These are some of the questions people often ask, but if you can't find the answer to your question here, get in touch (phone, letter, email) and we'll try to help.

• Who or what is Trans World Radio?
• Can I hear TWR's programmes in the UK?
• What programmes can I hear on TWR?
• How can I listen online?
• Tell me some more about receiving TWR by satellite
• How can I get a satellite dish and digibox?
• What about listening though my radio?
• How can I get a better radio signal?
• Why are radio programmes only available early morning or late at night?
• Where does TWR get its money?
• Are there opportunities of working with TWR?

Q. Who or what is Trans World Radio?
A. For a quick overview of the worldwide picture click here. Or click here to know more about what's happening in the UK.

Q. Can I hear TWR's programmes in the UK?
A. Yes. Programmes are transmitted in three ways: from conventional land-based antennas (for example, in Monte Carlo), via satellite and online. Best reception, and the widest selection of programmes, are available through the online & satellite, but of course you will need an internet connection or a satellite dish and receiver fitted at home to receive these programmes (this is explained later). To pick up the land-based transmissions you will need either a short wave radio (to listen in the mornings) or a medium wave radio (for night-time listening).

Q. What programmes can I hear on TWR?
A. For our full schedule click here.

Q. How can I listen online?
A. Click here to listen live. Alternatively, visit the on demand page and listen to the programme of your choice right now - or download it for later.

Q. Tell me some more about receiving TWR by satellite.
A. To hear TWR's satellite service you'll need a digital satellite dish and receiver (digibox). To listen to TWR is free.

Q. How can I get a satellite dish and digibox?
A. If you can't receive satellite programmes at present contact a satellite installer, who will be able to help (you can find a local installer in your Yellow Pages under Satellite TV or TV and radio aerial services), or you can contact Sky direct by phoning 08442 410 595 or by going to their website http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/. Sky often have special offers.

Q. Okay, I've got my dish and receiver. What next?
A. Three simple things:
1) Turn on the TV
2) Go to channel 0138
3) Sit back and enjoy!

If you have problems which friends or family can't sort out, you can ask your satellite installer for advice, or phone the TWR office (0161 9230270).

If you have a non Sky digibox the info you will need can be found here

Q. You've said a lot about satellite broadcasts. What about getting programmes through my radio on short wave and medium wave?
A. Easy. Of course, you'll need a radio that can receive short wave and medium wave programmes (if you don't have one they're easy to get - try Argos or Dixons, for example). For details of programmes, times and frequencies click here.

Q. I sometimes can't get a very clear signal when listening on short and medium wave. Why is this?
A. Both short and medium wave transmissions are sent to the UK from mainland Europe. The short wave signals reach us by being reflected off the earth's atmosphere. If the atmospheric conditions are poor we get a poor quality signal - no matter how good it was when it left the transmitter. We try our best to minimize the interference, but unfortunately we can't always be 100% successful. The medium wave signal just has a long way to come, and along the way other signals try to muscle in on it. It gets through, but sometimes shows the wear and tear of the journey. Making sure you have a good aerial often solves the problems, or at least helps a lot.

Q. TWR's short and medium wave programmes are only available in the early morning and late at night. Why is this?
A. The transmitters which supply the UK also feed other countries and other languages throughout Europe. When the UK broadcasts close down other transmissions immediately start in other languages to other audiences. It is a disappointment when the English broadcast shuts down, but it means others elsewhere in Europe are starting to tune in to hear the message about Jesus Christ. And remember, too, that satellite broadcasts are available 24 hours a day.

Q. Where does TWR get its money?
A. TWR is a registered charity and a non-profit-making limited company. Its income is from supporters who contribute financially to the work. If you would like to know more about supporting us please click here

Q. Are there opportunities of working with TWR?
A. If you believe God might be calling you to work in some way with TWR and would like further information about this please email: info@twr.org.uk