The National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters (NASB) and the USA DRM Group will hold a two-day joint annual meeting in Elkhart, Ind., May 10 and 11. Speaking at the convention will be Adrian Peterson, a Seventh-day Adventist pastor from Indianapolis, Ind., who is also a board member of the NASB USA and coordinator of international relations for Adventist World Radio.

Peterson, who has spoken on previous occasions, was invited to speak again this year at the convention that is open to broadcasters, manufacturers, consultants, academics, students, shortwave listeners, and other interested parties. This year Peterson will speak on radio history from its earliest origins. During his presentation, he will have an opportunity to talk about the ministry of Adventist World Radio (AWR). He looks forward to this convention where he believes God is opening doors for him. Peterson said, "I am grateful for the opportunity that God has granted to me to witness to so many significant radio people around the world. I am aware of some who have been baptized as Seventh-day Adventists, due in part at least to this form of radio ministry."

This is the first time the two organizations have held their annual meetings outside the Washington, D.C., area. Last year, the convention was hosted at the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Silver Spring, Md.

NASB and USA DRM Group are separate organizations, but they have many common members, since some of the strongest supporters of DRM technology have been shortwave broadcasters. DRM, an abbreviation for Digital Radio Mondiale, is a revolutionary technology that gives shortwave and AM radio signals an FM-type quality.

Peterson extends an invitation to Lake Union members to attend the convention where presentations will range from technical topics to programming and audience research. Pre-registration is necessary; however, attendance is free of charge. For more details, see www.shortwave.org/meeting.htm.

Diane Thurber, Lake Union Herald managing editor