Trans World Radio

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Overview

Trans World Radio (TWR) is a global broadcasting missionary and one of the largest Christian media organizations in the world. It was founded by US missionaries with the aim of evangelizing Spain through Christian radio broadcasts.

History

The founder of the radio mission was American missionary Paul Freed, who established TWR in 1952 to reach Spain from Morocco. Initially, the broadcasts were aired under the name "Voice of Tangier" and targeted Europe. The first broadcast took place on February 24, 1954. The station's location in Tangier, Morocco, allowed for broadcasting into Spain without violating the country's restrictions on foreign missionaries.

In 1956, German-language broadcasts from Tangier began, marking the start of international cooperation between TWR and German missionaries. This collaboration led to the expansion of TWR's reach beyond Europe and paved the way for its growth into a global organization.

Expansion and Operations

TWR uses a variety of broadcasting technologies, including mediumwave or high-powered AM, shortwave transmitters, local FM radio stations, cable, satellite, Internet, and mobile devices. Its programs are available in over 300 languages and dialects, reaching more than 190 countries worldwide.

In addition to its own programming, TWR distributes content from other ministries, such as Thru the Bible and Turning Point. The organization is a member of several prominent Christian media associations, including the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Evangelical Press Association (EPA), National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), and International Orality Network (ION).

Major Transmitting Sites

TWR operates from various major transmitting sites around the world, including:

* Monaco
* Guam (KTWG)
* Bonaire
* Sri Lanka
* Cyprus
* eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)

The Federal Communications Commission has assigned frequencies to TWR for its operations in the United States.

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