CIA investigates UFO signals in 1952

Summary

In December 1952, the CIA contacted the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate whether there were unexplained radio signals possibly linked to flying saucers. Irving Weston, a representative of the FCC, confirmed that no such signals had been detected. The FCC operated 12 full-time monitoring stations and six part-time ones, but most worked with short-range frequencies, limiting their ability to detect unknown signals. Additionally, the stations were focused on specific tasks and had limited resources to investigate anomalies.

The FCC's response was clear: unless the signals were persistent or caused interference with established services, it was unlikely they would be intercepted. The documentation also mentions that the FCC kept detailed records of radio interceptions for several years, including frequencies, transmitters, and technical descriptions. Although the conversation was classified as secret, no conclusive evidence of signals related to unidentified flying objects was found. This document reflects the official interest of the time in unexplained aerial phenomena.