Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Furthest FM radio stations that I received from January to December in 2023.

 ==January 2023==

1. Bekok, Johor

Brigada News FM 89.9Mz Zamboanga, Philippines (2161km)

- SPORADIC E propagation


2. Taiping, Perak

Kedah FM 105.7MHz Gunung Raya (197km)


3. Batu Anam, Johor

Radio Klasik FM 107.9MHz Bukit Pelindung (157km)


4. Teluk Intan, Perak

Raaga FM 102.4MHz & Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gunung Jerai (205km)


==February 2023==

1. Tanah Rata, Pahang

Kelantan FM 97.3MHz Bukit Bakar (169km)


2. Raub, Pahang

Negeri FM 107.7MHz & Traxx FM 97.4MHz from Gunung Ledang (181km)


==March 2023==

1. Jerantut, Pahang

Kelantan FM 97.3MHz Bukit Bakar (197km)


2. Kuala Tahan, Pahang

Sinar FM 96.9MHz and MY FM 100.6MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (176km)


==April 2023==

1. Parit Jawa, Johor

Hot FM 92.4MHz Bukit Pelindung (224km)


2. Muar, Johor

Hot FM 92.4MHz Bukit Pelindung (213km)


3. Lojing, Kelantan

Hot FM 88.6MHz Peringat (185km)


==May 2023==

1. Serdang, Selangor

Radio Klasik FM 88.3MHz Gunung Kledang (196km)


==June 2023==

1. Lenggong, Perak

Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gunung Jerai (96km)


2. Lawin, Perak

Radio Thailand Yala FM 94.25MHz and MCOT Yala FM 102.5MHz (120km)


3. R&R Titiwangsa, Perak

RTAF Radio FM 107.0MHz Songkhla, Thailand (193km)


4. Kuala Rompin, Pahang

Nasional FM 95.3MHz and Best FM 104.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (202km)


==July 2023==

1. Jengka, Pahang

Thailand Parliament Radio FM 87.5MHz Bangkok (1135km)

- SPORADIC E propagation


2. Jerantut, Pahang

Padamyar FM 92.5MHz Mawlamyine, Myanmar (1490km) 

- SPORADIC E propagation


3. Damak, Pahang

Myanmar Radio FM 87.6MHz and Thazin FM 88.6MHz Yangon (1577km) - SPORADIC E propagation


4. Sungai Siput (U), Perak

GoXUAN FM 107.6MHz Bukit Penara (109km)


5. Chemor, Perak

Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gunung Jerai (140km)


==August 2023==

1. Kuala Terengganu

Radio Thailand Yala FM 92.0MHz (223km)


2. Kuala Nerus, Terengganu

Radio Thailand Yala FM 92.0MHz (214km)


3. Ajil, Terengganu

Radio Thailand Yala FM 92.0MHz (234km)



4. Perasing, Terengganu

Negeri FM 92.6MHz and MY FM 100.6MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (189km)


5. Jabor, Terengganu

Eight FM 88.1MHz and Raaga FM 99.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (180km)


6. Kuantan, Pahang

Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (176km)


7. Pekan, Pahang

Eight FM 88.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (178km)

8. Bandar Permaisuri, Terengganu

Radio Thailand Yala FM 92.0MHz (176km)


==September 2023==

1. Yong Peng, Johor

BFM 89.9 and Selangor FM 100.9MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (211km)


2. Paloh, Johor

BFM 89.9 Gunung Ulu Kali (208km)


3. Chaah, Johor

Traxx FM 100.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (191km)


4. Jementah, Johor

Pahang FM 107.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (148km)


==October 2023==

1. Chenderiang, Perak

Raaga FM 102.4MHz Gunung Jerai (191km)


==November 2023==

1. Lumut, Perak

Traxx FM 88.7MHz and Ai FM 89.7MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (222km)


2. Pantai Remis, Perak

Pahang FM 107.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (172km)


3. Selama, Perak

Radio Thailand Yala FM 92/94.25/95MHz, MCOT Yala FM 102.5MHZ and Thailand Parliament Radio (146km)


==December 2023==

1. Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor

* Nasional FM 90.9MHz, Perak FM 95.6MHz & 988 FM 99.8MHz Gunung Kledang (194km) 


2. Ayer Kuning Selatan, Negeri Sembilan

* Pahang FM 107.5MHz & BFM 89.9 Gunung Ulu Kali (127km) 

3. Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor

* THR Raaga FM 102.1MHz Bukit Larut (192km)


4. Bestari Jaya, Selangor

* THR Raaga FM 102.1MHz Bukit Larut (177km)


5. Kapar, Selangor

* Hitz FM 92.7MHz Gunung Kledang (167km)


* 988 FM 99.8MHz Gunung Kledang (167km)  

6. Mersing, Johor

* Fly FM 95.8MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (254km)


7. Endau, Johor

* Era FM 103.6MHz & Lite FM 104.6MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (173km)


8. Tanjung Gemuk, Pahang

* Pahang FM 107.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (221km)


9. Kluang, Johor

* RTM Negeri FM 92.6MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (166km)

Sunday, 24 December 2023

THR Raaga's Taiping frequency FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut is the furthest radio station tuned in Bandar Puncak Alam and Bestari Jaya, Selangor

In conjunction with Christmas long weekend, I go to few places in Selangor today, such as Bestari Jaya (formerly known as Batang Berjuntai) and Bandar Puncak Alam for another series of FM radio DXing.


