RTM Sibu FM transmission coverage in Daro and Matu, Sarawak (simulated version)

RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia) has 3 radio stations in Daro, Sarawak, but transmitted from Kampung Semop where is located in Pulau Bruit. 

 

In Daro, Sarawak, the people can only tune Radio Klasik FM 92.7MHz, Nasional FM 95.7MHz and Sarawak FM 99.0MHz from Kampung Semop which are very clear in that town, but Sibu FM and other RTM radio stations (Traxx FM, Ai FM and Red FM) have no local transmitters at Kampung Semop because Daro is Malay and Melanau majority town in Mukah Division, Sarawak.

 

How about the coverage of RTM Sibu FM in Daro and Matu from distant transmitters?

 

Let's compare with the simulated coverage map of RTM Sibu FM between 94.6MHz Bukit Kayu Malam, 87.6MHz Bukit Lima and 102.1MHz Bukit Singgalang transmitters to identify which one is the best tuning frequency in Daro and Matu, Sarawak.

 

==Sibu FM 94.6MHz Bukit Kayu Malam==

 

==Sibu FM 87.6MHz Bukit Lima==

==Sibu FM 102.1MHz Bukit Singgalang==

Based on the coverage map above, the signal of RTM Sibu FM 87.6MHz and FM 102.1MHz are weaker than FM 94.6MHz. By looking the green colour shaded region coverage map in Daro and Matu which its field strength is 54dBuV/m, Bukit Kayu Malam transmitter has moderately clear coverage in Pulau Bruit, Daro and Matu, Sarawak, meanwhile 87.6MHz Bukit Lima and 102.1MHz Bukit Singgalang have poor coverage in these areas with yellow colour shaded region which its field strength is below than 54dBuV/m (weak radio signal to zero signal).

Hence, RTM Sibu FM in Daro, Bruit Island and Matu are covered by Bukit Kayu Malam transmitter on the frequency FM 94.6MHz.

 

The signal of RTM Sibu FM 94.6MHz from Bukit Kayu Malam transmitter is likely clear in Daro and Pulau Bruit, but the signal is slightly weak if the listeners tune in Matu.

In Daro, Bruit Island and Matu, alongside RTM gap filler radio transmitter at Kampung Semob, the people can access other RTM radio stations and Cats FM with moderate signal via Bukit Kayu Malam by following below:

- Traxx FM 92.3MHz

- Ai FM 93.6MHz

- Red FM 89.2MHz

- Cats FM 96.7MHz

 

==Result of RTM Sibu FM radio reception in Daro and Matu, Sarawak (simulated version)==

1. Daro

* 94.6MHz Bukit Kayu Malam: OK (65km)

* 87.6MHz Bukit Lima: Weak/No signal (54km)

* 102.1MHz Bukit Singgalang: Weak/No signal (87km)

2. Matu

* 94.6MHz Bukit Kayu Malam: Weak (82km)

* 87.6MHz Bukit Lima: Weak/No signal (57km)

* 102.1MHz Bukit Singgalang: Moderately weak (77km)

RTM Sibu FM has 3 hours Malay language local broadcast everyday from 9am to 12pm, the people in Daro and Matu can listen to this radio program by tuning the frequency on FM 94.6MHz from Bukit Kayu Malam.

Disclaimer: This article is a simulated analysis with the aid of Nautel RF Tookit Longley Rice coverage map, but on site physical radio coverage check in Daro and Matu may be likely different from the simulated coverage check by using RF toolkit.

To visit Daro and Matu, Sarawak, we need to go via ferry for now because Batang Paloh bridge is not completed yet. I can only visit these two rural towns in Mukah Division to conduct radio signal check once Batang Paloh bridge is officially launched to the public.