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Christian
Light Radio constantly seeks support to sustain its work. Should you
wish to contribute, either send a donation directly to our address (Christian Light Foundation, P.O. Box,
18,
Naxxar), or
contact us by e-mail.
All contribution
will be acknowledged.
Have a look at our appeal
for help.
September
2006
The station is preparing for a new schedule which
may be delayed due to the many technical issues encountered in summer.
The new schedule is expected to be launched on Monday 16th October 2006.
Summer
2006
Throughout 2004 and 2005, Christian Light Radio
kept improving its studio facilities and outside broadcast units. In
2006, most of our efforts were channeled at the challenges posed by
restrictions in the broadcasting license. In Summer 2006, we faced some
technical issues which were later resolved.
October 2003 -
August 2006
Many new programs, activities, and improvements
took/will take place. We hope to be able to start updating this page
again as of August 2006.
October 2003
New program schedule launched. Three new programs
including a new locally produced children's program, Ghanja ta' Ferh.
August 2003
Purchase of processing unit.
July 2003
Purchase of new equipment to enhance weekly
outside broadcasts from the Millennium Chapel.
June 2003
Millennium Chapel broadcasts from Christian Light
Radio started being relayed on a regular basis on Radju Lehen il-Qala
in Gozo.
May 2003
First open seminar addressed by all producers of
Christian Light Radio and open also to the general public.
October 2002
New program schedule launched. 5 new programs for
the October to December
2002 program schedule. Daily Live programs in the evening. Weekly
outside
broadcast from Paceville's Millennium Chapel.
September 2002
Update of the studio telephone lines to ISDN for
superior quality and added
services.
August 2002
Purchase of a location audio mixer and cordless
microphone to further enhance our outside broadcast gear.
July 2002
Purchase of cabling and accessories to equip our
outside broadcast gear.
March 2002
Started broadcasting Live on the Internet.
February 2002
Studio equipment auto-cue interface improved to
facilitate live program
delivery by on-air personalities.
9th January 2002
Web site 'Listen' links improved to make
navigation easier.
15th December 2001
Christmas Day special program schedule announced.
1st October 2001
New Program schedule launched. This is by far the
most densely packed so far
in the history of Christian Light Radio.
3rd September
2001
A new computer purchased and configured for
recording purposes.
20th August
2001
New professional broadcast audio mixer purchased
and installed in the studio.
This mixer facilitates the Live/recorded program production and greatly
enhances
the functionality of studio.
22 June 2001
Naxxar studio furnished with air-conditioning
unit. A big thank you to our
installer who did the work free of charge.
30 May 2001
Outside Broadcast Equipment purchased. It will now
be possible to have many
more location broadcasts. Such broadcasts will give a better identity
to
Christian Light Radio being closer to the community.
3 May 2001
A new Digital Hybrid purchased for better sounding
On-Air telephone
calls.
2 April 2001
New program schedule launched. Three new LIVE
programs added.
20 March 2001
Launched a new look and added a few links to
Christian Light Radio website.
1 February 2001
Added a new time slot for Song of the week. It is
now on air at 6.10am,
8.10am, 2.10pm, 4.10pm, 10.10pm, and 1.10am. Slightly changed format
clocks for
PRAISE. Added a new 'Gold' category for Praise and Worship format.
1st January 2001
Program schedule refined and set for a new year.
25th December 2000
A special program schedule for Christmas
launched.
1st
December 2000
Launch of CHRISTMAS campaign.
23th November 2000
First listener put on the air via telephone lines
during the Live program F'Salib it-Toroq.
24th October 2000
Local programs made available for listening with RealAudio on
this web site.
20th October 2000
First live program broadcast from the studio in
Naxxar.
8th October 2000
Launched promotional campaign at Nazzareno
Sanctuary. This campaign will be sustained
with regular visits to Church and prayer groups throughout the year.
7th October 2000
Launched Song of the
Week and Message of the
week in collaboration with Ghaqda Bibblika Maltija (Malta Bible
Society) and Joe
Aquilina (FGBMFI).
23 September 2000
Added 'One minute' spots featuring 'Focus on the
Family' and 'Money Minute'. These are
aired six times daily. Promotions for 'Adventures in Odyssey' and
'Family Daily' also
started to be aired after the program broadcast.
18 September 2000
The station now has its official telephone number
which is 2141 8686. Listeners may wish to
phone and leave their comments.
9 September 2000
Music Library updated in particular the 'Maltese'
and 'Gospel' categories.
1 September 2000
Christian Light Radio fully covered the
FestaZghazagh event which took place at the
trade fair grounds in Naxxar. This has undoubtedly been a great
challenge for the station
as, apart from it being the first outside broadcast, it involved much
effort which is not
normally involved in a standard location broadcast. Twelve hours of
daily live broadcasts
divided in two six hour slots meant all hand on board. This was also
enhanced by the
continuous presence throughout the ten days of the fair engaging in a
wide spread
promotional campaign.
21 August 2000
Daily Live broadcasts from FestaZghazagh started. This
is the first outside broadcast
of Christian Light Radio.
18 August 2000
New Station liners added.
24 July 2000
Regular program schedule launched. Program times
are now as per the published schedule
to the minute.
15 July 2000
The first batch of programs aired. Station liner
changed
04 July 2000
Program schedule finalised. Regular programming
will start on Saturday 15th July 2000.
This site ( http://www.ChristianLightRadio.com
) is now updated with the official schedule.
29 June 2000
Broadcasts on the frequency identified as
'Christian Light Radio'. Station engaged on a
preliminary playlist which will be used up to mid July.
17 June 2000
Test transmissions started in full hi-fi Stereo on
105.4MHz in the commercial FM band.
07 June 2000
Field strength tests by the Wireless telegraphy
department finalised.
2 June 2000
Installation approved by wireless telegraphy
department. Awaiting a technical report
for presentation to the Malta Broadcasting Authority for issue of
license.
20 May 2000
Main transmitter and antenna mast installed.
May 2000
Approval by the Wireless Telegraphy of the
broadcast equipment to be used. Program
schedule reaching its final stages. Music library updated.
March 2000
Final stage of broadcast equipment ordered
(transmitter and antenna).
February 2000
Purchase of the primary computing equipment.
Studio location fully setup in preparation
for immediate start of broadcasts.
January 2000
Assignment of 105.4MHz FM as the official
frequency for broadcasts
November 1999
Compilation of the first programs to be broadcast
on Christian Light Radio. Several
organisations re-contacted and asked to prepare programming.
October 1999
Purchase of initial computing equipment and start
of CD preparation for the station
September 1999
Setup of studio location started
August 1999
License approved by the Malta Broadcasting
Authority
1997
Application for Community radio service by
Christian Light Foundation. Initialisation
of several local and international contacts regarding prospective
programming and support.
1997
Setup of Christian Light Foundation with the scope
to build a broadcast station.
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