Why do you broadcast on shortwave?

Short wave broadcasts give people access to news and information, which might otherwise be withheld from them.

For countries with governments that control broadcasting and impose licensing restrictions, short wave broadcasts, which originate from outside the country, are vital.

Although short wave is not popular here in the UK, millions of people in our listening areas still listen to short wave.

See our map for details of short wave transmitters and broadcast reach.

Ultimately, we broadcast on short wave where it is the most effective way to reach people.