Ai fm 106.1 received from Bukit Pelindung Kuantan in Kajang, Selangor (Part 2)

RTM Ai FM 106.1MHz from Bkt Pelindung Kuantan received in Kajang Selangor

one FM太平頻道 (part 2)

我昨晚在Google搜尋關於馬來西亞WBC TV電視台試播的資訊和發射地點. 搜尋後, Google顯示一個連結, 過後我進去看, 它是PDF文件來的. 這個文件很大下. 通常我沒有仔細去看, 只是看我要的而已. WBC TV在2011年尾是從Gunung Ulu Kali廣播, 但是2012年尾因為財政危機而結束廣播. 看到WBC TV的試播訊息, 就無意中看到one FM被列入該表裡, 裡面有顯示one FM在Bukit Larut試播.

根據馬來西亞多媒體委員會2011年的報告, one FM除了在東馬廣播之外, 2011年10月他們在柔佛新山試播, 頻率是105.3MHz, 發射地點是在Taman Sentosa, 而非Gunung Pulai因為柔佛北部的電台 Johor FM也是用105.3MHz, 避免導致干擾, 最終one FM也有在新山廣播..

另外讓我無法相信的是one FM曾經在太平Bukit Larut試播, 為期6個月. 當時試播期間, one FM沒有在任何的管道來公布在太平試播頻道. 關於one FM在Bukit Larut試播的頻率, 我們真的不知道, 但是我預測是FM 105.7MHz.

之前我發表關於太平的空缺頻道有92.4MHz, 93.2MHz和105.7MHz.

93.2MHz離華玲的93.3MHz只有0.1MHz. 如果馬來西亞多媒體委員會把one FM太平頻率放在93.2MHz, 早就開始正式在太平落地了因為Hot FM的太平頻道90.5MHz跟Kedah FM華玲頻道是一樣, 還有Suria FM 91.7MHz太平頻道與吉打華玲Traxx FM同個頻率. 

HOT FM在Bukit Larut正式廣播, 是從2011年5月開始, 頻率為90.5MHz, Hot FM在太平試播是大約2010年未, 絕對不可能在2011年12月試播, 因為Hot FM的擁有者是Synchrosound Studios Sdn Bhd.

one FM在太平試播頻道最終還是無法正式廣播因為他們所用的頻道可能干擾了其他電台的廣播. 如果他們用105.7MHz, 可能因為Kedah FM 105.7MHz Gunung Raya在Langkawi和吉打北部的收線收到one FM的干擾而取消發射.. 使用105.7MHz的電台有Lite FM和Kedah FM, 但是我在霹靂南部收Lite FM 105.7MHz不會受到干擾.

因為這個因素, 現在的one FM在太平需要收比較遠的87.8MHz. 其實one FM可以在Bukit Gantang設有太平頻道, 但是覆蓋範圍不會比Bukit Larut來得大. Bukit Gantang只是覆蓋太平和附近地區. 適合的頻率有: 92.4MHz, 97.3MHz.

BEST FM from Johor to Peninsular Malaysia

Best FM (formerly known as Best 104), which owned by Suara Johor Sdn Bhd, also belonged to Royal of Johor, is the first private radio station in Malaysia (non-commericial before 1996). It was launched in 1989 and broadcasted in English and Malay.

Due to stiff competition with other English radio stations, Best FM had dropped English programme in 2001 and became full fledged Malay radio station.

Best FM was a radio station for Johor state only, Best FM expanded its coverage to Kuala Lumpur, and Selangor in 1996 due to stiff competition with THR FM. This caused Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, South Perak, Negeri Sembilan and West Pahang could receive BEST FM.

Best 104 was renamed to Best FM in 2014 during 25 years anniversary of broadcast operations. Currently, Best FM can be received in:

104.1MHz from Gunung Pulai for South Johor, Singapore and Riau Islands
94.8MHz from Gunung Ledang for North Johor, Melaka and South Negeri Sembilan
102.5MHz from Bukit Tinggi for East Johor and South East Pahang
104.1MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali for Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, South Perak and West Pahang

Best FM currently operates its studio in Johor Bahru, they are planning to open a studio at Berjaya Times Square this year. Best FM plans to expand its broadcast coverage to Peninsular Malaysia.

In my opinion, there has some transmitter site can be expanded by Best FM:

1. Bukit Pelindung for East Pahang (suggested frequency: 102.2MHz)
2. Bukit Besar for Terengganu
3. Bukit Panau or Bukit Bakar for Kelantan
4. Gunung Kledang for Perak (empty frequencies: 93.3MHz or 94.9MHz)
5. Bukit Palong Baling for Kedah (suggested frequency: 105.5MHz)
6. Gunung Raya for Langkawi and Perlis (empty frequency: 91.5MHz, 94.2MHz, 87.5MHz)
7. Bukit Penara for Penang (empty frequencies: 93.1MHz)
8. Bukit Gan for Seremban (101.1MHz)

Set up a transmitter in north region is more difficult than east coast because the FM frequencies in north region are full, mainly Kedah.

