Radio Station Construction

During the college break, John has been busy building the rooms to house the radio station. He is learning much about Zambian building supplies and methods, such as no electricity for power tools. Some of the Zambians are also learning much about a different way to build. It is rare for them to build a room with wood studs. Most construction is done with concrete blocks for both inside and outside walls.

One of the college students has been helping with the building process. The foam was put in the walls to help sound proof the room. This will be important to block out the noise from the dorm floor below and from the local bar next door. We continue to pray that the bar closes.

There are three rooms total - a small room for the actual radio station computers, a sound room, and a larger room room to be used as a recording studio. This will be a window in between the sound room and the recording studio. John already has some recordings of Bemba choirs, but is looking forward to being able to record more Bemba music to use on the radio. Several of the local pastors/college students have been recording their sermons for a couple years. This provides some Zambian preaching for broadcast in addition to what he receives from the States. Since English is an official language in Zambian and is widely used especially in urban areas, he is able to broadcast in English as well as Bemba.