At least 100 new FM transmitters with 100 Watt capacity are planned by All India Radio in various remote localities of the North East, including Sikkim, during the 11th Plan period. In addition, 19 more FM transmitters with 1 kW capacity are also in the pipeline for the region during the period.
The engineer-in-chief of All India Radio, New Delhi, HR Singh stated this while inaugurating the Fourth Zonal Conference of the engineering heads of AIR stations of the NE region at Guwahati on Saturday. Singh said that a series of recruitment drives and promotional activities would be completed in the current financial year to improve on its existing coverage.
He also urged the engineers working in various stations to act in a co-ordinated manner to make the public broadcasting service more meaningful. He also insisted on developing a work culture keeping pace with the changing broadcasting technology. Singh further assured that he would initiate moves to develop the infrastructure and civil works in the AIR stations of the region at par with the stations of the country.
Engineering heads of nearly 40 AIR stations of the region, including Sikkim, participated in the two-day conference. Addressing the conference, the Deputy Director General (NE) Doordarshan, Guwahati, ST Sailo stressed the need to develop the infrastructure to face the challenges from the mushrooming private electronic media in the region. Sailo also suggested replacement of some old transmitters for quality broadcasting of the radio programmes.
This was also addressed by Chief Engineer (Maintenance), PS Bajpai, who said that there is a proposal to set up a 20 kW digital transmitter for the youth programme at the Guwahati AIR Stationduring the 11th Plan period.
(Source: Assam Tribune)
on Jun 15th, 2009 at 18:51
Dear Sir,
I would like to know more about this low power FM relays.
please help me know some more infos on this
waiting for your reply to guide methrough the LPFM.
Thanks
john
on Jul 3rd, 2009 at 14:58
how to set up low power F M station in india in state of Jharkhand, and where I shoul apply for the lience
on Sep 28th, 2009 at 16:33
I want to setup a low power fm station in india state=Rajasthan,
what is the process and what is costing for the range of 12-15 km area.
I want to do a minimium investments.
plz tell me about all equpments and i want to start it shortly, so tell me soonly.
on Nov 27th, 2009 at 07:35
100 watt unmanned low power FM transmitters can serve a radius of 3 to 4 KM effectively. It can relay programme via DTH platform. DD Direct plus DTH set tuned to audio signals where 15 channels of AIR is available. It will select one as per choice and relay it. 30 mts back up power UPS added to this unit for un interrupted transmission. It is mainly for the shadow zone or skip zone for 100% coverage.
on Dec 25th, 2009 at 13:27
Dear Sir,
I would like to know more about this low power FM. I did Audio engineering. so I want to setup my own private FM. Is it possible to install own private LPFM Station. If is it possible then what should i do.how can i acquire a low power FM license. Is it compulsory.How much amount will charge for licencing. How can i acquire frequency allocation. where do i fill up form for the licencing. can u help me plz?
Thanking you
Atul kale
09768562891
askale143@gmail.com
on Jan 5th, 2010 at 12:28
Dear Sir,
There is no provision for commercial licensing of LPFM at present. Phase III of commercial FM stations not finalised. Community Radio Station or CRS is licensed to Educational Institutes, universities, NGOs, Farmer\’s forum etc. Installation by BECIL and licensing authority is Prasar Bharati.
on Mar 9th, 2010 at 21:08
I want to setup a low power fm station in india state=West Bengal,
what is the process and what is costing for the range of 12-15 km area.
I want to do a minimium investments.
please tell me about all equpments and i want to start it shortly, so tell me soonly.
on Mar 12th, 2010 at 12:35
12-15KM area coverage comes under pvt fm sector like mirchi/redfm/amarfm/redfm and so on. If u want to serve rural people go for 1 KW MW coverage. which may cover 10-12 KM area. Pattern is CRS or community radio station. Licensing authority is Min of I & B, Govt of India. You can not start without license and frequency assignment. Low power 3 KW FM can be useful but running cost including programme production/energy consumed/standby power set up/ depreciation may come to 20 lakhs in a year. Machinaries and equpments inclu installation another 20 Lakhs. infrastructure like land and building another 20 lakhs. Now u can calculate the B E Point.
on Mar 22nd, 2010 at 08:41
I want to setup a low power fm station in india state - MADHY PRADESH,Distt- SIDHI,Tawn-SIDHI
what is the process and what is costing for the range of 01-05 km area.
I want to do a minimium investments.
please tell me about all equpments and i want to start it shortly, so tell me soon
Thanking you
Subhash Singh
9302403299
on Mar 23rd, 2010 at 05:29
For all who are interested for setting up of Fm stations but no money. 1st of all, Is it only for a pastime? hobby? or time pass? In that case you can start with 1200 rupees only. range off course would be some metres. If you install at a 4 storey building than it may cover the entire building. (Max 40 metres). For further improvement you need license and your elligibility proof.
on Sep 19th, 2010 at 21:34
FIRST OF ALL, hats off to you Devburmanm. because you know everything one has to know about technical info of fm. just like other people i too desire too get into this business. and ya i do have some investment power. but dont even know the abc of it. so, as you are the only person knowledgeable, can you tell me how once should proceed for the a full fledge commercial fm station( like radio mirchi etc) if that is not possible(as per the investment budget, govt hurdles), is it viable to go for a CRS ??? PLZ help me out with this. i belong to gujrat and looking for this business in a 3 tier city where there is no fm stations as of now. hense find it feasible.
thanks
on Apr 19th, 2011 at 08:57
i want to setup a low power radio in Rajasthan (Jaipur). what are the requirements and euipments….??
Is it commmercial…???