太平空缺電台頻道"97.3MHz" (低火廣播)

目前太平的空缺電台頻道只剩下88.8MHz, 92.4MHz, 93.2MHz, 105.7MHz，和最密的97.3MHz。

105.7MHz只是適合一些電台是要覆蓋大部分的霹靂北部地區，但是對我而言這個頻道適合ikim.fm。

另外的頻道88.8MHz, 92.4MHz, 和93.2MHz是跟RTM華玲電台共用，差距只有0.1MHz，適合一些覆蓋霹靂西北部的電臺。

注：RTM的華玲電台頻道是在於1995年設有，覆蓋地區只有吉打東南部的華玲，霹靂北端的彭加蘭烏魯和仁丹。

到現在one FM還沒有在太平設有頻道，在太平收聽one FM是需要通過發射站較遠的87.8MHz (檳城，吉打頻道；發射地點：吉打日萊峰 Gunung Jerai)。

跟巴裏文打，Bukit Merah和巴東色海，87.8MHz在太平和Changkat Jering的收綫情況較爲勉強，太平過後的地區（北上）就ok。

老實說，北馬的電台頻道差不多滿了。

在我的看法，最壞打算可說是one FM使用97.3MHz來作爲太平頻道。其實one FM在太平設有頻道可以跟芙蓉頻道88.3MHz和新山頻道105.3MHz，只是覆蓋一些地方。one FM芙蓉和新山頻道使用低火發射器（大約0.25kW），發射地點跟一般的電台不一樣，所以只是可以在芙蓉，新山和附近地區收到而已。談到“97.3MHz”，這個頻道的確在霹靂北部地區是很密的頻道因爲隔壁有兩家電台使用了97.1MHz和97.5MHz。“97.3MHz”適合只是覆蓋一些地區的電台，例如：one FM。

97.1MHz- Sinar FM (Gunung Jerai; 2kW)
97.3MHz- （空缺）
97.5MHz- Kedah FM (Gunung Jerai; 5kW)

“97.3MHz”與97.1和97.5的頻率差距只有200kHz，但是坐落在97.1和97.5的中間，猶如one FM芙蓉頻道88.3MHz，坐落在雪隆區的88.1MHz和吉隆坡的88.5MHz。

基本上97.1MHz和97.5MHz的電台的覆蓋範圍是吉打州，檳城，玻璃市和霹靂一些地區（彭嘉蘭烏魯，仁丹和宜力）。表面上是說“檳城/吉打頻道”，但是基本上Kedah FM 97.5MHz是覆蓋吉打州而已因爲這家電台是給吉打而已，檳城和霹靂北部是“第二覆蓋地區”（secondary coverage），猶如彭亨電台Pahang FM給彭亨而已；馬六甲電台Melaka FM只是給馬六甲而已。

談到發射地點，太平山離市區只有8公里。一般上的太平電台的發射站是坐落在太平山（馬來語：Bukit Larut；英文：Maxwell Hill），發射器的火量是最低0.25kW到最高2kW，可以發射到檳城和吉打南部，霹靂中南部，甚至霹靂東北部的玲瓏，和宜力。Hot FM 90.5MHz的發射器火量目前是最小是0.25kW因爲它的90.5MHz跟吉打Kedah FM華玲頻道90.5共用。

比例子，以前RTM電臺的太平頻道是用低火發射器，0.1kW，收綫一般，在霹靂南部是完全沒有訊號，現在則升為0.5kW，所以霹靂南部地區如安順，美羅，宋溪還可以聽到，但是RDS信息比較難出現。hitz.fm 93.6MHz和Mix FM 91.3MHz還更加厲害，霹靂南部地區收到很清楚，RDS訊息都出現。

技術上，如果one FM在太平山發射站使用97.3MHz，發射器必須是低火/低功率（最低為0.1kW，最高為0.5kW），但是只是在霹靂太平，Changkat Jering和附近地區如硝山, 江沙, Semanggol才可以收到清晰的one FM，沿海地區就會比較差因爲發射器的功率低，吉打電台97.1MHz和97.5MHz在太平會收不清。

如果one FM的發射器是高功率，隔壁的電台會在檳城一些地區因爲電台頻率的空間而受到干擾。其實one FM在太平和Changkat Jering以外的地區收87.8MHz較爲清楚。發射地點依然希望照舊，在太平山發射。

"太平山的97.3MHz"應該不會在安順收到（除非使用較高的天綫，但是97.3MHz會在安順一些地方收到的是來自霹靂南部打巴Changkat Rembian的電台），只收一點而已。霹靂中部地區如：怡保，邦咯島，實兆遠的收綫會勉強。如果one FM“低功率”太平山頻道97.3MHz在太平以外地區如江沙，巴裏文打收不清，還可以調去87.8或87.6收聽。

低功率的97.3MHz在檳城會是雜音，甚至收不到，霹靂東北部也是依然收不到。

雖然如果one FM在太平Bukit Larut用的97.3MHz和來自打巴Changkat Rembian的Perak FM一樣頻率, 但是應該沒有問題. 因為97.3MHz Bukit Larut 0.1kW不會到霹靂南部的美羅, 打巴, 宋溪, Terolak和仕林河, 就算Bukit Larut的高度非常高..

