequencies of interest reported in these investigations include:

1.42 GHz – The Hydrogen Line

This is the famous 21 cm line emitted by neutral hydrogen atoms. It's a universal frequency astronomers observe across the galaxy. In fact, SETI researchers consider 1.42 GHz a potential channel for extraterrestrial communication. The logic is that any advanced civilization would know of hydrogen's spectral line (a fundamental constant) and might use it as a common signaling frequency. Some have speculated that broadcasting at 1.42 GHz could attract attention of UFOs or that UFOs might "listen" on this channel. Scientifically, 1.42 GHz is indeed significant in astronomy, but there's no evidence that UAPs are responding to it. So far, it's more of an informed guess (based on SETI rationale) than a proven method of contact.

~1.6 GHz – Anomalous Signals (Skinwalker Ranch)

Around 1.6 GHz, unexplained RF activity has been recorded during experiments at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. For example, during a 2022 drill into the mesa on the ranch (featured on The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch TV show), the team's instruments picked up a mysterious 1.6 GHz spike coinciding with the drilling activity. In a 2024 investigation, researchers observed a persistent 1.6 GHz carrier coming from the sky over the ranch's "Triangle" area during a helicopter experiment. These anomalies led to hypotheses that 1.6 GHz might be related to UAP presence – essentially an RF "ping" or beacon in the environment. The Skywatcher team reportedly focused on 1.6 GHz as part of their own "dog whistle." According to journalist Ross Coulthart, Skywatcher used a device transmitting around 1.6 GHz and claimed UAPs often showed up "like ringing a bell" in response.

Technical context: 1.6 GHz is not a rare or magical frequency – it falls in a band heavily used by human technology. For instance, the GPS L1 signal is ~1.575 GHz, and other navigation, satellite, and aviation systems operate around 1.6–1.7 GHz. Radio engineers on forums have pointed out that any receiver will pick up lots of normal traffic in this range. This raises the possibility that the Skinwalker detections could be interference or reflections from mundane sources (satellites, radar, etc.). The ranch is remote, but signals can bounce around the ionosphere or come from overhead satellites. Thus, while the 1.6 GHz spikes are interesting, they are not yet proof of anything alien – further data and controls are needed to rule out conventional causes.

~1.8 GHz – Reported "Response" Signals

Skywatcher members have hinted that when they transmit at 1.6 GHz, they sometimes receive a response around 1.8 GHz. In other words, an uptick or signal appears at a higher frequency, as if something answered back. During one Skywatcher-related field test, after a 1.6 GHz emission ceased, new signals were allegedly detected at 1.7 and 1.8 GHz. This is anecdotal and comes from informal reports (often relayed on social media or Reddit). Interestingly, 1.7–1.8 GHz is used for some Earth-to-space communications (for example, certain satellite uplinks), which means such signals could be ordinary in origin. Investigators considered the possibility that a UAP or unknown device might be shifting the frequency (for instance, a harmonic or intermodulation effect). However, no peer-reviewed study has confirmed a "response" at 1.8 GHz to an intentional 1.6 GHz broadcast – it remains speculative and based on field anecdotes. Without controlled experimentation, it's hard to say if 1.8 GHz spikes are truly caused by UAP interaction or just coincidental RF noise.

1.618 GHz (Phi "Golden Ratio")

This frequency is essentially a nod to the mathematical golden ratio (~1.618). Some fringe theories tried to connect the UAP signals to this number, noting that 1.618 falls in between 1.6 and 1.63 GHz. The idea was that perhaps an advanced intelligence might use mathematically meaningful constants (like π or φ) in their signals. However, this is numerology more than science. A radio signal at 1.618 GHz is just another microwave frequency, and there is no known natural resonance or special property to that number – it's significant in math, not physics. As one discussion bluntly noted, "1.6 GHz has no relation to the Golden Ratio" beyond the coincidence of the digits. The GoldenNumber.net resource clarifies that φ is a dimensionless ratio with no inherent electromagnetic meaning. In short, the "phi frequency" connection appears to be a red herring with no evidence supporting it in UAP phenomena.

