BFM 89.9 is available in Kuantan, Pahang via radio, receiving signal is still clear as tuning in Melaka.

 

BY PHILIP YONG

philipyong0110@gmail.com

 

Believe it or not? BFM 89.9 can be received in Kuantan, Pahang via same frequency.

 

The Malaysia's first English language business radio station BFM 89.9 is based in Klang Valley, transmitted from Gunung Ulu Kali which can be tuned in Greater Klang Valley, South Perak, West Pahang and part of Negeri Sembilan/Melaka/Johor.

 

Thanks to my friend from Kuantan for the footage, so I can publish this here easily as I have the evidence.

 

In fact, BFM 89.9 is available in large part of Pahang. In Pahang state, the radio station is very clear in Bentong, Temerloh, Chenor, Maran, Bera, Kuala Lipis, Karak, Jengka, Kemayan, Teriang and Mentakab. However, BFM 89.9 can be tuned in Kuantan and part of Pekan too.

Based on the received footage from my friend in Kuantan, BFM 89.9 signal reception is still clear there. Video was taken in Taman Inderapura where is only 4-5km away from Kuantan town. After I watch the footage, BFM 89.9 signal in Kuantan is about the same as what I tuned in Melaka before.

 

According to my friend in Kuantan, BFM 89.9 is available in 70% of Kuantan area.

 

* Frequency: FM 89.9MHz

* Power: 2kW

* Transmitter site: Gunung Ulu Kali, Pahang

* Receiving site: Taman Inderapura, Kuantan, Pahang

* Distance: 168km

 

No interference from surrounding transmitter which assign the frequency nearby 89.9 is found in Kuantan, despite RTM Terengganu FM uses 90.0MHz in Felda Cerul transmitter site where located 50km from Kuantan.

 

Note: Terengganu FM 90.0MHz Felda Cerul transmitter goes faded in Jabor area in Terengganu. So, no overspill signal to Kuantan area is detected. 

 

Without launching Bukit Pelindung local transmitter, BFM 89.9 from Gunung Ulu Kali is still receivable in Kuantan, Pahang. This proofs how powerful of BFM 89.9 transmission system is.