Far East Broadcasting Company
Founded:	1945
First broadcast:	June 4, 1948
Daily broadcasts:	650+ hours
Languages:	149
Webcasts:	FEBC Hmong Radio FEBC Indonesia FEBC Japan FEBC Korea Mien Radio FEBC Philippines FEBC Russia Feba Singapore FEBC Taiwan FEBC Thailand Nguon Song Radio Vietnam

Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) is an international

International

----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...

 radio

Radio

Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...

 network that airs Christian

Christian

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 programs in 149 languages. Broadcasts are aired from shortwave

Shortwave

Shortwave radio refers to the upper MF and all of the HF portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name because the wavelengths in this band are shorter than 200 m which marked the original upper limit of the medium frequency band first used...

, mediumwave

Mediumwave

Medium wave is the part of the medium frequency radio band used mainly for AM radio broadcasting. For Europe the MW band ranges from 526.5 kHz to 1606.5 kHz...

 (AM), and FM

FM broadcasting

FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...

 transmitters located throughout the world.
The organization also works to meet the physical needs of its listeners by providing scholarships, holding marriage seminars, and distributing items such as seedlings (helping a family grow their own food) and bicycles (transportation for students or pastorss).
Although many listeners live in very remote locations, FEBC receives more than 850,000 listener responses in the form of visits to the station, letters, text messages, phone calls and emails.

FEBC's Mission

FEBC's Mission is to develop radio programming and deliver it to listeners in such a way that they move toward Jesus Christ and into His Kingdom, that they know Him as Saviour, Lord, and King, follow His teaching, and live in obedience to Him as His servants, and as members of a local body of believers.

History

FEBC 's history dates back to the close of World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

, when countless soldiers were returning from the conflict in the Pacific, newly aware of the great spiritual needs of Asia

Asia

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...

.

John Broger and Bob Bowman were among those who felt called by God to set up a radio ministry in Asia even before the war. They envisioned a ministry that would bring the Gospel

Gospel

A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...

 to millions of people in Asia. One country especially was in their hearts: China

China

Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

.

Incorporated in 1945, FEBC's very first broadcast was aired from a station in Shanghai

Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...

. But this was short-lived. By early 1948 all mission work in China was winding down and an alternative site was sought.

John Broger searched Asia for a likely place to relocate FEBC's radio ministry and decided on the Philippines

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

. Ideally located in the South China Sea

South China Sea

The South China Sea is a marginal sea that is part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from the Singapore and Malacca Straits to the Strait of Taiwan of around...

, the Philippines had much to offer.

The Philippines at that time was newly independent from the USA and was more than willing for FEBC to establish its operations there. The first broadcast went on air in Manila

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...

 on June 4, 1948 over local station KZAS (now known as DZAS

DZAS

702 DZAS is an AM station owned and operated by Far East Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio located at Karuhatan, Valenzuela City and the transmitter located at Bocaue, Bulacan.-Station Profile:...

).

International broadcasts to China started the following year and have since expanded to cover most of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...

, as well as Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

. FEBC’s sister company, Feba Radio

Feba Radio

Feba Radio is a broadcasting network. It is driven by Christian values rather than by government or commercial aims. It was established in 1959 in UK as the Far Eastern Broadcasting Associates - associated with Far East Broadcasting Company operating in USA and Philippines and the Far East...

, broadcast programs in Asia, Africa

Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...

 and the Middle East

Middle East

The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...

.

FEBC currently operates a total of 41 AM and FM stations worldwide and also broadcast international programs in 149 languages via short wave radio from two major transmitter sites - several locations in the Philippines and one in Saipan

Saipan

Saipan is the largest island of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands , a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean with a total area of . The 2000 census population was 62,392...

 (15.2701°N 145.7979°E).

Statement of Faith

FEBC is an extradenominational radio ministry enterprise for the sole purpose of taking the Good News to the world by radio. In so doing, it seeks to cooperate with and support existing missionary efforts and the ministry of the greater body of Christ worldwide.

