Shortwave’s Long Arm!

Some time ago the Arab information ministers signed what they called the "Charter of Principles for Regulating Satellite Broadcasting in the Arab Region." The charter, and the summit at which it was signed, were initiated by Egypt and Saudi Arabia in an attempt to control the satellite TV networks, which had been criticizing their regimes. The document was signed by all the Arab League countries except Qatar and Lebanon.

The charter sparked much criticism within media circles in the Arab world, on the grounds that it stifles freedom of expression and increases the Arab regimes' control over the media. Controversy focused on several articles that state that the satellite channels must defend national interests, preserve Arab solidarity, protect the values of Islam, and refrain from criticizing Arab leaders. They also stated that channels violating these principles would have their license revoked.

The good news for us in WCB is that we use shortwave, which is capable of reaching any location on Earth because it would be reflected by the ionosphere. Unlike satellite TV and the Internet, shortwave cannot be controlled by governments. All one needs is a shortwave radio, which is very common outside the US.  A person in Morocco, Egypt or Iraq can turn the knobs, or press the buttons if it’s the new digital radio set, and right there he or she is listening to a broadcast coming from the other side of the world – no borders, no boundaries, no problem!

Another good thing about WCB is that we don’t get involved in politics. As Jesus said, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." We do not attack other religions, faiths or traditions. We simply present the love of Jesus to all people. There was a famous song called “All You Need is Love!” – it’s true, but it’s not the kind of love the song writer was talking about, it’s the true unconditional love of God that sacrificed his only Son to give us forgiveness and eternal life!

We thank the Lord for the great tool shortwave is to reach people all over the world with the message of salvation. We look forward to blast the air waves from the new station in Madagascar! Thank you for your prayers and support; together we can do it!