T8AA-FM

Radio station in Koror, Palau
  • Koror, Palau
Frequency87.9 MHzBrandingVoice of Palau
Ngerel Belau
Eco Paradise FM
EPFMProgrammingLanguage(s)Palauan, EnglishFormatNews, Talk, MusicOwnershipOwnerGovernment of Palau
Sister stations
T8AAHistory
First air date
August 1, 1998; 25 years ago (1998-08-01)
Call sign meaning
FM sister to T8AATechnical informationPower1,000 wattsLinksWebcastVoice of Palau's webstream

T8AA-FM (87.9 MHz), branded as Eco-Paradise FM (abbreviated as EPFM) is a radio station broadcasting from Koror, Palau. T8AA-FM is owned by the Government of Palau and co-owned with T8AA. T8AA-FM calls itself the "Voice of Palau".

Eco-Paradise FM competes against the private media outlet Talungab Media Company (television) and Palau Wave Radio.[1]

History

Eco-Paradise FM started broadcasts in 1998 and became a special member of the Japan FM Network on July 23, 2003. With this agreement, it took part in environmental events held by JFN, as well as receiving programs from Tokyo FM.[2] In the 2000s, the station relayed the BBC World Service.[3]

Eco-Paradise FM reinstated its relay stations in Peleliu and Angaur in 2016 after the AM antenna was knocked down due to the effects of Typhoon Bopha in 2012.[4]

Thanks to Japanese aid, Eco-Paradise FM received funding to upgrade its infrastructure in 2022.[5]

ABC Radio Australia's relays restarted on May 3, 2024 after an agreement signed between the two broadcasters.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Gov't media says it competes with private media". Island Times. 4 October 2022. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  2. ^ "読むラジオ". Japan FM Network. 2003. Archived from the original on 4 May 2004. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  3. ^ World Radio TV Handbook. Cardfont Publishers under license from Billboard Publications. 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Radio FM broadcast reached Angaur and Peleliu". Island Times. 2 September 2016. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Japan funds EPFM Radio upgrades". Island Times. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  6. ^ "ABC Radio Australia Returns to Palau's Airwaves, Strengthening Pacific Ties". Island Times. 7 May 2016. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.

External links

  • Eco Paradise FM on Facebook
  • Eco Paradise FM's channel on YouTube
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