Radio digitalization is now just around the corner as the implementation of DRM receivers in All India Radio stations are progressing at a good pace in the country. The move will also increase the receiver demand in the country, signaling an opportunity for receiver manufacturers for export as well.

Indian receiver manufacturers are now witnessing a great opportunity for the Indian electronics industry. Some manufacturers are stated to have begun collecting details and making suggestions to be considered by the Government as part of the AIR roll-out plan.

Meanwhile, the implementation of DRM receivers also saw rapid progress as the installation and testing of seven DRM MW transmitters including another 1000kW MW transmitter at Chinsurah (Kolkata) and six 20kW transmitters in different parts of the country, by AIR is almost complete.

Some of these transmitters are currently carrying on test transmissions. Initially, these seven transmitters will also be operating in simulcast mode.

The AIR digital transmissions being broadcast from Delhi on SW is being monitored by Deccan Chronicle principal correspondent N Arun Kumar. He is now also getting MW DRM transmission from the Chennai station of AIR too.

As per reports, out of the ordered 27 DRM transmitters of 300, 200 and 100 kW powers by AIR, the first lot of four DRM transmitters (three of 300 kW and one of 200 kW) has been offered for pre-dispatch inspection by the supplier. An inspection team is being formulated by the AIR officials and the work is expected to be completed in July 2013.

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