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Technical Support
REACHING
THE WORLD
FOR CHRIST BY RADIO
We have been a part of the
FBN radio ministry since July, 1990, and began serving in the capacity
of full time missionaries in November, 1994. Through David's prior
military service and the experience gained during our time in the
ministry, we can be a help to local churches in building their own FBN
affiliate station as well as in maintaining the station once it is on
the air without the church having to pay exorbitant fees as is the case
in the communications industry.
Because we are missionaries
with the Fundamental Broadcasting Network, it is our desire to work with
others who wish to be affiliated with FBN.
HOW TO BECOME
AFFILIATED
WITH FBN
Please be advised that the
FCC is not accepting any new applications for non-commercial,
educational stations. This has been the case since April, 2000. We
regularly check the FCC website and other avenues to see if this has
changed. Please copy/paste the following links to look up the status of silent
AM and FM radio stations:
fcc.gov/mb/audio/status/silentAM.html
fcc.gov/mb/audio/status/silentFM.html
It is possible to obtain an
existing station or lease time on one. Click on the appropriate link on
the engineering page to see if a silent station is near you. Silent
means the station is off the air. If you find one on the list, we will
be glad to help you with the contact information so you can get in touch
with the owners. If there are no stations in your area, we can give you
the name and phone number of a radio broker. A radio broker sells
stations on commission, however, there is no charge to ask if there is
anything available near you.
If you have a station and
wish to use FBN programming, please call Pastor Eborn or Michael Ebron,
the general manager at FBN headquarters for more information. If you
have a Construction Permit or have acquired a station that needs work
before going on the air, and you want to carry FBN programming, please
contact missionary David Robinson. Pastor Eborn must give final approval
before we begin
the work.
WHAT WE DO AS FBN
MISSIONARIES
We operate on a love offering
basis, however, many times there are expenses incurred that would also
need to be covered. We ask that new affiliate churches take us on as
missionaries to help us with our monthly living expenses.
DAVID ROBINSON
FM
Frequency Studies - A search of the FM channels to determine
if there is something available in your area.
Locate
Tower Site Coordinates - Verify the latitude and longitude of
the location of a proposed tower site.
File FCC FM
Applications - Construction Permits, license applications and
any amendments or changes to permits to licenses.
Consulting
Engineer - Assist in the decision making process of
prospective or current radio station owners.
AM Partial
Proofs - For upgrading or proving compliance to FCC of field
strength parameters. You will need to have the necessary calibrated
meter on hand.
Contact
Companies for Equipment - Many times better prices are
available due to prolonged work in this field.
Build Radio
Station Studios - Can advise in selection of equipment and
install/wire entire studio and build towers.
Provide
Technical Support - Available for work I have done for you.
Appraisals
- give estimate of worth for stations that are for sale if you are
seeking to buy one.
Briefcase
Stations - Work with missionaries to establish local stations
using their own programming in their country of service. A helps sheet
on contacting your local government is available. A full service radio
station that fits into two large briefcases has been designed by Bro.
Robinson. These stations are in Iraq, Peru, Ghana, Bolivia, the
Dominican Republic and the Philippines. Call or e-mail for details.
ALESIA ROBINSON
Legal
Aspects of Broadcasting - A prepared document with helps on
maintaining your station's legal paperwork including the Public
Inspection File.
Filing FCC
Paperwork - Can assist or advise on filing Ownership Reports,
Renewal Applications and other regularly required paperwork for the FCC.
Broadcasting Helps - Familiarity with the
use of Simian automation and Cool Edit/Adobe Audition.
HOW TO CONTACT US
Sending Church
Grace Baptist Church
520 Roberts Road
Newport, NC 28570
(252) 223-4600
fbn@fbnradio.com
or
Home Address
123 Grace Baptist St.
Newport, NC 28570
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