As I could receive THR Raaga FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut (Taiping) in Kuala Selangor and Tanjong Karang, hence it becomes my target when comes to Bestari Jaya and Puncak Alam.


Yes, Raaga FM 102.1MHz Bukit Larut transmitter signal is receivable in Bestari Jaya and Puncak Alam, however interference noise of RTM Pahang FM 102.2MHz from Fraser's Hill (for Raub) can be detected in these two locations when I tune Raaga on FM 102.1MHz, meanwhile signal is even weaker in Ijok.


Note: No signal to tune Raaga FM 102.1MHz in Kapar, Selangor.


In terms of receiving distance, it is 192km from Bukit Larut to Bandar Puncak Alam, meanwhile from Bukit Larut to Bestari Jaya, the distance is 177km.


Therefore, Raaga FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Larut becomes the furthest radio station tuned in Bandar Puncak Alam and Bestari Jaya, Selangor.


Transmitter power of Raaga FM 102.1MHz is only 0.5kW, however it is the most powerful radio station from Taiping in terms of signal propagation.


1. Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor (192km)


2. Bestari Jaya, Selangor (177km)

RTM Perak FM radio reception in Selangor - 2023 edition (Penerimaan siaran radio Perak FM di Selangor - edisi 2023)

Di sini terdapat video penerimaan siaran Perak FM di negeri Selangor yang dirakam pada tahun 2023.



Here are the radio reception videos of Perak FM which recorded in Selangor within 2023.


1. Kalumpang


2. Lembah Beringin


3. Rasa


4. Telok Panglima Garang

5. Bestari Jaya

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Peninsular Malaysia radio stations via Sporadic E propagation tuned in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia by Shafik1995 DXer (2023 edition)

In December 2023, my radio DX friend, Shafik1995 received many Peninsular Malaysia radio stations via Sporadic E propagation in Bintulu, Sarawak. Here are the videos of receiving Peninsular Malaysia radio stations signal in Bintulu by transmitter sites.


==Gunung Ulu Kali, Pahang (1251km)==

 

==Kuala Lumpur Tower (1260km)==


==Gunung Telapak Buruk, Negeri Sembilan (1220km)==


==Gunung Ledang, Johor (1163km)==


==Gunung Kledang, Ipoh, Perak (1345km)==


==Gunung Jerai, Kedah (1429km)==


==Bukit Penara, Penang (1439km)==


==Bukit Palong, Baling, Kedah (1372km)==


==Bukit Pelindung, Kuantan, Pahang (1078km)==


==RTM Minnal FM 91.9MHz Bukit Istana, Jerantut (1190km)==

 

==RTM Nasional FM 96.5MHz Sedili, Johor (1003km)==   


==IKIM FM 89.8MHz Bukit Panau, Kelantan (1241km)==

Sunday, 17 December 2023

Radio Kayan radio broadcast schedule

 


Radio Kayan is a RTM Sarawak radio station broadcast in Kayan language (not related to Myanmar's Kayan), it broadcasts 6 hours a day from 12pm to 6pm, but it is only available in Kuching on FM 106.1MHz and Serian on FM 101.7MHz under Wai FM Bidayuh, as well as RTM Klik/Radio Kayan Miri FM Facebook page.


In Miri, as there is 1 hour broadcast of Talidio Kenyah Miri FM from 5pm to 6pm, so Radio Kayan is only given 2 hours slot on Miri FM's frequencies, same as Wai FM SW 11665kHz, MYTV CH710 and Astro CH871.


