THE AM BAND

AM (Amplitude Modulated) radio uses frequencies from 535 - 1705kHz.  AM signals follow the curvature of the earth and therefore they are ideal for regional coverage - a 50 kilowatt station can cover over 100 miles during the day. At night an AM station's signal may cover over 1000 miles.

THE FM BAND

FM (Frequency Modulated) radio uses frequencies from 88mHz - 108mHz. FM signals utilize high frequencies and therefore coverage is limited to "line-of-sight". This is why you will find FM station antennas located on mountaintops, the tops of buildings or very tall towers. FM is ideal for local coverage - low power FM station coverage has an approximate radius of 25 miles, medium power has a 45-65 mile radius and high power has an approximate radius of 100 miles.

THE SW (SHORTWAVE) BAND

Shortwave signals are quite different. One transmitter broadcasting on the correct frequencies can literally cover a majority of the globe!  Shortwave radio uses very high frequencies from 3mHz - 21mHz.  The higher the frequency the shorter the signal (how the name "shortwave" was

derived).

These short waves of energy are beamed hundreds of miles into the atmosphere until they reach special layers of the "ionosphere".  The ionosphere is like an electrically charged mirror that reflects radio waves back to Earth.  The reflection of the shortwave signal is known as "sky-waves".  These sky-waves can bounce back to Earth hundreds and thousands of miles as they travel around the globe. This is why a station broadcasting from the USA can be heard in Europe, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and many other countries.  

Here in the United States studies reveal that more and more people are listening to Christian messages on their radio, television and on the Internet rather than attending a weekly service in church.  Did you also know that 75% of households own a shortwave radio.  Shortwave radio broadcasting is still the most economical means of reaching millions of people around the world; with its large area of coverage and the dawning of the digital shortwave era, more and more people are able to listen to worldwide shortwave radio stations. 

Today shortwave is the only medium that is not restricted by laws in the receiving countries.  This means that you will not encounter governmental and cultural barriers……shortwave radio overcomes geographic, political and economic barriers.  When broadcasting on shortwave radio you are reaching countless numbers of people who have limited or no access to the Gospel.  Shortwave stations provide you with the power to evangelize and expand your ministry without having to travel to different areas of the world thereby saving you time and expenses.  Plus, you are not burdened by security and safety issues that may present themselves when traveling to the many different areas of the world that you are currently ministering to with your shortwave broadcasts.       

Even in today’s world of ever changing technology we are always reminded by many of our listeners that radio remains to be their first choice of broadcast when using media in their spiritual learning process.  Radio remains to be one of the finest and most economical ways of spreading God’s Good News to all areas of the world and to people of all walks of life.  We believe in our work and most importantly in our partnerships with our ministries, stations and listeners.  Being of service to you, witnessing your Outreach and its effect on your listeners is absolutely amazing for us at Pan American Broadcasting. 

If you are a currently broadcasting may your Outreach ministry continue to be a beacon of light for those crying to break through the darkness in order to seek a better way of life.  And, may your Outreach ministry continue to strengthen the Christian walk of the Believers. 

For those of you considering a radio, television, satellite or Internet Outreach please let us hear from you.  We will answer any questions you may have and prove to you how easy & affordable it is to minister to millions of people around the world!