可是97.3MHz兩個之間會在一些地區產生干擾, 地區有: 安順, Kampung Gajah, 波打, 巴力, Seri Iskandar和金寶.. 其實兩台在當地地區可以調去來自Gunung Kledang的95.6和87.6...

[Automotive topic]: Nissan Sylphy B17 launched in Malaysia, the Nissan Sentra nameplate retired from Malaysia markets.

The all new Nissan Sylphy B17 was launched in Malaysia last months, the long running Nissan Sentra Sport N16 was finally disappeared from Nissan Malaysia website, meanwhile its predecessor (G11) is still appeared on Nissan Malaysia official webiste.

This means that Nissan Sylphy B17 is our Nissan Sentra N16 replacement, especially the 1.8 litre range.

When the Nissan B17 launched in Malaysia, the B17 is not called as Nissan Sentra, instead Sylphy due to the price. Nissan Sentra nameplate was disappeared in Philippines too.

In mid 2000's, Nissan Sylphy G11 and Latio Sedan were the Nissan Sentra N16 actual replacement. Our Nissan Malaysia distributor Edaran Tan Chong did not intend to replace Nissan Sentra N16 with any model, but sold it as budget model like Singapore, where Nissan Sylphy slotted above than Sentra.

Regarding to the price of Nissan Latio sedan C11, its price is closed to Nissan Sentra N16 1.6 litre range, but the price of Nissan Sylphy B17 is closed to Nissan Sentra N16 1.8 XGL.

Nissan Sentra nameplate was used in Malaysia for 28 years, since 1986 until 2014. In the 1980's, Nissan Sunny B11 130Y was sold well in South East Asia countries like Thailand and Malaysia. Edaran Tan Chong Motor did not intend to replace Nissan Sunny 130Y B11 with B12 model, so ETCM used Sentra nameplate for B12 model and slotted it above Nissan Sunny 130Y, but lower than Nissan Bluebird and Langley. The B12 was fully imported model, meanwhile N13, B13, B14 and N16 was locally assembled model. Nissan Sunny 130Y was discontinued in Malaysia since 1996.

The first generation of Nissan Sentra (B12; 1986-1987):

Here's the first generation of Nissan Sentra in Malaysia in boxy design, launched here around year 1986. This was considered rare model, body looked like Nissan Bluebird U11 and Stanza T12. This B12 had been used as taxis in Malaysia before (but retired since early 2000's). In 1990's, we could see not only the new B13 Genting Taxi, but we also could see this B12 as taxi in Genting. Only 1 spec offered in Malaysia, there was 1500 cc engine (E15S; same engine with Nissan Langley N12 Sedan) with manual transmission gearbox. It was replaced by N13 since 1987.

The second generation of Nissan Sentra (N13; 1987-1991):

 

Nissan Sentra N13 was launched in Malaysia in 1987 as the short life B12 replacement. In addition, this N13 was also Nissan Langley (N12) replacement. N13 had two variants for Malaysia markets, there were 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. Powered by 1500 (GA15S) and 1600 cc (GA16S)engine with auto or manual transmission.

The third generation of Nissan Sentra (B13; 1991-1995):

The Nissan Sentra returned to B-series in 1991 after its predecessor, B12 was discontinued in 1987 here. This car was very popular in Malaysia during early 1990's. In 1991, the B13 front grille was Sunny logo (JDM logo) which same with B12, but replaced with Nissan logo in 1993. It was also used as taxis in Genting, even we still can see this car on the road until today. The B13 Genting Taxi still use today due to good fuel efficiency and powerful. It was powered by 1600 cc GA16DE engine with auto or manual transmission optional. Its siblings were Nissan AD Resort Y10, Nissan 100NX Coupe and Nissan Pulsar N14 which its platform was same with B13.

The fourth generation of Nissan Sentra (B14; 1995-2001):

Come to mid 1990's, the B14 launched in Malaysia in late 1995. Europe, New Zealand and Australian markets did not received this model due to there already offered Nissan Pulsar/Almera N15. No hatchback variant (N15) offered in Malaysia. Actually Tan Chong should offer two variants, there were sedan (B14) and hatchback (N15). In 1998, the facelift of B14 was launched, the grille looked like Nissan Bluebird U14 and Cefiro A32. Only 1600 cc engine spec offered. In US and Japan, the B14 had coupe version.

