Category Archives: Shortwave / International

Biography of HCJB World Radio Engineers
6
Mar

The engineering teams at HCJB World Radio developed innovative transmitter and antenna technology that allowed Christian programming to reach distant regions. Their technical work was as crucial as the on air content in shaping global broadcasting.

Their major contributions included high power shortwave transmitters and creative antenna designs that made long distance Christian broadcasting more effective. These technical advances were adopted by other mission broadcasters.

Engineering teams that advanced shortwave technology for Christian broadcasting at HCJB.

Biography of FEBC Radio
3
Mar

Far East Broadcasting Company FEBC was founded in the mid twentieth century to broadcast Christian programming into Asia. Using shortwave and medium wave transmitters, it reached listeners in countries where Christian resources were limited or restricted.

FEBC major works included evangelistic programs, Bible teaching, and music in many Asian languages. Its strategic use of radio as a mission tool influenced other organizations and demonstrated the power of cross border broadcasting.

International Christian broadcaster focusing on Asia through shortwave and medium wave radio.

Biography of HCJB Radio
25
Feb

HCJB Radio, based in Quito Ecuador, was one of the earliest Christian shortwave stations, founded in the 1930s. Its powerful transmitters broadcast Christian programming across Latin America and beyond, combining evangelism with technical innovation.

HCJB major works included multilingual Bible teaching, music, and health education programs transmitted via shortwave. Its pioneering use of international radio influenced mission agencies and helped shape the concept of global Christian broadcasting.

Early international Christian shortwave station broadcasting from Quito Ecuador.

Biography of Radio ELWA
23
Feb

Radio ELWA in Liberia was an early missionary radio station that served West Africa with Christian programming. Founded by SIM missionaries, it combined evangelism, teaching, and community information in multiple languages.

The station major works included Bible teaching, music, and health education broadcasts that reached rural and urban listeners. Its model of regional Christian radio influenced later mission stations across Africa.

Missionary radio station in Liberia serving West Africa with Christian programming.