PRACTICAL REFERENCE
Frequency Lists & Protocols
This page contains the documented frequencies from Rife's original work, the Crane-era modifications, and common frequencies from the CAFL database. These are provided for historical and educational reference only.
Important: Two Different Frequency Sets
There are two distinct sets of frequencies in circulation:
- • Original Rife frequencies (1930s): Higher frequencies (1,200 Hz - 21,275 Hz) generated as sidebands on a ~3.3 MHz carrier wave
- • Crane-era frequencies (1950s-60s): Approximately 10x lower (120 Hz - 2,128 Hz) due to apparent misunderstanding of Hoyland's sideband modulation
Most modern "Rife frequency lists" — including the CAFL — derive from Crane-era frequencies, not Rife's originals.
Understanding the Frequencies
Why the Discrepancy?
In the 1950s, John Crane and John Marsh modified Rife's technology. They appear to have misunderstood how Philip Hoyland's sideband modulation worked — the audio frequencies were supposed to be modulated onto an RF carrier, not output directly.
When they removed the carrier wave and output the audio frequencies directly, they divided the frequencies by approximately 10 to compensate. This created the lower frequency set that most modern practitioners use.
Which Frequencies Are "Correct"?
We don't know. The original Rife frequencies were determined through direct observation of organisms through the microscope — watching them disintegrate at specific frequencies. This methodology cannot be replicated with modern equipment because no one has successfully reproduced his microscope.
The Crane-era frequencies have decades of anecdotal use but have never been validated in controlled clinical trials. Modern practitioners typically use the Crane-era frequencies simply because that's what's available in the databases.
Original Rife Frequencies (1930s)
Based on analysis of the 1939 Beam Ray machine and documentation from Dr. Robert P. Stafford. These frequencies were generated as sidebands on a ~3.3 MHz carrier wave.
| Pathogen | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carcinoma (BX) | 21,275 Hz | Cancer virus - original MOR |
| Sarcoma (BY) | 20,080 Hz | Cancer virus - sarcoma form |
| Typhoid Virus | 18,620 Hz | |
| Coli Virus | 17,220 Hz | |
| TB Coli Virus | 16,000 Hz | |
| Streptococcus | 8,450 Hz | |
| Tuberculosis Rod | 8,300 Hz | |
| Coli Rod | 8,020 Hz | |
| Streptothrix | 7,870 Hz | Fungal |
| Pneumonia | 7,660 Hz | |
| Staphylococcus | 7,270 Hz | |
| Treponema (Syphilis) | 6,600 Hz | |
| Worms | 2,400 Hz | |
| Tetanus | 1,200 Hz |
Note: Original frequencies operated in the range of 139 kHz to 1.6 MHz as sidebands. The audio frequencies listed here are the modulation frequencies.
Crane-era Frequencies (1950s-60s)
Lower frequencies from the Crane-Marsh modifications. Approximately 1/10th of Rife's originals. These form the basis for most modern frequency lists.
| Pathogen | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Carcinoma (BX) | 2,128 Hz |
| Sarcoma (BY) | 2,008 Hz |
| Streptococcus | 880 Hz |
| Staphylococcus | 728 Hz |
| Tuberculosis Rod | 803 Hz |
| E. coli Rod | 800 Hz |
| Streptothrix | 784 Hz |
| Pneumococcus | 776 Hz |
| Typhoid Bacteria | 712 Hz |
| Treponema | 660 Hz |
| Tetanus | 120 Hz |
The 10x Factor
Compare: Original Carcinoma (BX) = 21,275 Hz → Crane-era = 2,128 Hz (factor of ~10). This pattern holds across most frequencies, suggesting a systematic conversion rather than independent rediscovery.
CAFL (Consolidated Annotated Frequency List)
The CAFL is the primary frequency database used by modern practitioners. It contains frequency sets for hundreds of conditions, compiled from multiple sources over decades.
CAFL Self-Disclaimer
The CAFL explicitly states its frequencies are "not well tested" and should be considered "a starting point for research," not validated treatment protocols.
Common CAFL Frequencies
CAFL Database Sources
- Electroherbalism.com — Primary CAFL maintainer
- Spooky2 Database — 13 sub-databases with over 10,000 programs
- Various practitioner compilations — Individual contributions over decades
Treatment Protocols
Historical: 1934 Clinical Trial Protocol
The Original Protocol
- • Duration: 3 minutes per session
- • Frequency: Every third day
- • Rationale: Spacing allowed body to heal and eliminate devitalized material between sessions
- • Total Treatment: 90-120 days for terminal cancer cases
Source: Contemporary newspaper accounts and Barry Lynes' research. Original clinical documentation has not survived.
Modern Practice Guidelines
Modern practitioners have developed their own protocols based on decades of experimentation. These vary significantly between practitioners and devices.
Session Parameters
- Session duration
- 30-60 minutes typical
- Clinical/research
- 60-120 minutes
- Per-frequency exposure
- 3-10 minutes per frequency
- Session frequency
- 2-3 sessions per week
Treatment Duration
- Acute conditions
- 1-4 weeks
- Chronic conditions
- 3-6 months
- Maintenance
- 1-2 sessions per week ongoing
Herxheimer Reactions
Practitioners report that rapid pathogen die-off can cause temporary flu-like symptoms (Herxheimer reaction). This is why Rife's original protocol included rest days between sessions — to allow the body to process and eliminate devitalized material.
Modern Devices vs. Original
Modern "Rife machines" vary enormously in their fidelity to Rife's original technology. No modern manufacturer produces a device identical to Rife's original equipment.
| Aspect | Original (1930s) | Modern Devices |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Frequency | ~3.3 MHz | Often <100 kHz or none |
| MOR Range | 139 kHz - 1.6 MHz | Often 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Output Method | RF-excited plasma tube | Pads, tubes, or speakers |
| Modulation | Sideband method | Direct frequency output |
| Power Output | ~40 watts RF | Varies widely (mW to W) |
Device Categories
Plasma Tube Devices
Most similar to Rife's original technology. Use gas-filled tubes excited by RF energy. Non-contact delivery. Examples: GB-4000 with plasma tube, Spooky2 Plasma.
Closer to original methodology
Contact/Pad Devices
Crane-era technology. Deliver frequencies via electrical current through electrodes on the body. Examples: F-Scan, various "Rife machines" with hand-held electrodes.
Different delivery mechanism than original
PEMF Devices
Pulsed electromagnetic field devices. Different technology with some overlap in principle. May use similar frequency ranges but different mechanism.
Related but distinct technology
Legal Disclaimer
This information is provided for educational and historical purposes only.
- • Frequency devices are not FDA-approved for disease treatment in the United States
- • This information does not constitute medical advice
- • Consult qualified healthcare providers for medical conditions
- • Frequency lists are research starting points, not validated protocols
- • We do not endorse or recommend any specific devices or practitioners