The fifth generation of Nissan Sentra (N16: 2000-2013):

The Nissan Sentra N16 was launched in Malaysia in late 2000, this car was the successor to Nissan Pulsar N15 and Nissan Presea R11 in Japan. In Europe and Australia, this car had hatchback version (3/5 door), but the grille looks like Primera P12 (V-curve design). In Malaysia, the N16 Sentra offered 1500 cc (1.5 SE; auto or manual), 1600 cc (1.6 XE; auto) and 1800 cc (1.8 GXE; auto) specs. N16 was shared platform with Nissan Sunny B15, Wingroad Y11, Tino V10 and Primera P12. In 2004/05, there had two facelift of this N16. The facelift of Nissan Sentra N16 looked like Teana J31 and Latio Sedan C11 in terms of rear ends. The 1500 cc range was dropped after the facelift of Sentra launched in 2005, meanwhile 1800 cc spec was dropped since 2010. Actually this Nissan Sentra was ended production in 2012/13, but Nissan Malaysia Website was still presented this model before the B17 Sylphy launched.

Empty FM frequencies in Ipoh, Taiping and North Perak

Since Johor Bahru FM frequencies is officially full there because there has many radio stations there, including Singapore and Batam, Indonesia. The empty frequency 89.3MHz is belonged to Singapore after its Mobile TV was closed down since 2010, meanwhile 107.9MHz is belonged to Batam Indonesia. 105.3MHz was the last frequency that used by one FM, but transmitter site in Taman Sentosa, Johor Bahru, instead of Gunung Pulai to avoid from Johor FM Gunung Ledang.

MCMC said that Taiping frequencies will be full, but there has only 3 empty frequencies in Taiping, there are 88.8MHz, 92.4MHz, 93.2MHz, 97.3MHz and 105.7MHz.

88.2MHz- Hot FM (Gunung Jerai)
88.5MHz- Kedah FM (Bukit Sungai Kechil Hilir; Bandar Baharu only) & Traxx FM (Bukit Genting; Balik Pulau only)
88.7MHz- Radio Klasik (Bukit Palong; Baling, Klian Intan & Pengkalan Hulu only)
88.7MHz- (empty in Ipoh; transmitter is suitable to be set up in Gunung Kledang once Radio Klasik Changkat Rembian, Tapah transmitter is no longer operated)
88.8MHz- (empty; suitable for half power transmission in Bukit Larut)
89.0MHz- IKIM.FM (Gunung Jerai)

92.1MHz- Ai FM (Gunung Kledang; Ipoh and Central Perak)

92.4MHz- (empty; suitable for half power transmission in Bukit Larut)

92.4MHz- hitz.fm (Gunung Raya; for Langkawi and Perlis only)

92.5MHz- Ai FM (Bukit Palong; for Baling, Klian Intan and Pengkalan Hulu)

92.7MHz- hitz fm (Gunung Kledang; Ipoh and Central Perak)

92.8MHz- hitz fm (Gunung Jerai)

93.0MHz- Radio Thailand Betong (Betong, Baling, Gerik and Pengkalan Hulu only)

93.1MHz- Nasional FM (Gunung Brinchang; Cameron Highlands only)
93.1MHz- (empty, but only suitable for Bukit Genting transmitter)

93.2MHz- (empty in Taiping; suitable for half power transmission in Bukit Larut)
93.3MHz- (empty in Ipoh; transmitter is suitable to be set up in Gunung Kledang)

93.3MHz- Minnal FM (Bukit Palong; for Baling, Klian Intan and Pengkalan Hulu)

93.6MHz- hitz.fm (Bukit Larut)

97.1MHz- SINAR FM (Gunung Jerai Penang, Kedah and Perlis)
97.3MHz- (empty; but only suitable for low transmission in Bukit Larut only; min: 0.1kW max: 0.25kW)
97.5MHz- Kedah FM (Gunung Jerai; Penang and Kedah only)

102.7MHz- IKIM.FM (Gunung Kledang; Ipoh)
102.7MHz- IKIM.FM (Bukit Genting; Balik Pulau)
102.9MHz- Perlis FM (Padang Pauh; Perlis)
103.0MHz- <empty; transmitter is suitable to be set up in Bukit Larut unless Radio Klasik Bukit Larut transmitter frequency changed to 103.4MHz>
103.3MHz- Radio Klasik (Bukit Larut)
103.5MHz- Ai FM (Gunung Brinchang; Cameron Highlands)
103.6MHz- ERA FM (Gunung Jerai)

105.3MHz- Traxx FM (Bukit Larut)

105.7MHz- (EMPTY; suitable for full power transmission in Bukit Larut)

105.7MHz- Kedah FM (Gunung Raya; for Langkawi and North Kedah only)

106.1MHz- AI fm (Bukit Larut)

Somehow the frequencies 88.8MHz, 92.4MHz and 93.2MHz may be closed 0.1MHz frequencies band distance with radio station from Baling, Kedah 88.7MHz, 92.5MHz and 93.3MHz, which can cause interference in Penang, South Kedah, Pengkalan Hulu and Klian Intan, but these affected areas has alternative frequency from Gunung Jerai.

