List of radio stations in Palau

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The following is a partial list of radio stations in Palau.

According to The World Factbook , as of 2019 there are six radio stations in Palau: 1 A.M. & 5 F.M. [1] [2] Two of these stations (T8AA FM and AM) are operated by the Palau National Communications Corporation for use by the Government of Palau. [3]

Call SignFrequencyStationTransmitterOperatorFormat
T8AA 1584 AMEco Paradise AMMalakalLocal GovernmentNews/Talk
T8AA 87.9 FMEco Paradise FMMalakalLocal GovernmentNews/Talk
KRFM88.9 FMIsland RhythmKororIsland RhythmMusic
WWFM89.5 FMDiaz BroadcastingNgemmidDiaz BroadcastingNews/Talk, Music
PWFM89.9 FMPalau Wave RadioMendalaiiPalau Wave RadioMusic
T8??91.5ABC Radio AustraliaMalakaiABC Radio AustraliaNews/Talk

History

Palau previously hosted two shortwave radio stations operated by World Harvest Radio International. These stations, known as Angel-3 (T8WH) and Angel-4 (T8BZ) transmitted Christian religious programming to areas in the Western Pacific, primarily China. These stations ceased operation on 27 October 2019. [4]

ABC Radio Australia commenced operations in Palau in early 2024 in partnership with Eco Paradise FM, the government-operated station. [5]

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References

  1. "Palau", The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, 2024-07-03, retrieved 2024-07-10
  2. Nelson, John; Jacobs, George (2006). World Radio Tv Handbook 2007 (61 ed.). Windsor Books International. ISBN   9780953586493 . Retrieved 29 June 2009.
  3. Staff, Island Times (2016-09-02). "Radio FM broadcast reached Angaur and Peleliu". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  4. "Shortwave Central: WHRA confirmed as off the air". Shortwave Central. 2009-11-17. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  5. "ABC Radio Australia launches in Palau". About the ABC. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-07-09.