International Public Access Radio (IPAR): Public Broadcasting Service Airtime

International Public Access Radio (IPAR) is a service by NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association. IPAR offers airtime on a public access broadcasting platform using our mainstream World Radio (Shortwave) and AM/MW frequencies via Internet streaming audio at special low rates. If you have a daily or weekly program of 15 minutes or more, you can reserve airtime on any available frequency with powers of 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 kW to Europe or any country in the World. Contact us today for more information, or get a quote online.

IPAR: Free Speech Radio

As a citizen, you have the right to free speech. This means you have the right to stand up and say whatever you want, as long as it is not illegal in any other way.

Article 11 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights guarantees the right to freedom of expression and information. This includes the right to hold opinions, seek, receive, and impart information and ideas without interference by public authorities and regardless of frontiers. Additionally, the freedom and pluralism of the media are recognised and protected as essential components of a democratic society.

The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States prohibits the government from interfering with Freedom of Speech, Assembly, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Religion, and the right to petition. The First Amendment, which is part of the Bill of Rights, reads as follows:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

On International Public Access Radio, NEXUS-IBA offers you, as a citizen of the World and any legitimate organisation worldwide, the same right of free expression through International radio to any desired target in the World.

Broadcast your Community Radio station or your program on World Radio.

You can join our International Public Access Radio service anytime on Shortwave and AM (Medium Wave). If you already have a public interest, talk, feature, news radio program, or podcast, or are broadcasting on a community radio station or any non-commercial radio or special interest station, In that case, we can carry (relay) your program on our International Public Radio network.

International Public Access Radio (IPAR) is a public radio service provided by NEXUS-IBA. It is available to any individual program producer, NGO, community radio, micro radio, political organisation, or non-religious organisation interested in distributing their radio programs to a worldwide audience or a specific country.

If you are an individual program producer or would like to be one, we can create your own radio station or Internet radio stream.

When you join us on IPAR, you will use our broad international coverage and reach a worldwide audience on Shortwave and over the Internet (streaming) with just one low-cost package.

Promote Freedom of Expression and Human Rights around the World: No Censorship

International Public radio reaches new horizons internationally.

Most of our programs reach regions across the digital divide, including those not covered by the Internet, digital, satellite, or other radio or TV terrestrial broadcasting services.

We support any free speech radio movement, providing global coverage to anyone with a message to air to any target. We reach conflict zones across Internet firewalls and countries. We reach out to any country with no freedom of speech, press, or information, censored or in tight control of governments.

IPAR: An international Broadcasting Platform Open to Anyone

At NEXUS-IBA, we are committed to promoting freedFreedompeech and providing a platform for diverse viewpoints.

We do not align with any political party, so we welcome radio and TV programs from various perspectives and opinions.

We aim to provide open dialogue and discussion where individuals from all backgrounds can share their ideas and express their views. Whether you are a conservative, liberal, democratic, or anything in between, we believe every voice and opinion deserves to be heard.

So, if you’re looking for a platform to share your message and engage with a passionate community of listeners, look no further than NEXUS-IBA.

Conservative Talk Radio on IPAR

Are you looking to connect with a broader audience and grow your conservative radio show?

Our radio station offers airtime to conservative radio hosts. With loyal listenership and a commitment to providing a platform for diverse viewpoints, our station offers the perfect opportunity to expand your reach and share your message with a broader audience worldwide.

Internet and Media Censorship around the World

Some countries censor Internet access, making it difficult for residents to access many online services. In some other countries, government firewalls or strict censorship prevent users from connecting to specific websites or streaming services.

Internet censorship is a significant issue that affects millions of people. As world citizens become increasingly connected, some governments find new ways to censor the Internet. Anyone should have the right to access all the content they want from anywhere in the world.

NEXUS-IBA and International Public Access Radio can reach anywhere in the World. Shortwave is the only media that can reach anywhere across borders and firewalls.

Shortwave radio receivers are inexpensive, portable, dependable, and used almost anywhere. They also don’t require a PC or an internet connection. The e inexpensive radio receivers can help tune into all kinds of international broadcasts—including music, news, sports, talk shows and other unique content, i.e. sports. For example, listeners in Ethiopia, Somalia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, China, Nepal, and many other countries around the World can use shortwave radios to listen to IPAR broadcasts free from government censorship. Moreover, shortwave radio receivers vs satellite dishes are small and can easily remain undetected by local authorities.