The FM frequencies, 88.7MHz and 93.3MHz are empty in Ipoh, but these frequencies' transmitter are suitable to be set up in Gunung Kledang if RTM Radio Klasik Changkat Rembian transmitter 88.7MHz is no longer service and suggested to be replaced with Asyik FM in Ipoh. Therefore, the empty FM frequencies in Taiping remain two only, there are 92.4MHz and 105.7MHz. If one FM and IKIM.FM use 92.4MHz and 105.7MHz in Bukit Larut, Taiping respectively, there has no empty frequencies in Taiping anymore because it is almost full.

Empty FM frequencies in Ipoh: 93.3MHz, 93.9MHz, and 107.3MHz.

97.3MHz is the narrowest frequency in Taiping, but it is only suitable for the low power transmission broadcast, although transmitter site can be placed in Bukit Larut, but only cover certain areas of Northwest Perak such as Taiping, Changkat Jering, Kuala Kurau, Kamunting, Semanggol..

105.7MHz is empty frequency in Taiping, but shared with Kedah FM Langkawi frequency and Lite FM Selangor 105.7MHz. This may not be a big interference since Kedah FM Langkawi 105.7MHz only covers Langkawi and North Kedah, meanwhile Lite FM only covers South Perak, Klang Valley and West Pahang. If any radio stations set up transmitter in Bukit Larut and the frequency is on 105.7MHz, the coverage of Lite FM 105.7MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali in most of Perak areas will be minimized until South Perak, but listeners still can tune to clearer 101.5MHz from Ipoh (Gunung Kledang). Meanwhile the coverage of Kedah FM 105.7MHz from Langkawi which still can be received in South Kedah and parts of Penang will be minimized until North Kedah and Alor Setar only. Just like Langkawi FM 104.8MHz, it can cover up to South Kedah and North Penang before Astro Xfresh (now Melody FM) having 104.9MHz in Bukit Larut.

Currently the reception of IKIM.FM in North Perak and Penang are very weak on 102.7MHz, meanwhile there has no signal on 89.0MHz from Gunung Jerai which can cover these areas. If they set up Bukit Larut transmitter on 105.7MHz, the coverage can cover North Perak, and most of Penang areas rather than 92.4MHz and 93.2MHz. One FM currently doesn't set up frequency in Taiping, perhaps the reception there on 87.8MHz is considered ok than 87.6MHz from Ipoh. They can use either 92.4MHz or 93.2MHz for Taiping and North Perak areas because they have 87.8MHz to cover many areas.

92.4MHz and 93.2MHz from Bukit Larut can cover up to Central Perak, South Penang and Lenggong only, meanwhile 105.7MHz from Bukit Larut can cover up to Penang, South Kedah and North East Perak, even parts of Yala province like Betong, Thailand. The coverage of 105.7MHz from Bukit Larut is wider than 92.4MHz and 93.2MHz.

Another empty frequency, 103.0MHz may be suitable to be set up transmitter in Bukit Larut, but RTM Radio Klasik use 103.3MHz in Bukit Larut. The frequency distance between 103.0MHz and 103.3MHz is 0.3MHz. If 103.0MHz Bukit Larut use 2 kW power, this can cause interference to RTM Radio Klasik because RTM Radio Klasik 103.3MHz use only 0.5 kW power, unless RTM Radio Klasik Bukit Larut frequency is changed to 103.4MHz.

Anyway, the frequency usage is decided by MCMC (Malaysia Communication Multimedia Commission; Malaysia broadcast regulator).

Melody FM為北馬聽衆創設的福建/閩南語節目〈歡喜福氣啦！〉

馬來西亞中文電台Melody FM自從今年2014年1月6日為北馬聽衆創設了閩南語節目，稱爲“歡喜福氣啦！”，目標鎖定為北馬地區（檳城，吉打和玻璃市）的福建聽衆群，年齡為35-49嵗。另外的“菲賣品”就從原本的1700-2000時變去1600-2000時；“紋風探路”就變去1300-1600時。

“歡喜福氣啦！”是有洪绣晴（1600-1800時）和Season 徐世顺（1800-2000時）主持，每逢星期一至五，1600-2000時播出。

“歡喜福氣啦！”只是可以在檳城，吉打和玻璃市通過106.5FM收聼得到，其實霹靂北部也還可以收聽這個節目。想要在北馬聼“菲賣品”的聽衆還可以通過太平頻道104.9收聽，但是104.9只限在檳城和吉打南部如雙溪大年，和居林可以收到，在華玲，Gurun和錫會比較弱。反而104.9在其他地區如亞羅士打，玻璃市，日得拉是收不到的。

