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New Generator Arrives at Broadcast Centre

22 Kva Hyundai genset will keep us going when the power blacks out! (Too heavy to move by hand, though)

‘Poro’ On Other Duties

Steve ‘Poro’ Monro has just finished 2 months of preparation for the launch of the New Sound on Laif FM. Overseeing installation, compilation of the music library, scheduling of content, training of staff and cooking have worn him out. He’s off to visit some other stations around Melanesia before returning to Wewak for the next part of development for the Satellite Network.

Thanks for the great work, Poro! Safe travels and see you again soon.

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