MUMBAI: Prasar Bharti today launched a Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Super Power Transmitter of All India Radio in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. The 1000 Kilo Watt DRM transmitter is the first that has been installed in the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Prasar Bharati chief executive officer Jawahar Sircar said, “All India Radio is going to install DRM digital technology transmitters at other Stations very soon. This Super Power Transmitter of DRM Technology at Jamnagar will also help to spread India’s rich culture to our neighbouring countries.”

Inaugurating the newly commissioned Transmitter at the Liyare village of Jamnagar, Member of Parliament Vikram Madam expressed his gratitude for fulfilling the long pending demand of this border region of Gujarat.

The Transmitter with DRM technology is capable of broadcasting in DRM, AM and simulcast modes which is the first of its kind in the country. The entire project was completed at a total cost of Rs 42 crore, as per reports on the official website of All India Radio.

Three brand new solid state transmitters of 400 kW of S7HP model made by Thomson Broadcast of France and capable of pumping out 1200 kilo Watt power has been installed here this year by Engineers from France along with their counterparts from All India Radio.

As per reports, it is a Relay Station used by Urdu, Sindhi and Baluchi programs of AIR External Services beamed to nearby Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and some other Gulf countries in North West direction. The frequency is 1071 kHz for AM mode and 1080 kHz for DRM mode.  During tests, Urdu Service and Vividh Bharati programs are being broadcast.