因爲“歡喜福氣啦！”的誕生，Melody FM的下班時段分成兩個節目，北馬是“歡喜福氣啦！”，其他地區則是“菲賣品”。

但是在霹靂北部（太平，宜力，司南馬，巴裏文打等等），檳城和吉打南部的聽衆就有兩种選擇。在霹靂太平和霹靂北部地區的聽衆也可以調去106.5MHz來收聽福建節目“歡喜福氣啦！”，反而在檳城和吉打南部還可以調去太平頻道104.9MHz收聽菲比主持的“菲賣品”收聽，但是天綫需要做出一些調整因爲太平頻道在這些地區是比較弱的。幸虧Melody FM還有太平頻道104.9，所以檳城和吉打南部聽衆還可以聽到“菲賣品”。在吉打中北部和玻璃市的聽衆需要上網或下載應用程序來收聽“菲賣品”。

其實我是客家人, 也不是很明白和說福建話. 對我而言, 如果在檳城和吉打南部收聽, 我還可以通過太平頻道104.9MHz收聽<菲賣品>.

其實MELODY FM必須提升太平頻道104.9MHz的收綫素質，所以檳城和吉打南部可以聽到更加清楚。

“歡喜福氣啦！”可算是馬來西亞繼續one FM福建版〈快樂點〉之後有福建節目的中文電台。

“歡喜福氣啦！”還沒誕生前，之前one FM曾經有一個短命福建版的“快樂點”，是由苗苗林靜苗主持的，以前福建版“快樂點”是在周日1600-1800時播出，但是在2012年5月初因爲一些事情而被夭折。

Melody FM下班時段的不同節目讓我想起了MY FM, hitz.fm, ERA FM和THR FM。

MY FM, hitz.fm 和ERA FM在東馬節目（沙巴，砂拉越）是與馬來西亞半島的節目是完全不同的（除了早晨節目之外），反而THR.FM在西海岸與東海岸的節目甚至語言是完全不同。不同地方的是THR.FM在西海岸是以淡米爾語廣播（稱爲THR Raaga），另外THR.FM 在東海岸是以馬來語廣播（THR Gegar）。

Radio stations in Mersing and East Johore, Malaysia

87.6MHz- FLY FM (MONO) 
88.3MHz- Minnal FM (STEREO) 
88.8MHz- THR Gegar (MONO) 
89.1MHz- 爱FM (STEREO) 
89.6MHz- Ikim.fm(MONO) 
90.1MHz- Klasik Nasional (STEREO) 
90.4MHz- 988(MONO) 
90.9MHz- Muzik FM/Nasional FM (STEREO) 
91.6MHz- Red FM (MONO) 
91.9MHz- Pahang FM (MONO) 
92.1MHz- Johor FM (STEREO) 
92.4MHz- HOT FM (MONO) 
92.9MHz- TRAXX FM (STEREO) 
93.2MHz- hitz.fm (MONO) 
94.1MHz- MIX FM (MONO) 
95.1MHz- MANIS FM (MONO) 
96.1MHz- SURIA FM (MONO) 
97.2MHz- SINAR FM (MONO) 
98.0MHz- ERA (MONO) 
100.0MHz- X FM(MONO) 
100.4MHz- ONE FM (MONO) 
101.1MHz- MY FM (MONO) 
102.5MHz- BEST 104 (STEREO) 
103.3MHz- Minnal FM (MONO) 
103.7MHz- THR RAAGA (MONO) 
104.1MHz- Pahang FM (MONO) 
104.7MHz- LITE FM (MONO) 
105.3MHz- TRAXX FM (MONO) 
106.1MHz- 爱FM (MONO) 
107.1MHz- Muzik FM/ Nasional FM (MONO) 
107.9MHz- Klasik Nasional (MONO) 

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im4u FM 107.9 MHz transmitter site

Malaysia's first youth radio station, im4u FM had been launched on 3rd March 2013 on 107.9 MHz, transmitted from Bukit Sungai Besi as trial transmission for few months. im4u FM 107.9 broadcasts in Malay language majority.

I knew this radio station since 4th March 2013 when the frequency 107.9MHz that I used for my mp3 modulator (changed to 106.0MHz, finally on 106.1MHz since May 2013) clash with im4u FM 107.9 while I was driving from IUKL to my home. Before im4u FM launched, this frequency is empty and had been used for my mp3 modulator before. 107.9 MHz was formerly used by Negeri FM (then used by Klasik Nasional since 2007) Seremban frequency which transmitter site was in RTM Seremban, then later Gunung Telapa Burok when Klasik Nasional took over the 107.9MHz. Klasik Nasional 107.9MHz was closed transmission since December 2009 while its original Negeri Sembilan frequency 87.9MHz was upgraded its transmission power.