Credibility of RF-Based Investigations

The RF-based signals, while still unproven in eliciting UAP responses, have a relatively stronger footing in observation and science than the audio claims. The fact that instruments (like spectrum analyzers and software-defined radios) have detected anomalous RF spikes during UAP sightings or experiments lends some data to analyze. Groups like Skywatcher are approaching this systematically, treating it as an experiment – for example, testing a hypothesis that transmitting at 1.6 GHz could "call in" a phenomenon, and looking for any consistent response. Aerospace professionals and scientists are involved, indicating a more rigorous mindset (though much of their data is still private or preliminary).

That said, it's important to remain critical. So far, the RF "dog whistle" idea is based on correlation, not proven causation. Normal sources can produce or interfere at these frequencies, and small sample sizes (a few incidents) mean results could be flukes. Unlike established scientific phenomena, these UAP-related RF signals haven't been replicated under controlled conditions or published in peer-reviewed literature. The claims from Skywatcher are extraordinary – e.g. that every time they use their RF signal, UAPs reliably appear – which demands extraordinary evidence. So far, we have intriguing anecdotes and some intriguing recordings, but not enough to draw firm conclusions.

Social Media vs. Scientific Approach

In summary, audio-frequency UAP summoning is an anecdotal, grassroots idea fueled by spiritual beliefs and internet sharing, whereas the RF-frequency experiments are part of a scientific inquiry (albeit into a paranormal subject). The audio method's credibility is extremely low – it's more of a crowdsourced myth or meditation aid than anything tested. The RF method is grounded in the plausible notion that if UAP are real and technology-based, they might interact via electromagnetism (just as radar and radio have coincided with UFO reports historically). Even so, both approaches are exploratory.

No one has yet demonstrated a repeatable "UAP summon" via any signal. The difference lies in how they're conceived: one is essentially a "spiritual ritual" in technical clothing (tones thought to resonate with mystical energies), and the other is a scientific experiment (broadcasting in frequencies of known physical significance and measuring responses). The scientific approach yields data that can be analyzed (signal recordings, timestamps, correlations with sightings), whereas the audio approach generally yields personal anecdotes without data. It's telling that the Skywatcher team kept their efforts quiet until they had recorded evidence, whereas the audio signal went viral purely through social media excitement.

Conclusion and Disclaimer

Both the audio and RF "dog whistle" concepts for UAP are unproven and speculative. There is currently no scientific consensus or validation that any particular frequency – audio or radio – can attract UFOs on demand. While it's good to keep an open mind and explore unconventional ideas, one should maintain healthy skepticism. Many factors (confirmation bias, environmental interference, or plain coincidence) could explain the stories behind these signals without invoking anything extraterrestrial.

If you choose to experiment with UAP signaling, do so carefully and responsibly. High-volume or high-frequency audio can affect hearing or disturb wildlife, and transmitting powerful RF signals may require a license and could interfere with legitimate communications. In the Skinwalker Ranch experiments, for example, equipment anomalies and safety issues arose alongside the RF spikes – highlighting that these endeavors can carry risks or unknowns. Always follow legal regulations for radio transmissions and take precautions for personal safety.

Ultimately, the idea of a "UAP whistle" – be it a mystical tone or a radio beam – remains an intriguing hypothesis. It has not graduated to an accepted theory or technique. As of now, the summoning signals are more fantasy than fact. Enthusiasts may enjoy trying out the audio mix (it can be a fun exercise in sound design or a meditative experience), and researchers will continue to monitor the RF spectrum for anomalies. But until we have solid evidence, it's wise to view all such claims as unverified. The search for reliable UAP interaction methods is still very much in its infancy, and every proposed signal, whether born on Twitter or in a lab, should be met with an open yet critical mind.