Thursday, 26 October 2017

Review on Zayan FM Seremban frequency



Zayan is Malay language Muslim contemporary radio station, launched by Astro Radio Sdn Bhd recently.

Currently Zayan can be received with these frequencies and areas below:
- 104.9MHz: Klang Valley (Gunung Ulu Kali)
- 98.9MHz: Melaka/North Johor (Gunung Ledang)
- 98.1MHz: Penang/Kedah/North Perak/Perlis (Gunung Jerai)
- 106.4MHz: Ipoh (Gunung Kledang)
- 91.6MHz: Kuantan (Bukit Pelindung)
- 92.8MHz: Johor Bahru (Gunung Pulai)

The frequencies were formerly carried by Red FM. Zayan's former radio station, Red FM originally had Seremban frequency on FM 106.0MHz Gunung Telapak Burok.

Previously I had mentioned Red FM had closed down its Seremban frequency FM 106.0MHz in June 2009. After Red FM Seremban frequency closed down, Negeri Sembilan areas need to receive Red FM weaker signal either 104.9MHz or 98.9MHz.

FM 106.0MHz left empty until October 2016 (before acquisition of Red FM is done by Astro). Since 26th October 2016, City Plus FM (Chinese business radio station, operated by CENSE Media Sdn Bhd) uses 106.0MHz in Gunung Telapak Burok to start broadcasting.

Talk about Zayan FM Negeri Sembilan frequency, I don't think Zayan will have wider coverage in Negeri Sembilan with Seremban frequency like Era and Sinar FM as Gunung Telapak Burok has no more available frequencies. In my opinion, Zayan may reach coverage in Negeri Sembilan by putting transmitter in Bukit Gan, like One FM 88.3MHz, but coverage is limited for Seremban and surrounding areas. Rest of Negeri Sembilan areas must need to receive Zayan either 104.9 or 98.9MHz, depend in which location.

==My suggestion on Zayan FM Seremban frequency==
Frequency: FM 99.9MHz
Site: Bukit Gan, Seremban

==Radio frequency analysis==

99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
100.1MHz: Traxx Gunung Ulu Kali
<200kHz, OK>

99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
99.9MHz: 988 FM Gunung Pulai
<0kHz, OK>

99.7MHz: Raaga Gunung Ledang
99.9MHz: Zayan FM Bukit Gan
<200kHz, OK>

It is no problem if MCMC assigns Zayan on FM 101.1MHz which I classify 101.1 as my suggestion for Best FM Seremban frequency, but it is based on the decision of MCMC.

Upcoming blog post, I will publish the frequency directory regarding Zayan FM in Negeri Sembilan areas in bi-lingual languages (English and Malay).[excluding of my suggestion on Seremban frequency]

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