The First Radio Transmitting Set

This transmitter was first used in India in 1924 by the Madras Presidency Radio Club with Mr. H.E. Viscount Goschen, the then Governor of Madras as its patron. In October 1927 after the Club stopped functioning, this transmitter was presented to the Corporation of Madras who started a regular broadcasting service from 1st April 1930. The service, maintained by this transmitter up to 15th June 1938. It not only benefitted the public of Madras but also places outlying Madras such as Chittoor, Viziyanagaram etc., and Sri Lanka. This transmitter had to be put out of commission due to the establishment of the Madras Station of the All India Radio on 16th June 1938. The Council of the Corporation of Madras at its meeting held on 4th July 1939 sanctioned the presentation of this transmitter to the Government Museum to perpetuate the memory of the pioneer radio broadcasting activity in India.