AUTOMATION
What keeps a radio station on 24 hours a day? Automation software performs this task and is the heartbeat of the programming on most stations. The automation program has a list of songs, porgrams, commercials, station identifications and other items that you hear on a station. The software has a schedule that chooses songs and inserts programs and commercials or other information at a scheduled time. Operators update new program files to be played. This is a simple explanation of how this software works. Martin Gibbs is writing Automation software that will be used around the world for station installed by KaraTek.
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Nearly 4 years ago Paul and Thom Williams traveled with Gene Sharp of Independent Baptist Media to the island of Samar in the Philippines to install a radio station for Missionary Layne Jones. Since that time we have shared a number of stories with you of how God has used the radio station in a great way to bring many to Himself.
When the station was first installed the tower that was installed by a local business was a hollow leg tower. Many stations use these towers, because of the ease of construction and light weight, but in a setting that is near saltwater it is not a good idea. The towers tend to rust from the inside out continue...
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Our Staff
Paul Williams, our General Director, has been in ministry for 20 years. He has been involved in multiple station installations. He brings the experience of over seeing foreign travel projects, software engineering, installation, graphic design as well as his years of ministry experience as a missionary and on pastoral staff.
Jeanne Williams is employed as KTI's Office Manager. She has 21 years experience in bookkeeping, office duties, and has a first-hand understanding of international travel. Jeanne does all of the accounting and office reconciliation for projects and billing and donations tracking.
Martin Gibbs holds diplomas in computer programming and electronics technology. He has experience in general management and as chief engineer of radio stations. Martin brings a wealth of technological expertise and design as well as legal and development abilities into our team. Martin is the Executive Director and enhances the ministry with his abilities.
Pastor John Paisley serves on KTI's Board of Directors. He has degrees in theology and divinity and has over 40 years of pastoral experience as well as managing a non-commercial radio station.
Sharon Harmon serves as Treasurer on KTI's Board of Directors. She has over 40 years of experience in non-profit accounting as well as many years in broadcast operations and management.
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