Unfortunately IM4U FM 107.9 is transmitted from Bukit Sungai Besi, only can covers Kuala Lumpur area, some Selangor area (except northern parts) and parts of Negeri Sembilan.

List of Selangor areas can receive im4u FM 107.9:
- Kajang, Klang, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Sepang, Seri Kembangan, Bangi, Ampang, Sungai Buloh, Subang Jaya, Cheras, Kelana Jaya, Puchong and parts of Rawang/Kuala Selangor.

Among all TV and radio stations in Klang Valley, majority they are transmitted from Gunung Ulu Kali, instead of Kuala Lumpur Tower and Bukit Sungai Besi. RTM launched another frequencies in early 1990's for their radio stations to cover Kuala Lumpur city clearly, along with Gunung Ulu Kali frequencies.

If im4u FM locates its transmitter site in Gunung Ulu Kali or Bukit Cincin on 107.9 MHz, the Klang Valley area, even South Perak, Negeri Sembilan, West Pahang and parts of Malacca can receive im4u FM loudly and clearly on 107.9MHz. Gunung Ulu Kali transmitter can transmit up to Tapah, Rembau, Malacca (Masjid Tanah), Maran, Bahau, Johol, Temerloh, Seri Iskandar and Manjung. At the same time, the northern parts of Selangor (Rawang to Hulu Selangor and Sabak Bernam) can receive this radio station.

Before im4u FM launched, the 107.9 MHz was Minnal FM from Bukit Larut, Taiping, can be received in South Perak (not so clear). If im4u FM transmitted from Bukit Cincin on 107.9MHz, the coverage of Minnal FM Bukit Larut 107.9MHz will be minimized, somehow Teluk Intan, Kg. Gajah, Bidor, Sungkai, Sitiawan, Manjung, and Seri Iskandar may not receive Minnal FM 107.9MHz from Bukit Larut anymore, instead receive im4u FM from Bukit Cincin, but Minnal FM listeners still can tune to 98.9MHz from Ipoh (Gunung Kledang), 96.3MHz from Ulu Kali or weaker 104.3MHz from Cameron Highlands (Gunung Brinchang).

FLY FM Kedah frequency reception (Langkawi, and Northern Kedah)

Fly FM frequencies in Alor Setar is on 99.1MHz, currently its transmitter site is located at Alor Setar Tower (in Malay known as "Menara Alor Setar"). Previously Fly FM 99.1MHz was transmitted from Gunung Jerai initially (in 2007-09), then moved to limited transmitting coverage Wisma PKNK (in 2009-12) due to interference with radio station from Thailand (Satun) and Penang, but finally at limited coverage Alor Setar tower (since 2012).

Before Fly FM 99.1MHz launched in Kedah, its former frequency was 87.7MHz (now 87.8MHz is one FM) in Gunung Jerai.

This can cause many Kedah areas cannot receive FLY FM on 99.1MHz, but southern parts of Kedah like Baling, Sungai Petani, Kulim still can receive FLY FM on 89.9MHz from Bukit Penara, Penang, meanwhile northern parts of Kedah, Langkawi and Perlis totally cannot receive FLY FM on 99.1MHz. Alor Setar Tower transmitter is limited due to the height of the tower.

If North Kedah and Perlis cannot receive FLY FM, Fly FM can launch a transmitter in Gunung Raya (Pulau Langkawi) to cover Perlis, Langkawi and Northern parts of Kedah, even some of Central-Southern parts of Kedah still can receive FLY FM from Langkawi with weaker signal, the examples of the empty frequencies in Gunung Raya: 94.2MHz. Most of radio frequencies in northern region seems full, due to used by many radio stations from Kedah, Perlis, Penang and Thailand: Satun. So, 94.2MHz is the empty frequencies.

I suggested 94.1MHz to Fly FM before, but I found that 94.1MHz will clash with PFM 94.0MHz from Satun, Thailand. Therefore, 94.2MHz can avoid clashing.

FLY FM can solve the Kedah and Perlis coverage problem with launching Langkawi frequency.

If FLY FM create a new frequency in Pulau Langkawi on 94.2MHz, it may not a problem because there may not have any interference with any radio stations.

So, FLY FM may not have problem to launch Gunung Raya transmitter if it is on 94.2MHz, but the frequency usage is decided by MCMC (Malaysia Broadcast Regulator Department).

Empty FM empty frequencies in Pulau Langkawi and Perlis which are suitable to be set up in Gunung Raya: 88.5MHz, 90.3MHz, 94.2MHz, 94.3MHz, and 106.1MHz.

20 years anniversary of THR.FM established in Malaysia

This year (2014) will be 20 years anniversary of THR.FM established in Malaysia.

