AIR uses FM and DRM

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) AIR radio broadcast range goes beyond the Indian borders.
2) To cater to those beyond the border, AIR currently just uses FM technology.
- Published on 19 Apr 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • AIR is using both FM transmitters and DRMs (Digital Radio Mondiale) to reach out to India’s neighbors.
  • AIR had installed a 20KW FM transmitter in Fazilka, Punjab, to reach those who tune into the Urdu Service of AIR. A television tower — with a 230 metre tower for FM transmission — is reaching Pakistani listeners, where Doordarshan is banned.
  • Radio Bangla was discontinued in 2010. With DRM, Radio Bangla will be active again.
  • Officials said that this radio transmission had played an important role in the liberation of Bangladesh and we are hoping to have specific programmes to interest listeners, including discussions on rising fundamentalism in Bangladesh, which poses a danger to India.

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