RTM Traxx FM 90.3MHz Kuala Lumpur Tower signal tuned in Langkawi, Kedah via tropospheric propagation

In Langkawi, the nearest transmitter to tune Traxx FM is 98.7MHz from Gunung Jerai. On 9th November 2024, Sarawut DXer detected Traxx FM 90.3MHz radio signal from Kuala Lumpur Tower in Langkawi.

The radio reception of Traxx FM 90.3MHz in Langkawi was tropospheric propagation, it had overlapped Kool 101 FM 90.2MHz Bukit Penara coverage in Langkawi.

* Frequency: FM 90.3MHz

* Power: 1kW

* Transmission site: Kuala Lumpur Tower

* Receiving site: Langkawi, Kedah (Gunung Raya top peak)

* Distance: 412km

* MONO signal 

The main coverage of RTM Traxx FM 90.3MHz Kuala Lumpur Tower transmitter is Klang Valley, especially Kuala Lumpur City areas, it is an alternative frequency of FM 100.1MHz Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter. When Traxx FM 100.1MHz is less clear in some Kuala Lumpur areas due to high rise buildings, 90.3MHz takes place to cover the blindspot coverage of 100.1MHz.

The radio receiver was NXP TEF6686 (DSP).

By not including Sporadic E radio stations, Traxx FM 90.3MHz is the furthest radio station tuned in Langkawi under tropospheric propagation category.