Every month we bring you stories of how God is using technology to advance the gospel through the ministries we assist. God is using radio broadcasting, SonSet® radio receivers, SonSetLink™ water monitors, and more to build bridges and proclaim the name of Jesus in some of the most remote corners of the earth. Sign up for our monthly Tech For Life eNews today!
Usalama FM 2018
Usalama FM is located in the Adjumani district of northern Uganda, broadcasting to the South Sudanese refugees who have fled their country because of tribal conflict in their homeland. Usalama brings a message of hope and reconciliation to these displaced people groups.
More than a year ago, a SonSetLinkTM water pump monitoring device encountered a technical hurdle. A satellite modem critical to this device was declared obsolete by its manufacturer. Having been given no prior warning, it caught SonSet Solutions’ engineers Cody Hall and David Palmer by surprise — scrambling to ensure that monitoring devices would still be available while a challenging redesign ensued.
Since then, after much prayer and hard work, a new version has been completed. The new design, although primarily suited for one of our partner ministries, can still be used by any other ministry with similar needs for water pump monitoring.
Specifically, the redesigned unit measures flow in gallons or liters (from solar-power or electric pumps), temperature, time-in-use of the pump each day, battery level and flow history data (in case any transmissions are missed).
How does this differ from the previous version? The new design incorporates the SmartOneC satellite modem, is more compact, includes many improvements for easier production, and has several aesthetic changes. Lord willing, this new water pump monitoring device will clear the way for a steady production flow of units to ministries around the world.
Jesus said, “…I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV
