List of All India Radio shortwave transmitters de-commissioned :

List of 'All India Radio' shortwave transmitters de-commissioned :

On 30 July 2019

1. HPT Khampur, Delhi - D-11 (250 kW), D-12(250 kW), D-14 (250 kW), D-15 (250 kW), D-16 (250 kW)
2. Aligarh - A-3 (250 kW), A-4  (250 kW)
3. Gorakhpur  (50 kW)
4. Jammu  (50 kW)
5. Lucknow (50 kW)
6. Shimla (50 kW)
7. Panaji - P-2  (250 kW)
8. Mumbai  (50 kW)
9. Guwahati - G-2  (50 kW), G-3 (50 kW)
10. Imphal (50 kW)
11. Itanagar (50 kW)
12. Kohima (50 kW)
13. Kurseong (50 kW)
14. Kolkata (50 kW)
15. Ranchi (50 kW)

On 23rd Aug, 2019

1. HPT Khampur, Delhi - D-13 (250 kW)
2. SPT Bangalore - BL-4 (500 kW)
3. HPT Malad, Mumbai (100 kW)
4. Port Blair  (10 kW)
5. Shillong (50 kW)

(Alokesh Gupta)

GatesAir Expands its Local Presence and Customer Support in India

CINCINNATI, July 21, 2015 — GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters, has officially announced plans to partner with Horizon Broadcast LLP to open a new state-of-the-art service center in Gurgaon, India; and appointed Anil Bhardwaj as GatesAir's regional sales manager. The strategic moves put GatesAir and its partner Horizon closer to customers across the expansive region, ensuring exceptional service and support to navigate broadcasters through challenging digital transitions.

GatesAir's  India channel partner , Horizon Broadcast LLP, will open and manage the service center. Horizon, will soon relocate its existing Delhi service center operation to its spacious new facility, where the company will continue providing dependable after-sales service and support to GatesAir customers.

Based at the company's New Delhi sales office, Bhardwaj reports directly to Jhonny Maroun, GatesAir's regional sales manager for the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), based in Beirut Lebanon. Bhardwaj brings extensive experience as a business development manager and entrepreneur for a variety of broadcast media companies. As GatesAir's new regional sales manager, Bhardwaj is dedicated to building strong relationships with both new and existing customers, and coordinating with the new local service center to ensure that customer needs are effectively met.

"At a time when the television and radio broadcast industry in India is experiencing dramatic growth, we want to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to our customers in the region," said Maroun. "We are partnering with Horizon to open the new service center and added Anil at a very exciting time, given the push toward Phase 3 FM radio and the transition to DVB-T/T2 digital television happening across India. We want to assure the Indian broadcast community that, as they expand their broadcast transmission facilities, we will be present and prepared to deliver proven solutions and the timely, responsive service they need to successfully expand and thrive.

About GatesAir

GatesAir, Inc. provides complete solutions for over-the-air radio and television broadcasting, leveraging wireless spectrum to maximize performance for multichannel, mission-critical services. Powering over-the-air networks worldwide with unparalleled reliability for nearly 100 years, GatesAir's turnkey solutions enable broadcasters to create, transport and transmit radio and TV content.  With customers in more than 185 countries, the company leads the industry in innovation and design breakthroughs, improving efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership. Visit www.gatesair.com for more information, and follow us on Twitter at @GatesAir

(Press Release)

Nautel to Deploy 31 Transmitters Throughout Australia

Southern Cross Austereo orders VS, XR and NVLT transmitters ranging from 2.5 kW to 10 kW

 

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia — Australia's Southern Cross Austereo has placed an order for 31 Nautel VS, XR, and NVLT transmitters, which will be used throughout the country to replace aging equipment. The order includes (1) NV10LT, (3) NV7.5LT, (11) NV5LT, (4) NV3.5LT, (1) XR6, (3) VS1, (5) VS300 and (3) VS2.5 Radio transmitters.

 

National Radio Engineering Manager Steve Adler said "Southern Cross Austereo is delighted to be partnering with Nautel to replace our existing broadcast transmitter fleet. From 300 Watts to 20 kilowatts, Nautel has a solution to cover all our AM and FM transmission needs."

 

Nautel's representative in Australia is Innes Corporation. Innes General Manager Karen Olliver said "SCA is one of Australia's leading and innovative group broadcasters. Their engineering always represents cutting edge technology." Final deliveries, installation and commissioning will be coordinated and implemented by broadcast engineering consultant Trevor Harwood of TJH Systems, Adelaide.

 

"We're very pleased to work with Southern Cross Austereo and our partner in Australia on this project," said John Abdnour, Regional Manager/ Asia-Pacific for Nautel. "SCA is joining hundreds of broadcasters around the world who rely on feature rich and efficient Nautel transmitters." 

For more information on Nautel in Australia, visit www.innescorp.com.au

 

Learn more about Nautel VS Series transmitters
Learn more about Nautel XR Series transmitters
Learn more about Nautel NVLT Series transmitters

 

About Nautel

Nautel has emerged as one of the world's largest manufacturers of broadcast transmitters. With more than 12,000 transmitters deployed in over 177 countries since 1970, Nautel continues to lead the way in providing valuable new solutions for digital broadcasting and other applications.

 

(Nautel Press Release)

SLBC invites tenders for seven 10 kW FM transmitters

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation has invited bids for seven 10 kW FM transmitters for FM transmitting station at Yatiyantota.

Details at : www.media.gov.lk/pdf/slbc-fm-transmition.pdf

Radio Nepal invites tender for 1 kW FM transmitter

Radio Nepal has invited bids for supply & installation of 1 kW FM Transmission system.

Bid document available at :
http://www.radionepal.org/notice/Tenderdoc1-2068.pdf

Installation of a 1500kW LW Solid State Transmitter in Luxemburg

Since mid of June the new TRANSRADIO TRAM/P 1500 LS in Beidweiler, Luxembourg, is in daily operation for RTL replacing an old tube-type transmitter. BCE, the network operator for RTL, upgraded this transmitter to the latest solid-state technology from TRANSRADIO to reduce operational costs and to increase the reliability of this important transmitter, which is broadcasting the French RTL program towards Paris using a directional antenna with three 290 m masts.

More at : http://tinyurl.com/3q5yelj

DW Trincomalee DRM Txer photo's

Interesting photo's of Deutsche Welle DRM transmitter & aerials at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka :

www.arugam.info/2006/11/20/deutsche-dauer-welle-dw/

Torrential Rains Threaten TWR Bonaire

Read the story here :

http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2010/11-19/torrential-rains-threaten-twr-bonaire

Images of txer under flooding :
http://www.twr.org/files/456/The%20Flood%20of%202010.pdf

Damage to Shortwave Transmitter Destined for Swaziland a Blessing in Disguise

The project to upgrade a 50,000-watt shortwave transmitter for use by partner Trans World Radio (TWR) in Swaziland came to a smoking and noisy halt within days of when the transmitter was to be shipped last spring.

Read the full story here : http://tinyurl.com/2g7gc9f

CVC Darwin ceases Shortwave Broadcasting

CVC Darwin site will end its shortwave transmissions on 31st Jan, 2010 and will be dismantled, their lease expires in June 2010.

Here's the current schedule for CVC Darwin for those who want to tune in for the elusive "last day" QSL card.

CVC Australia via Darwin site :

Chinese to China
0400-0600 15250 DRW 250 kW/340 deg
0600-1200 17635 DRW 250 kW/340 deg
1200-1800 13685 DRW 250 kW/340 deg
2200-2300 9585 DRW 250 kW/340 deg
2300-0200 15170 DRW 250 kW/340 deg

English to India
0930-1230 15535 DRW 250 kW/303 deg
1230-1830 13635 DRW 250 kW/303 deg

Indonesian to Indonesia
2300-0200 15250 DRW 250 kW/290 deg
0400-1000 17820 DRW 250 kW/290 deg
1000-1300 9890 DRW 250 kW/290 deg
1300-1700 11925 DRW 250 kW/290 deg

0700-0800 17755 DRW 125 kW/317 deg DRM of TDP Music Belgium.

1000 kW DRM compatible MW Txer formally inaugrated at Bangladesh

By: Alokesh Gupta 09 Dec 09 19:00 IST

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurated newly commissioned 1000 kilowatt medium wave transmitter of Bangladesh Betar set up at a cost of more than 35 crore taka at Dhamrai today. This new solid-state 1000 kW medium wave (MW) transmitter replaces the 36 year old valve type 1000 kW MW transmitter. The new transmitter is compatible for DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) broadcasts in future. The new transmitter of super power transmitting station at Dhamrai, Dhaka is the heart of the Bangladesh Betar & is used to broadcast radio programmes covering 95% area of the country. It broadcasts centrally produced radio programmes and plays an important role during natural disaster.

Bangladesh Betar Dhaka Station broadcasted the inaugural function live while Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Rangpur and Sylhet regional stations of Bangladesh Betar relayed the proceedings simultaneously. The superpower transmitter was originally commissioned on an area of 63 acres of land at Dhamrai with the assistance of the then Soviet Union government at the interest and direction of father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1972. The broadcasting formally began on 16th may in 1976.

Nautel Multiplies its Success in the Philippines

Manila, Philippines, KBP Conference -- Nautel Limited has announced several recent transmitter orders from broadcasters throughout the Philippines. Sales were made through Nautel's distributor Broadcast World Philippines Systems Incorporated (BWPSI). Transmitters were ordered by the University of the Philippines in Metro Manila; Word Broadcasting Corporation in Cebu City (Visayas Region); Northern Mindanao Broadcasting Corporation in Butuan City; Masbate Broadcasting Corporation in Central Luzon; Far East Broadcasting Corporation for sites in Cagayan Valley (Northern Luzon and Korodanai (Mindanao), and Notre Dame Broadcasting in Cotabato City and Kidapawan City (both are in the southern part of Manila).
BWPSI President Desy Kelly says Nautel products fit many needs of Philippine broadcasters. "Our country is spread out over hundreds of small islands, and this means many transmitter locations are quite remote," Mrs. Kelly said. "Nautel's superior technologies for remote access, along with their products' reputation for reliability even in extreme conditions, make these products very attractive to the Philippine broadcast community."
Several customers are long-time Nautel users. "We have been using Nautel transmitters for years, and replaced an old AMPFET transmitter with a new model," said Father Joseph Suson of Word Broadcasting. "When we needed to upgrade our transmitter power, we only thought of one brand. Nautel." Father Ignacio Rellin of Notre Dame Broadcasting concurs. "It was worth waiting for our new Nautel NV 5 transmitter," Fr. Rellin said. "Our new Nautel transmitter is very user friendly and reliable- it is so modern and easy to use. We just love our new NV 5."
Nautel is on the BWPSI stand at KBP (November 12 - 14) doing a live demonstration of HD Radio via ABS CBN, 101.9 in Metro Manila. BWPSI is also showing Nautel's new VS Series of low power FM transmitters. These small transmitters have been engineered to withstand the harsh operating conditions that can frequently exist in low power facilities. Common service requirements, such as front panel accessible washable filters, are addressed; even the power transistors are field replaceable with common tools. Additionally, these are the first transmitters in the industry to incorporate internet audio I/O and Axia Livewire support. As with other Nautel transmitters, the VS Series includes Nautel's exclusive Advanced User Interface (AUI), which provides presets, logging, and local/remote control of all transmitter functions. The transmitters also provide an integral digital exciter. Customers who wish to upgrade to either HD RadioT or DRM® digital broadcasting will be able to do so easily with an optional VS HD add-on unit.

(Nautel Press Release)

Transradio installs new MW Transmitter at Mauritius

TRANSRADIO has announced the completion of latest MW project, the installation and commissioning of a two frequency 10kW MW transmitting system at MCML (Multi Carrier Mauritius Ltd.) Malherbes site on the beautiful island of Mauritius (Republic of Mauritius).

Read the full story with pics here :

http://www.broadcast-transradio.com/html/mauritius.html

New website of Prasar Bharati, Civil Construction Wing

New website of Prasar Bharati, Civil Construction Wing

http://ccwprasarbharati.nic.in/

Lot of photo's of AIR Txers/Buildings in the photo gallery section :

http://ccwprasarbharati.nic.in/gallery.asp?langid=1

TRT Radio Engineers Visit Nautel

04.13.2009
Nautel recently won a multimillion dollar contract for 133 FM transmitters that will be deployed by Turkish Radio-Television Corp.

Full report & picture at :
http://www.radioworld.com/article/78252