As I knew previously, RRI Batam operates three frequencies in Batam Island, Indonesia, such as PRO-1 FM 105.1MHz, PRO-2 FM 105.5MHz and PRO-3 FM 90.9MHz.
According to Badrul Hisham (DXer from Simpang Renggam, Johor), he received RRI Batam PRO-1 on FM 107.2MHz in Simpang Renggam, Johor.
Look at the footage, one of the footage showed STEREO reception of receiving RRI Batam PRO-1 FM 107.2MHz on TECSUN PL-380 radio receiver with no interference from local radio station.
I had no idea whether FM 107.2MHz is second frequency of FM 105.1MHz to serve Batam Island or not. Until the verification from Batam DXer, I was told that RRI Batam PRO-1 FM 107.2MHz is a repeater for Karimun Island, Indonesia.
Talk about RRI Batam PRO-1 FM 107.2MHz Karimun repeater, I believe RRI Batam launches the frequency as gap filler transmitter to cover Karimun. This is because Karimun is not covered by any service from Radio Republik Indonesia. Before FM 107.2MHz, listeners who tune to RRI Batam PRO-1 FM 105.1MHz in Karimun Island would always get interference from local radio station (Radio Canggai Putri FM 105.3MHz).
==RRI Batam PRO-1 FM 107.2MHz DX report==
- Frequency: FM 107.2MHz
- Power: 4kW
- Transmission site: Karimun Island, Indonesia
- Receiving site: Simpang Renggam, Johor, Malaysia
- Distance: 118km
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