On June 27, 1942, the day Melo celebrated his 157th birthday, he began broadcasting CW 53 LA VOZ DE MELO. Initially, it emitted 1,580 kilocycles with a power of 250 watts and since its inauguration it has become a source of attraction for the public throughout the region. Its range was very good despite the small authorized power due to the cleanliness of the ether that in those days almost did not show radio signals
