AUTOMATION
What keeps a radio station on 24 hours a day? Automation software performs this task and is the heartbeat of the programming on most stations. The automation program has a list of songs, porgrams, commercials, station identifications and other items that you hear on a station. The software has a schedule that chooses songs and inserts programs and commercials or other information at a scheduled time. Operators update new program files to be played. This is a simple explanation of how this software works. Martin Gibbs is writing Automation software that will be used around the world for station installed by KaraTek.
FALLING DOWN
Nearly 4 years ago Paul and Thom Williams traveled with Gene Sharp of Independent Baptist Media to the island of Samar in the Philippines to install a radio station for Missionary Layne Jones. Since that time we have shared a number of stories with you of how God has used the radio station in a great way to bring many to Himself.
When the station was first installed the tower that was installed by a local business was a hollow leg tower. Many stations use these towers, because of the ease of construction and light weight, but in a setting that is near saltwater it is not a good idea. The towers tend to rust from the inside out continue...
WINTER 2012
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Lightouse FM 104.5 Catarman, Samar, Philippines
Nearly 4 years ago Paul and Thom Williams traveled with Gene Sharp of Independent Baptist Media to the island of Samar in the Philippines to install a radio station for Missionary Layne Jones. Since that time we have shared a number of stories with you of how God has used the radio station in a great way to bring many to Himself.
When the station was first installed the tower that was rected was built by a local business and was a hollow leg tower. Many stations use these towers, because of the ease of construction and light weight, but in a setting that is near saltwater it is not a good idea. The towers tend to rust from the inside out;therefore, a tower built with solid metal legs that has been treated to withstand the salt air, a process called 'galvanizing', is the preferred type of tower.
The current hollow leg tower began to rust quickly and is now in danger of falling down. The tower has been cleaned up and recoated but is still very unstable. Bro. Jones has some property on which we can build the new tower. Once the tower is erected and in operation, the signal will reach further and encompass possibly another 2 million people.
To purchase the tower, ship it to the Philippines, build a transmitter building, setup a generator for backup power, purchase additional equipment, buy airline tickets, and pay expenses for one month will cost $30,000. Already, the Lord has given us $25,000 but we still need another $5,000 to pay for the entire project.
The tower will be erected using a gin pole as there are no cranes available. This is a specialized way of constructing a tower and there is training that Paul and Jeremiah need to have at the tower fabricator's location in California. This training trip will cost $1,500 and your help is greatly needed.
Would you prayerfully consider helping with this project first in prayer and then with the finances. Hundreds of people have come to the Lord since this station started broadcasting and your help in this project is truly an investment in the eternal souls of men.
Thank you in advance for your help and for caring for souls!
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