Bible Radio is a ministry of Rhema Broadcasting Group. It is a 24/7 radio and web streaming broadcast of the spoken Bible from Genesis to Revelation. You can listen to the stream at www.bibleradio.co.nz.

Bible Radio is not currently on air nationwide. You can hear it in the Waikato on 576AM, Invercargill on 1026AM, Mosgiel 88.6FM and Dunedin 107.3FM. The first two frequencies are normal full power licensed radio stations. The last two are “Low Power FM”, which are lower power broadcasts covering a smaller area and not subject to the usual licensing restrictions.

Palmerston North does not currently have access to Bible Radio. But it is surprisingly easy to make it available. Three things are needed: some transmission equipment, a spare frequency in the Low Power FM band, and a site for the transmitter.

The Manawatu Low Power FM (LPFM) convener has suggested that the 103.7FM frequency may be available for us to use. The equipment will cost approximately $2500. I have raised $1000 already and will seek further funding from the community once we have a site available.

Current needs for the project are

  • A site for the transmitter. The higher the better. Low Power FM is line of sight, with an approximate radius of 5km. This is a useful size as with the right location we can cover a significant percentage of the city. Running costs should be minimal: the equivalent of leaving a couple of PCs running.
  • Another $1500 to pay for the equipment