The Atlanta Constitution from Atlanta, Georgia • 163

DEKALB EXTRA, September 13, 1979 'We want what we do to be tasteful and a testimony to the Lord because we are a Christian station. We also want to be professional and teach the Martinez said, sitting at his desk and picking up one of two worn Bibles frequently to find passages he wanted to quote. Christian WAVO Broadcasts the Holy Word financial appeals if they are made in the appropriate, manner. And since those we put on the air are carefully screened, they do make appropriate appeals." i Strains of a familiar hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross," gently filled the station as Martinez went on to explain more of the mission of the station, one of four owned by the Norfolk, Va. Bible Broadcasting Network formed in 1971.

"We want what we do to be tasteful and a testimony to the Lord because we are a Christian station. We also want to be professional, and teach the word," Martinez said, sitting at his desk and picking up one of two worn Bibles frequently to find passages he wanted to quote. The station manager said the staff is dedicated and trained in the Bible. As a result, there is little turn over, in sharp By PLU TRiESLE From the outside it looks like a thousand other radio stations across the country, but on the inside the stated mission of the station is different WAVO, 1420 on your AM dial, is housed in a low-slung square building with a facade of pale beige brick and yellow trim, settled close by North Decatur Road. Out back, there is the usual vast open space needed for the electrical lines running to the radio towers.

During the season, young soccer players are allowed to use the space for practice. Inside, the station manager Lee Martinez makes it clear WAVO is not dedicated to the commercial type of venture common to most radio stations. A short, well-built man with dark brown hair and mustache, Martinez's large contrast to most radio stations where "people come in the front door and go out the back," he said. "Our people feel they are doing what the Lord wants them to do and that they are here because that is what God wants. They are dedicated." A staff of five runs the station and keeps it on the air from 6 a.m.

until sunset seven days a week. They wear more than one bat most of the time, Martinez said. One announcer doubles as chief engineer. And on a recent Friday morning in the hot late summer sun, an announcer who doubles as assistant engineer was in the back jabbing a pick at the hard red clay. Continued From Page 44 brown eyes are made larger by thick glasses and an intensity of "being about my Father's business." A graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Martinez says WAVO is a Christian station dedicated to the proposition that people ought to hear the word of God as it was written.

"We are a conservative station presenting Bible programmers (teach-" era) nationally known for their literal interpretation of the Bible to train Christians and non-Christians in what the scriptures say." 'i Unlike commercial stations presenting religious programs, Martinez says WAVO does not buy programs, does not buy advertising or sell it, and does not require the teachers to pay the station to be aired. "We just allow them to make their Sterclhii's Mggeit vaaMim atf Mnme amdl get mtnire mmMe peir IhwDnnirS Economy Savings on these First Class Seats! AMERICAN TRADITIONAL DEN COLLECTION IN 100 IIERCULON PLAID 89" Sofa 179 66" Love Seat Now $379 Lounge Chair Now 279 Ottoman Now $79 Enjoy deep comfort while relaxing in this handsome American Traditional Den Croup. Constructed to last for years! Perfect for the den or family room. Features foam cushions, attached headrest, thick wood trimmed wing, wood trim top of back with wooden finils on each end and wood panel on front of massive roll arms. Old world dark pine finish.

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