THR.FM (Time Highway Radio) was established in 31 August 1994 on 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali, after the second private radio station in Malaysia after Best 104 launched.

THR.FM broadcasts in English (80%) and Malay (20%) in 1994.

Its slogan was "More Than Just Great Music" in the 1990's.

The Malay programme was known as "THR Gegar".

In mid-1990's, THR.FM expanded its broadcast coverage in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Penang and Perlis, meanwhile East Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan transmitter were launched in early 2000's.
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In early 2000's, THR.FM launched Chinese and Tamil programmes, known as "Mat Tou Tak" (乜都得，anything can) and "Thr Raaga" respectively, meanwhile the English programme was known as "THR Xtreme". THR.FM broadcasted in four languages in early 2000's, mainly Malay (Gegar), English (Xtreme), Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese (Mat Tou Tak) and Tamil (Raaga)

Since THR.FM had stiff competition with other English radio stations in early 2000's, the THR.FM English programme was dropped. The short-life Chinese programme of THR.FM was also dropped at the same time. Therefore, THR.FM remained two languages programmes.

In 2005, THR.FM joined Astro Radio (formerly known as AMP Radio Networks), THR.FM in West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia became THR Raaga, meanwhile THR.FM in East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia became full fledged Malay radio station, known as THR Gegar.

THR Raaga was the first Tamil private radio station in Malaysia, ended monopoly of RTM Minnal FM (formerly known as Radio 6) in Malaysia.

Initially, THR Raaga only broadcast in West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia from 0600 hours till 1900 hours, meanwhile 1900 hours till 0600 hours programme slots were THR Gegar from East Coast.

Since early 2010's, THR Raaga expanded its broadcast hours until 0200 hours, THR Raaga broadcasts from 0600 hours till 0200 hours on FM frequencies, meanwhile 0200 hours till 0600 hours programme slots were THR Gegar.

THR Gegar programme on THR Raaga FM frequencies was decreased to 4 hours.

THR Raaga still broadcasts its Tamil programme online and Astro at 0200 hours till 0600 hours.

Although THR Raaga and THR Gegar did not broadcast in East Coast and West Coast respectively, but listeners still can listen via online, mobile apps and Astro decoder. In addition, THR Raaga listeners still can receive THR Raaga on "99.3FM" (Central and West), "101.5FM" (Bera), "97.9FM" (Cameron Highlands) and "99.7FM" (South West) in Pahang, depends on the areas.

The slogan of THR Raaga is "Aaha! Sirantha Isai.", meanwhile the slogan of THR Gegar is "Permata Pantai Timur".

THR Gegar was established many years ago, compared to Raaga.

Capital FM 88.9 expands its broadcast coverage in Penang (107.6FM)

The Malaysia's first English language women radio station, Capital FM 88.9, which owned by Star Radio Group since December 2011 will expand its broadcast coverage in Penang, starts from 17 March 2014, on 107.6MHz, transmitted from Bukit Penara.

The "107.6MHz" formerly was Red FM (formerly known as Red 104.9). Red FM established 107.6MHz in Penang because its Kedah frequency 98.1MHz was clashed with its Taiping frequency 98.2MHz, caused 98.1MHz and 98.2MHz cannot be heard in Penang. Since May 2009, Red FM had closed transmission of Taiping frequency 98.2MHz and Negeri Sembilan frequency 106.0MHz. The Red FM Taiping frequency 98.2MHz was closed down because to avoid interference from Red FM Kedah frequency 98.1MHz, meanwhile its Negeri Sembilan frequency 106.0MHz was closed down because of the transmitter tower in Gunung Telapa Burok cannot support more transmitters anymore due to its capacity. Since June 2009, Red FM in Taiping is 98.1MHz, where transmitted from Gunung Jerai, Kedah with 10kW power, meanwhile Red FM in Negeri Sembilan is 104.9MHz (from Gunung Ulu Kali, with 10kW power; for Northern-Central parts of Negeri Sembilan with weaker signal) or 98.9MHz (from Gunung Ledang; for Southern parts of Negeri Sembilan).

Red FM Penang frequency "107.6MHz" will be ended transmission soon, then taken over by Capital FM. So Red FM frequency in Penang will become 98.1MHz, where transmitted from Gunung Jerai, starts from 17/03/2014.

At the same time, some rumors said that Capital FM will transmit at Komtar, Penang on 107.6MHz. Based on logic, no any TV/radio stations in Penang transmitter site are at Komtar. TM did not build transmitter there too. If Penang TV/radio stations transmitter site are at Komtar, not all Penang state will receive TV/radio signal clearly from Komtar, such as Batu Feringgi, Balik Pulau, and Bayan Lepas. One FM Johor Bahru frequency 105.3MHz was an example, which transmitter site located in Taman Sentosa, only covered certain area of Johor Bahru partially.