Here are the exact broadcast hours of Radio Kayan by following different platforms


1. Facebook LIVE, Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan on FM 106.1MHz in Kuching and FM 101.7MHz in Serian

* Daily 12pm to 6pm


2. Miri FM 95.7MHz/98.0MHz/95.1MHz, Astro CH871 and MYTV CH710

* Daily 3pm to 5pm


95.1MHz: Subis and Niah

98.0MHz: Miri

95.7MHz: Miri, Brunei and part of Bintulu

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Wai FM broadcast schedule on SW11665kHz, MYTV CH710 and Astro CH871 (as December 2023)


Here are the broadcast schedule of Wai FM by following platforms below:


1. SW 11665kHz RTM Kajang (0630-2205 hours UTC+8)

* 0630-0900 hours: Wai FM Iban (Pengerak Pagi)

* 0900-1200 hours: Wai FM Iban (Wai 9-12)

* 1200-1500 hours: Radio Tau Lun Bawang (Limbang FM)

* 1500-1700 hours: Radio Kayan Miri FM (Peji Dahin Kelo')

* 1700-1800 hours: Talidio Kenyah Miri FM (Pemung Kejaie)

* 1800-2100 hours: Wai FM Iban (Sada Lemai)

* 2100-2205 hours: Wai FM Iban (Pemerindang Malam)


2. Astro CH871 & MYTV CH710

* 0000-0600 hours: Wai FM Iban (Timang Kerebak Tawas)

* 0600-0900 hours: Wai FM Iban (Pengerak Pagi)

* 0900-1200 hours: Wai FM Iban (Wai 9-12)

* 1200-1500 hours: Radio Tau Lun Bawang (Limbang FM)

* 1500-1700 hours: Radio Kayan Miri FM (Peji Dahin Kelo') [KAYAN]

* 1700-1800 hours: Talidio Kenyah Miri FM (Pemung Kejaie) [KENYAH]

* 1800-2100 hours: Wai FM Iban (Sada Lemai)

* 2100-0000 hours: Wai FM Iban (Pemerindang Malam)


SW 11665kHz does not broadcast 24 hours a day like Astro CH871 and MYTV CH710.


Wai FM on SW 11665kHz, MYTV CH710 and Astro CH871 is hybrid broadcast as it relays Lun Bawang program from Limbang FM, Kayan program from Miri FM and Kenyah program from Miri FM, despite its majority hours are in Iban, relay from Kuching. It does not air in Iban 24 hours a day like FM 101.3MHz in Kuching.

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Wai FM Bidayuh & Kayan broadcast timetable (as December 2023)


 

Wai FM has two radio stations in Kuching and Serian, mainly: 

 

1. Wai FM Iban, a 24 hours Iban language radio broadcast since April 2023.

2. Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan, a 18 hours radio broadcast


Here are the broadcast hours of Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan:

* 0600 hours to 1200 hours: Bidayuh

* 1200 hours to 1800 hours: Radio Kayan Miri FM in Kayan

* 1800 hours to 0000 hours: Bidayuh


From 0000 hours to 0600 hours, Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan relay Sarawak FM.

Jadual maya siaran Wai FM Iban ba Radio Sri Aman FM, Sibu FM, Bintulu FM, Miri FM ngau Limbang FM.


  

1. Sri Aman FM

* 1200 tengah malam - 0900 pagi

* 1200 tengah hari - 1200 tengah malam


2. Sibu FM

* 1200 tengah malam - 0900 pagi

* 1200 tengah hari - 1200 tengah malam

 

3. Bintulu FM

* 1200 tengah malam - 0900 pagi

* 1200 tengah hari - 1200 tengah malam

 

4. Miri FM

* 1200 tengah malam - 0900 pagi

* 1200 tengah hari - 0300 Ngalihari

* 0600 lemai- 1200 tengah malam


5. Limbang FM

* 1200 tengah malam - 0900 pagi

* 0600 lemai - 1200 tengah malam

RTM should launch "Mukah FM" to replace Sibu FM 98.7MHz in Mukah by having Melanau language broadcast.

 

Among all RTM Sarawak division radio stations such as Sri Aman FM, Sibu FM, Bintulu FM, Miri FM and Limbang FM, in terms of coverage availability, Sibu FM is the largest because this radio station is having tuning frequency outside Sibu division, such as Sarikei, Mukah, Kapit and Belaga.


Sibu FM usually broadcasts in Iban language by relaying Wai FM from Kuching and local studio, as well as local Sibu broadcast in Malay language for 3 hours. It is different when it comes to Mukah because the majority ethnic in Mukah is Melanau, meanwhile Iban is 2nd largest ethnic.


Until today, RTM Sarawak has no Melanau language radio broadcast yet. In my opinion, RTM can launch Melanau language radio broadcast in Mukah on Sibu FM's frequency on 98.7MHz. Hence, FM 98.7MHz can be rebranded as "Mukah FM".


By rebranding Sibu FM's Mukah frequency 98.7MHz to "Mukah FM", it does not affect Iban radio listeners there because they can listen to Wai FM Iban via Sibu FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Singglang (Selangau) or Bintulu FM 97.5MHz from Bukit Setiam in Mukah.


For Sibu FM's listeners in Mukah, they can tune via FM 102.1MHz from Bukit Singgalang.


I hope RTM will take this into the consideration, so at least Melanau listeners can get the information from the government as RTM acts as government service to the people via radio and television.

