Sunday 8 May 2016

BFM Johor Bahru frequency

In Johor Bahru, there is many radio stations, from Gunung Pulai, Singapore and Batam. It is difficult to seek empty frequencies in Johor Bahru.

Currently I get only FM 88.6MHz, FM 89.3MHz, FM 107.2MHz and FM 107.9MHz which are empty frequencies, but certain of them are not suitable to be used due to some reason.

FM 88.6MHz: Too close to Singapore radio station, 300kHz left and right, cause 88.6MHz is being interfered.

FM 89.3MHz: It's basically an empty frequency which can be used in Gunung Pulai, but this frequency is being reserved by Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore as 20th radio station in Singapore in the future. Back to March 2011, MDA opened for public tender to allocate FM 89.3MHz and FM 92.0MHz, but in 2012, Kiss 92 FM from Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) was awarded on FM 92.0MHz. Currently 89.3MHz is not used by Singapore yet. To get FM 89.3MHz in Gunung Pulai, BFM and Malaysia have to get approval from Singapore in order to use 89.3MHz.

FM 107.2MHz: It's also an empty frequency too, but it is also too close with Bernama Radio24 FM 107.5MHz in Gunung Pulai. It needs high pass filter to reduce interference. In addition, 107.2MHz only can be used in TM Taman Sentosa or Metropolis Tower. If 107.2MHz locate in Gunung Pulai, it will cause heavy interference to Melody FM 107.3MHz Gunung Ledang.

FM 107.9MHz: It's an empty frequency, but it is too closed with aircraft band as Singapore and Johor Bahru airport are using FM 107.9MHz. If 107.9MHz is used in Gunung Pulai for broadcasting purpose, it can interfere aircraft navigation, and cause major flight incident. To let broadcaster to use FM 107.9MHz in Gunung Pulai for broadcasting, the Singapore and Johor Bahru aircraft must change the frequency.

After the explanation, in my opinion, only 89.3MHz and 107.2MHz can be used. FM 89.3MHz needs to get approval from Singapore.

==BFM Johor Bahru parameter (1st)==
Frequency: FM 89.3MHz
Power: 2kW
Transmitting location: Gunung Pulai
Coverage: South Johor, Singapore and Batam

==BFM Johor Bahru parameter (2nd)==
Frequency: FM 107.2MHz
Power: 1kW
Transmitting location: TM Taman Sentosa or Metropolis Tower
Coverage: Johor Bahru





On February 2016, I got result from MCMC about Johor Bahru parameters, all are failed due to major interference. I submitted FM 88.6MHz, 90.9MHz and 107.8MHz.





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