I have been trying to receive Radio New Zealand International via shortwave frequency in Malaysia for years. Many years ago, I attempted tuning Radio New Zealand International via SW 15720kHz in Malaysia, but signal was negative.
Until 6th January 2024, I successfully received Radio New Zealand International on SW 13755kHz in Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia where it is located 20km south from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.
Although the main target of Radio New Zealand International is Pacific areas such as Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia, but it can be tuned in part of Malaysia with average signal quality.
The signal reception of Radio New Zealand International SW 13755kHz in Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia is average. It is my first shortwave radio DXing for the year of 2024.
Transmitter site is located in Rangitaiki of North Island of New Zealand, the output power is 100kW, and the angle of antenna azimuth is 35 degree.
SINPO rating of tuning Radio New Zealand International in Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia is 34333.
Dear shortwave listeners in Malaysia, you can try tuning Radio New Zealand International on SW 13755kHz by following schedule below (UTC+8):
1. Monday to Friday: 1400 hours to 2100 hours
2. Saturday and Sunday: 1700 hours to 2100 hours
==My QSL report of Radio New Zealand International==
* Frequency: SW 13755kHz
* Power: 100kW
* Transmitter site: Rangitaiki, New Zealand
* Receiving site: Balakong, Selangor, Malaysia
* Distance: 8902km
* Receiving date/time: 6th January 2024 1042H (UTC)
* Receiver: TECSUN PL-380
UPDATE: I get my e-QSL card from RNZ Pacific today.
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