NEXUS-IBA, via IPAR and European Gospel Radio, is a nonprofit organisation that aims to give an alternative voice to those oppressed by religious and political oppression. Shortwave radio has proven to be the most cost-effective and viable means of reaching those who cannot access or afford other forms of media.

International Public Radio

We use a wide range of directional and omnidirectional antennas to cover any preferred target area worldwide with a powerful signal that anyone in the target area can hear with tiny, portable, inexpensive radio receivers that may also be battery or solar-cell-operated.

We may also occasionally have satellite radio and TV slots covering local, national, or international audiences in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific.

Air your Talk Radio show or Podcast on World Radio & live-streaming via IPAR

Via IPAR, you can air any talk radio program or discussion about topical issues. We offer powerful transmitters and directional antennas to bring your program across the digital divide to any country or continent.

Talk radio programs consist entirely or almost entirely of original spoken word content rather than music, carried on World Radio (Shortwave) and our main Internet streaming channels.

International Public Access Radio (IPAR): a re-broadcasting service available also to any small program producer

According to the European Commission, “Fake news proliferates, and disinformation threatens democracy and efficient governance. Moreover, empirical evidence shows that false news spreads significantly faster, deeper, and more broadly than true news. For example, an MIT study found that the top 1% of false news cascades diffused to 1,000 – 100,000 people, whereas the true ones rarely reached more than 1,000 people.“

Since 1979, NEXUS-IBA has been supporting Free media, Free speech, Free press, Freedom of Speech around the World, “Free radio” movements, community radio, micro radio, talk radio, pluralism of information, including first-hand news with a strict policy against fake news or misinformation on our radio stations, TV and internet streaming channels.

As with most of our broadcasters, we offer unique and first-hand information not otherwise available on other Internet or local stations without government, corporate, religious, or any other type of censorship.

IPAR is Against Fake News and Disinformation

Since 1988, and especially in times of regional war, peace, political, social or religious instability, our programs have been heard on Shortwave radio (World Radio) across the digital divide, iron curtains, firewalls, beating the fake news and using the latest technologies against jamming and government censorship, i.e. Russia & Eastern Europe, Cuba, ex-Yugoslavia, Middle East, China, Nepal, East and West Africa, Asia, Ethiopia, Somalia, Cameroon and in many other African countries, as a first-hand, independent and unbiased source of information.

IPAR lets you Broadcast First-Hand News & Feature Programs to any country, in any language

Since 1988, Nexus-IBA has been several international organisations’ preferred Shortwave media outlet. United Nations Radio, UNESCO Radio, and other International media services have chosen our NGO to bring first-hand news and feature programs that different media channels could not reach during war, political uncertainty, human rights violations, or natural disasters.

Anyone with an important message or first news information can access our media to reach any country in the World.

IPAR Reporting Human Rights Violations in the World

Similar political situations still exist in some countries and may affect people’s rights to free access to information in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. For example, millions in certain East and West African areas have limited access to uncensored information in their local languages (e.g., Oromo, Hausa, Amharic, Bambara, Yoruba, Igbo, Arabic, and English).

In Cameroon, journalists have been jailed on charges of fake news and the right to free speech is seriously undermined in many countries. In addition, free speech is not allowed on local radio and TV, and some governments or in war or regional conflict zones often block or censor the Internet.

Shortwave radio is still the only medium that can reach any country far away, with no limitations to free speech imposed by regional or national governments.

All programs on our radio stations and any media channels we operate are broadcast worldwide or in target countries without censorship. We also promote first-hand information on our broadcast media channels and the Internet.

We support net neutrality and globally distributed audio and video delivery via our WorldDirector network to allow indiscriminate and free flow of information over the Internet and in any country.

Public Radio Broadcasting on Global Shortwave Radio

Are you or your organisation under the restriction of broadcasting any legitimate radio or TV program to a country under a dictatorship or authoritarian regime, perhaps where a crackdown on journalists silences the Free Press, and fundamental freedoms are at stake every day?