Friday, 8 December 2023

RTM Mutiara FM 95.7MHz from Bukit Penara (Penang) tuned in Bintulu, Sarawak via overspill Sporadic E propagation


On the 7th December 2023, a DXer (Shafik1995) received Mutiara FM 95.7MHz from Bukit Penara in Bintulu, Sarawak.

 

Mutiara FM is a Malay language RTM state radio station, based in Penang state.

 

The radio reception of Mutiara FM 95.7MHz from Bukit Penara tuned in Bintulu, Sarawak was Sproadic E propagation. 

 

In Bintulu, Sarawak, the frequency FM 95.7MHz is mostly dominated by the distant radio station, RTM Miri FM which transmitted from Bukit Lambir for Miri. When Sporadic E radio propagation happens, the listeners who listen to Miri FM 95.7MHz in Bintulu will hear Sporadic E radio interference from Mutiara FM Bukit Penara transmitter on that frequency, but the interference does not always happen.

 

==RTM Mutiara FM Sporadic E propagation in Bintulu, Sarawak==

* Frequency: FM 95.7MHz

* Power: 1kW

* Transmitter site: Bukit Penara, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia

* Receiving site: Bintulu, Sarawak

* Distance: 1439km

* Receiving date/time: 7th December 2023 1715 hours (UTC+8)

* Radio receiver: Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (DSP)

List of Sporadic E radio stations which I received in Malaysia for entire year of 2023

Here are the Sporadic E radio stations which I received in Malaysia for entire year of 2023


1. Brigada News FM 89.9MHz Zamboanga, Philippines (received in Bekok, Johor on 1st January 2023)

2. Thailand Parliament Radio Station FM 87.5MHz from Bangkok (received in Damak, Pahang on 16th July 2023)

 


3. Padamyar FM 92.5MHz from Mawlamyine, Myanmar (received in Kampung Pulau Tawar, Jerantut, Pahang on 16th July 2023)

4. Myanmar Radio FM 87.6MHz from Yangon (received in Damak, Pahang on 16th July 2023)

 

5. Thazin FM 88.6MHz from Yangon, Myanmar (received in Damak, Pahang on 16th July 2023)


Thursday, 7 December 2023

Penerimaan siaran radio Kelantan FM di negeri Pahang, Perak dan Terengganu pada 2023 (My radio reception of Kelantan FM in Pahang, Perak and Terengganu in the year of 2023)

 

Here are my radio reception videos of RTM Kelantan FM which filmed in Pahang, Perak and Terengganu in the year of 2023.


Di sini terdapat rakaman video penerimaan siaran Kelantan FM di Pahang, Perak dan Terengganu pada tahun 2023.


==Pahang==

1. Kuala Tahan


2. Bandar Jerantut


3. Tembeling Tengah

 

4. Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands

 

5. Ulu Jelai, Cameron Highlands


==Perak==

1. R&R Titiwangsa, Gerik Timur


==Terengganu==

1. Kuala Terengganu


2. Sungai Tong


3. Chalok


4. Bandar Permaisuri

RTM Selangor FM 100.9MHz radio reception in Perak, Pahang, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Johor - 2023 edition (Penerimaan siaran radio Selangor FM 100.9MHz di Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka dan Johor - edisi 2023)

 

Di sini terdapat video penerimaan siaran Selangor FM 100.9MHz yang dirakam di Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak dan Johor pada tahun 2023.

 

Here are the radio reception videos of Selangor FM 100.9MHz where filmed in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Johor in 2023. 

 

==Negeri Sembilan==

1. Rantau

 

==Johor==

1. Parit Jawa

 

2. Yong Peng

 

==Melaka==

1. Masjid Tanah

 

2. Lubok Cina

 

3. Kuala Sungai Baru

 

4. Sungai Udang

 

==Perak==

1. Sitiawan

 

2. Lumut

 

3. Pangkor

 

4. Changkat Keruing

 

5. Seri Iskandar

 

6. Bota

 

 

7. Ayer Tawar

 

8. Tapah

 

 

9. Bidor

 

10. Teronoh


==Pahang==

1. Jengka

RTM Pahang FM radio reception in Perak (2023 edition) [Penerimaan siaran Pahang FM di negeri Perak - EDISI 2023]

Di sini terdapat rakaman video isyarat Pahang FM 107.5MHz/100.3MHz di negeri Perak pada tahun 2023.

Here are the videos of Pahang FM 107.5MHz/100.3MHz radio reception in Perak which I filmed in 2023.


1. Teluk Intan


2. Changkat Jering


3. Batu Gajah


4. Lenggong


5. Tapah


6. Sungai Siput (U)


7. Chemor


8. Bidor


9. Teronoh


10. Seri Iskandar


11. Bota


12. Ayer Tawar


13. Ipoh


14. Sitiawan


15. Lumut


16. Pantai Remis


17. Changkat Keruing