Therfore, Penang, South Kedah (Sungai Petani, Baling, Kulim) and North Perak listeners can receive Capital FM on 107.6MHz soon.

Before Capital FM launches in Penang soon, Capital FM already covered Klang Valley, West Pahang, South Perak and North Negeri Sembilan on 88.9MHz. Capital FM already cover 55% of Perak area, mainly Hilir Perak (Teluk Intan, Langkap), Perak Tengah (Seri Iskandar), Manjung (such as Lumut, Sitiawan, Ayer Tawar, Pangkor, Pantai Remis), Batang Padang (such as Tapah, Bidor, Tanjung Malim) and parts of Kinta district (such as Batu Gajah, Tronoh, Tanjung Tualang). Meanwhile Taiping and North Perak area had to use special techniques to receive Capital FM on 88.9MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali.

After Capital FM launches in Penang, Capital FM Perak area coverage will be increased to 70%, the new Perak areas are Larut (Kamunting, Semanggol), Selama, Changkat Jering, Taiping, Kerian (Parit Buntar) and parts of Kuala Kangsar area (Padang Rengas). The rest 30% of Perak areas are Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh, Sg. Siput, and Kampar, unless they launch transmitters in Gunung Kledang, Ipoh and Bukit Larut, Taiping.

Stay tuned!

Capital FM frequencies

- 88.9MHz in Klang Valley, Central-South Perak, West Pahang, and North Negeri Sembilan (Transmitter Site: Gunung Ulu Kali).
- 107.6MHz in Pulau Pinang, North Perak and South Kedah (Transmitter site: Bukit Penara)

Bernama Radio 24 93.9MHz transmitter site

Bernama Radio 24 is the first news and talk radio station in Malaysia, which established since September 2007. Its frequencies were on 93.9MHz in Kuala Lumpur and 107.5MHz in Johor. Before Bernama Radio 24 launched, the 93.9MHz formerly was RTM Klasik FM (formerly known as RIMA (Radio Irama Melayu Asli), which transmitted from Kuala Lumpur Tower. The "93.9MHz" was taken over by Bernama Radio 24 after Klasik FM merged with Nasional FM (formerly known as Radio 1) become "Klasik Nasional FM" (87.7MHz/98.3MHz in Klang Valley).


In January 2012, Bernama Radio 24 expanded its broadcast coverage in Johor on 107.5MHz, transmitted from Gunung Pulai. Before Bernama Radio 24 launched Johor transmitter, the 107.5MHz was formerly used by RTM FM Stereo Johor Bahru, transmitted from RTM Johor Bahru for only Johor Bahru metropolitan area which was ended broadcasting in March 2011.

After RTM FM Stereo Johor Bahru 107.5MHz was ended transmission in RTM Johor Bahru, the transmitter site of "107.5MHz" was shifted from RTM Johor Bahru to Gunung Pulai, so Radio 24 can be received in Johor Bahru, Singapore, Kota Tinggi, Pontian, Kluang, Batu Pahat, even parts of Muar/Segamat/Ledang/Mersing on 107.5MHz from Gunung Pulai.

In my opinion, Bernama Radio 24 93.9MHz should be transmitted from Gunung Ulu Kali, instead of Kuala Lumpur Tower because Gunung Ulu Kali radio/TV transmitter coverage is wider than Kuala Lumpur Tower. Kuala Lumpur Tower transmitter coverage is limited, only covers Kuala Lumpur and Central-South Selangor. Somewhat some Selangor areas may not receive radio/TV signal clearly from Kuala Lumpur Tower.

If Bernama Radio 24 93.9MHz transmitter site located in Gunung Ulu Kali, many areas of Klang Valley, even outside of Selangor can receive this radio loudly and clearly, such as:

1. Perak (Tapah, Seri Iskandar, Chenderiang, Temoh, Teluk Intan, Bidor, Sungkai, Tronoh, Tanjung Tualang, Batu Gajah, Sitiawan, Manjung, Lumut, Pulau Pangkor, Slim River, Tanjung Malim, Kg. Gajah, Bota, Lambor Kanan, Parit, Langkap, Chenderong Balai, Bagan Datoh, Pantai Remis, Changkat Keruing, Ayer Tawar, Beruas, Parit and parts of Kuala Kangsar), even some of Northern Perak areas can receive Bernama Radio 24 from Gunung Ulu Kali by using higher antennas of special technique.

2. Negeri Sembilan (Nilai, Mantin, parts of Seremban/Jelebu/Kuala Pilah/Port Dickson/Rembau/Jempol)

3. Pahang (Bentong, Lurah Bilut, Karak, Lanchang, Temerloh, Mentakab, Maran, Triang, Raub, Benta, Kuala Lipis and parts of Jerantut)

4. Selangor (Hulu Selangor, Sabak Bernam, Rawang)