Is your audience under strict Internet control, firewalls, or censorship, or in a country that does not grant fundamental democratic rights and the right to peaceful protest? Do you want to spread a nonviolent message of hope across any region by exercising the Freedom of Expression rights granted by the constitutions of most democratic countries where we operate?

Then contact us and learn how to broadcast your IPAR (International Public Access Radio) radio program on Shortwave and online streaming.

International Public Access Radio targets

NEXUS-IBA has been working with international organisations like the United Nations, UNESCO, and other NGOs to communicate its message across borders. It flies over countries and territories and lands at its desired target from a transmitter located thousands of miles away in a foreign country, with a loud and clear country covering millions of listeners.

We use powerful transmitters and highly directional antennas outside the target country that authoritarian regimes cannot control or block.

All radio and TV programs originated from our transmitters on behalf of any program producer, international organisation, or radio station and are aired unabridged, as-is, without any censorship in English, German, French, Spanish, and any other local language or dialect in most areas of the World, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

On Shortwave, satellite and via Internet streaming, we can reach with a strong signal, often bypassing internet firewalls & local government censorship, any country in the World, including:

Powerful shortwave transmitters up to 300 kW and directional antennas can reach any specific target worldwide. We can reach local communities in any language on World streaming radio 24/7 and AM / Medium Wave (in Europe).

On satellite radio & Television, we can also use anti-jamming satellites, which are not controlled by International organisations that are friends with dictatorial or oppressive regimes.

What type of program can I broadcast on IPAR?

If you are a small, non-religious (individual) radio program producer, you can access special rates and slots in our media.

Since 1979, our dedication to the concept of free expression and freedom through our microphones has remained unchanged, with a policy of non-interference in content, except in cases where it may violate national or European law.

As a result, our programming is quite diverse. It includes everything from music to religion, international news and public affairs, philosophy, culture, human rights, women, talk radio, politics, business features, science and technology, music and old radio drama.

Do you have a podcast or radio program that could interest an international (global) audience? Then, join our IPAR Public Radio network today!

In which languages does IPAR broadcast?

Although most of our broadcasts are in English, we also broadcast in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Irish, Russian, Arabic and other vernacular languages.

The ITU (International Telecommunication Union) estimates that at the end of 2018, 51.2 per cent of the global population, or 3.9 billion people, were using the Internet. However, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) “Facts and Figures 2023” report, only 37% of Africa’s population had internet access in 2023.

Using (analogue) Shortwave Radio, we reach across the digital divide in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, where Shortwave is still a viable and cost-effective medium from both the broadcaster’s and listener’s perspectives. For example, analogue Shortwave receivers are available for US$30 online and less (US$5-10) on-street market prices in Africa.

Some Christian organisations provide listeners in rural areas with free-of-charge bulk radio receivers operated by a rechargeable battery, solar cells, or hand crank dynamo, which also offer emergency flashlights and recharge mobile phones if no electricity is available (Crank Dynamo Solar Emergency Shortwave Radio Receivers).

Besides Arabic, French and English, we broadcast to African listeners speaking local languages, i.e. Oromo (50 million people), Amharic (17 million) or Swahili language (120 to 150 million) in East Africa, as well as people across the borders of Nigeria, Cameroon and Benin speaking Igbo (24 million people), Yoruba (19 million),  Hausa (18.5 million), Pidgin English (4 million), Kanuri (3 million), Ijaw (2 million), Fulfulde (1.7 million), Ibibio (1.5 million) and Edo (1 million).

When and where will my program be broadcast via IPAR?

IPAR uses high-power broadcasts through the facilities of NEXUS-IBA and IRRS-Shortwave. Our Network Control Centre (NCC) also offers broadcasters and program producers a single point of contact for relaying services to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia/Pacific, and the Americas.

We can reach as far as Australia and the Pacific with transmitter powers of 150, 200, 250 and 300 kW and very directional antennas on Shortwave, producing millions of Watts of Effective Radiated Power (ERP) into the desired target. We also reach listeners in Europe on AM / Medium Wave.

We also offer Internet radio streaming services that can use your existing web radio or TV signal and bundle it with our WorldDirector service that may circumvent censorship by countries blocking Internet access.

