'Stranger Than Heaven': Local Man Claims to Have Received Radio Transmission from Deceased Mother via Ham Radio
(GREENWOOD, Ind.) – A routine evening of ham radio operation has turned into an unexplained phenomenon after a local retiree, identified as 67-year-old Gerald Thompson, reported receiving a coded transmission that he claims originated from his late mother. The incident, which authorities are calling 'stranger than heaven,' occurred at approximately 7:42 PM local time on Tuesday.
According to a statement released by the Greenwood Police Department, Thompson was communicating with a fellow operator in Ohio when his device emitted a series of three distinct, rapid pulses. Upon decoding the signal using a standard Morse code translator, Thompson alleges the message read, "Tell your father I am fine." The individual, who died in 2016 due to complications from a stroke, is not believed to have had any radio expertise.
"This is, without question, a situation stranger than heaven for our department," said Captain Eleanor Vance, the lead investigator assigned to the case. "We have consulted with engineers from the Federal Communications Commission, who have confirmed no physical tampering with the equipment. We are treating this as a unexplained electronic anomaly."
The transmission was reportedly isolated to a frequency not typically used for civilian broadcasts, prompting a preliminary investigation by the FCC. No other operators in the region have reported receiving similar signals. Thompson, who has been a licensed ham operator for 42 years, stated he has no history of hoaxes or mental health issues.
"How do you explain the impossible?" Thompson stated during a brief interview outside his residence. "It's stranger than heaven, but the voice was unmistakable."
Local residents have gathered near Thompson's property, sparking a debate among online forums and psychical research groups. No official cause has been determined, and authorities urge the public to remain calm. The investigation remains ongoing.