FEBC believes that Gospel radio ministry should present a consistent message for the edification of others. Cooperation in such an enterprise as this may be achieved and maintained only by loyalty to a common and positive agreement in the broadcast message. In Christ we have fellowship with Evangelical

Evangelicalism

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 denominations and missionary groups, and base our cooperation upon the following great truths of the Bible.

FEBC Stations in the Philippines

Branding	Call-Sign	Frequency	Power (kw)	Location
702 DZAS	DZAS DZAS 702 DZAS is an AM station owned and operated by Far East Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio located at Karuhatan, Valenzuela City and the transmitter located at Bocaue, Bulacan.-Station Profile:...	702 kHz	50 kW	Metro Manila Metro Manila Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
98.7 DZFE The Master's Touch	DZFE	98.7 MHz	20 kW	Metro Manila Metro Manila Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
1143 DZMR Santiago	DZMR	1143 kHz	10 kW	Santiago, Isabela
1125 DWAS Legazpi	DWAS	1125 kHz	5 kW	Legazpi Legazpi City The City of Legazpi is a first class city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. With 179,481 inhabitants according to the 2007 census, it is the largest city in the Bicol Region in terms of population, though not in land area...
1233 DYVS Bacolod	DYVS	1233 kHz	10 kW	Bacolod Bacolod City The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
98.7 DYFR Cebu	DYFR DYFR FM 98.7 98.7 DYFR-FM, is an FM radio station owned and operated by Far East Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. It is a sister station to DZFE 98.7 in Manila. The station's studio and transmitter are located at the Immanuel Bible College Compound Banawa Hills, Cebu City, the station operates daily...	98.7 MHz	10 kW	Cebu Cebu City The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
1116 DXAS Zamboanga	DXAS	1116 kHz	5 kW	Zamboanga Zamboanga City The City of Zamboanga : is a highly urbanized, independent and a chartered city located in Mindanao, Philippines....
1197 DXFE Davao	DXFE	1197 kHz	5 kW	Davao Davao City The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
1062 DXKI Koronadal	DXKI	1062 kHz	5 kW	Koronadal Koronadal City Koronadal, also known as Marbel is a 1st class city in the Philippines. It is the capital of South Cotabato province and regional center of region 12. According to the 2009 census, it had a population of 184,573....

FEBC Partners & Links

DZAS

DZAS

702 DZAS is an AM station owned and operated by Far East Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. The station's studio located at Karuhatan, Valenzuela City and the transmitter located at Bocaue, Bulacan.-Station Profile:...

 - FEBC Stations in the Philippines

DYFR

DYFR FM 98.7

98.7 DYFR-FM, is an FM radio station owned and operated by Far East Broadcasting Company in the Philippines. It is a sister station to DZFE 98.7 in Manila. The station's studio and transmitter are located at the Immanuel Bible College Compound Banawa Hills, Cebu City, the station operates daily...

 - FM Station in Cebu City

Cebu City

The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...

, Philippines

Feba Radio

Feba Radio

Feba Radio is a broadcasting network. It is driven by Christian values rather than by government or commercial aims. It was established in 1959 in UK as the Far Eastern Broadcasting Associates - associated with Far East Broadcasting Company operating in USA and Philippines and the Far East...

- FEBC's sister company in the United Kingdom

FEBC Australia

FEBC China

FEBC Hmong Radio

FEBC Hong Kong

FEBC Indonesia

FEBC International

FEBC Japan

FEBC Korea

FEBC Liangyou

Mien Radio

Wind FM Mongolia

FEBC Philippines

Feba Singapore

FEBC Taiwan

FEBC Thailand

Nguon Song Radio Vietnam
Feba Radio

Sources

Eyes Beyond the Horizon by Eleanor Bowman with Susan Titus ISBN 0-8407-7235-1

Far East Broadcasting Company

FEBC International