IPAR programs have dedicated slots on our programming, usually separate from Christian programs and often on different frequencies. IP  programs are aired on Shortwave and AM/Medium Wave to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. However, listeners in other parts of Africa, Asia, the Pacific or the Americas may pick up our signal via live internet streaming or special targeted broadcast using our higher power Shortwave broadcast, up to 300 kW, equivalent to several millions of Watts of ERP (Effective Radiated Power)

All programs are also aired live on our streaming channels 24/7. Our members are welcome to use our players on their websites or link to our pages to live stream our programs.

How to start your radio station on IPAR

Whether you want to reach your global targets on Shortwave or Satellite radio or establish your local radio station, we can help you build a 24/7 streaming radio channel.

Even if less than 50% of the World has decent, low-cost Internet access, using our stations and streaming media simultaneously can be a cheap and effective way to reach a large segment of the population in urban and rural areas.

Owing or starting your radio station can be challenging. How ver, streaming and using NEXUS-IBA Shortwave facilities can be cost-effective and help you quickly reach your desired target area or population.

NEXUS-IBA can offer limited airtime on our mainstream audio streaming channels (IRN & All Gospel Radio).

International Radio for Disaster Relief (IRDR)

Shortwave radio broadcasting can also be used in case of disaster and helps deliver humanitarian assistance to populations dispersed over a large area, often unreachable by other means of communication.

In cooperation with the HFCC and other international organisations, dedicated Shortwave (HF) frequencies have been set aside for emergencies.

NEXUS-IBA is prepared to set up emergency broadcasts on Shortwave. Audio programs can also be delivered live or as MP3 files without using satellite links.

International Radio for Disaster Relief (IRDR) comes to local community stations and international relief or humanitarian organisations to support communities during natural disasters and emergencies.

Radio programs, such as news bulletins, feature programs or alerts targeted to any particular area in the World, can be broadcast from our broadcast centres at high power using directional antennas on dedicated IRDR Shortwave frequencies.

Our IRDR service is available for short periods and on short notice for Humanitarian Relief purposes. It can be extended continuously or long-term on regular Shortwave frequencies. For additional information on emergency telecommunications, visit the ITU website.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more details on IRDR.

I am a Christian Program Producer, a Preacher, or a Church: can I air via IPAR?

NEXUS-IBA is a nondenominational organisation that supports Diversity of Faith Expression and Freedom of Religion. We promote the freedom of individuals or communities in any country to manifest their religion or belief in worship, practice, teaching, and observance without government influence or intervention.

Like many people and most nations, we support FreedFreedomeligion and consider it a fundamental human right.

If you are a Christian or religious program producer, please check European Gospel Radio (EGR) for more information.

NEXUS-IBA helps religious broadcasters and Christian program producers fulfil their mission of reaching any audience worldwide on radio, TV, satellite and the Internet.

Our media channels bridge the digital divide, reducing the disadvantage of accessing first-hand information freely and easily in developing countries. We reach large audiences in Asia and Africa, especially on Shortwave radio and satellite. Traditional media (press, FM radio, TV) or digital media on the Internet cannot reach.

I represent a non-religious organisation: can I air via IPAR?

IPAR is also available to nonprofit, non-commercial organisations with a turnover of less than €50,000 (or US$50,000 for organisations based in the USA). To satisfy these conditions, you must send a signed form when applying for IPAR airtime.

Please notice that you do not have to submit such a form if you are an individual, non-religious program producer.

Definitely, IPAR has the Strongest Signal in the European Bands

Our dedicated slot, which runs from 0900 to 1000 Central European Time every Saturday morning, attracts small program producers from around the World. As you can see from the chart below, our station has the strongest signal in the band.

The screenshot above, taken from a receiver in the Netherlands, shows typical signal strength in Europe during our Shortwave broadcasts.

Any more questions on IPAR?

Check our FAQ page for answers to Frequently Asked Questions on IPAR, IRRS-Shortwave, European Gospel Radio and NEXUS-International  Broadcasting Association.

NEXUS-International Broadcasting Association is an association of broadcasters and independent program producers and is officially recognised as a United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). For more information, please get in touch with us. Access to IPAR is open to all broadcasters and program producers in any language, with no discrimination.