The Guam Transmitting Site (Source: TRW)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Tracy Wood, who write:
This is sad but expected news. Guam is seeing a lot of land acquisition pressure due to greater military and commercial activity on the island.
TWR Guam To End Broadcasting
https://twr.org/story/ktwr-on-guam-turns-40
https://youtu.be/7NVQS41kac8 kTWR to India over 8000 km.
https://soundcloud.com/digital-radio-mondiale/1305251239-ulaa15570ktwtest-2 The woman is on the left and the man is on the right it stereo sound on high frequency radio. path about 5000 km
Note in obthh examples from KTWR is the freedom from distortion, noise and phasing effects.
The station website says
‘TWR is not abandoning its listeners in Asia, many of whom depend on the biblical programming for evangelism, encouragement and discipling. We have initiated processes to transition 100% of shortwave programming to other outlets in the region, such as ministry friends Reach Beyond Australia and Far East Broadcasting Co. (FEBC) as well as commercial providers. We’ll also explore other platforms, including FM and AM broadcasting and digital streaming. Listeners will be advised about where they’ll be able to find our programs well before the transition takes place.’
Reach Beyond Australia is in Kununurra, which is unlikely to have real estate price pressure. 15.7963179S,128.6832341E
Far Eastern Broadcasting Company, Philippines
Iba 15.3610126N,119.9560328E
Bocaue 14.8017284N,120.9208476E
These broadcasters will obviously charge TWR for air time, making these transmitters more commercially viable.
The many battles with typhoon damage over the years clearly played into this decision. Hopefully, TWR can find transmission carriers that will meet listeners needs and not be subject to the many weather interruptions.