I don't think they launch transmitter in Gunung Jerai because frequencies are full. If do so, this can cause interference to other radio stations from other location mainly Gunung Raya, Bukit Penara, Bukit Larut, Bukit Dedap, Bukit Palong, Yala, Songkhla and Satun. In addition, Best FM may not launch a transmitter for Taiping and North Perak because frequencies there are full. Therefore, Best FM had to be received in Taiping via Gunung Kledang Ipoh transmitter or Bukit Penara transmitter.

BEST 104 logo (1989-2014)

 Best FM logo (2014-present)

Indonesia Radio Station received in Malaysia

In Malaysia, some Indonesia radio stations can be received in Malaysia, such as from:

1. Batam (received in Johor Bahru)
2. Kalimantan (received in some areas of Sabah and Sarawak)


And

3. Sumatera (some West Coast areas)

Recently I received some Indonesia radio stations in Selangor and Perak, mainly:'

1. Radio Mora FM 91.3MHz from Sumut, Sumatera.

2. An unknown radio stations on 92.5MHz from Sumatera (may be RRI Pro 2 Medan on correct frequency 92.4MHz)

3. Radio CEK on 101.2MHz from North Sumatera.


A. Radio Mora FM 91.3MHz from Sumut, Sumatera

I received this radio station in Klang, Shah Alam, and some areas of Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya and Puchong. The signal is good during night propagation. This radio station can be received in most of West Selangor areas.

B. Radio CEK 101.2MHz from North Sumatera

I received this radio station in Pasir Panjang, Sitiawan, Perak during evening propagation on 20/02/2015. This radio can be received in West Perak areas except Teluk Intan/Hilir Perak, the interference with other radio station in Malaysia like Traxx FM 101.1MHz from Gunung Brinchang is occured.

C. 92.5MHz from Sumatera (actually may be 92.4MHz RRI Pro 2 Medan)

I received this radio station in Sitiawan, and some Teluk Intan area. This radio station can be received in Taiping, Sitiawan, Manjung, Lumut during night propagation. The signal is weak during daylight propagation.. The reception is very weak in Teluk Intan.

Previously I had mentioned regarding the empty radio frequencies in Taiping, Perak such as 88.8MHz, 92.4MHz, 93.2MHz, 105.7MHz and 97.3MHz. There is one of the reason that 92.4MHz is not suitable to be used in Bukit Larut because it can cause tropospheric interference with RRI Pro 2 Medan, perhaps Bukit Larut is the highest height of radio transmitter site among Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia.

Here are some videos:

ikim fm Pulau Pinang dan Perak Utara

Cadangan yang boleh dibuat untuk menambah mutu kualiti penerimaan ikim fm di Pulau Pinang dan Perak Utara

1. IKIM FM Pulau Pinang

Frekuensi: 102.7MHz
Kuasa (cadangan): 1 atau 2kW
Tempat pemancar: Bukit Genting
Kawasan liputan: Pulau Pinang, Seberang Perai dan Kedah Selatan

Kuasa pemancar ikim fm Pulau Pinang 102.7MHz ditambah, manakala pemancar kuasa rendah di Bukit Larut patut ditambah kerana bertindih dengan 102.7MHz dari Gunung Kledang Ipoh di Taiping dan Perak Utara.

2. IKIM FM Taiping

Frekuensi (cadangan): 105.7MHz
Kuasa (cadangan): 100W (percubaan); 250W atau 500W (kuasa maksimum)
Tempat pemancar: Bukit Larut
Kawasan liputan: Taiping, Parit Buntar dan Selama

105.7MHz in Perak

105.7MHz

In north region, there has 2 radio stations on 105.7MHz. Mainly Kedah FM from Gunung Raya Langkawi and Lite FM Gunung Ulu Kali Selangor.

Broadcast coverage of 105.7MHz

Lite FM (Perak listed only): Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Trolak, Sungkai, Bidor, Tapah, Langkap, Kampung Gajah, Bagan Datoh, Selekoh, Teluk Intan, Sungai Sumun, Chenderong Balai, Pasir Salak

Kedah FM (based on district only): Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Alor Setar, Yan, Padang Terap, Perlis, Satun


In Taiping and Northwest Perak, 105.7MHz is empty. This frequency is suitable for IKIM FM

105.7MHz in Bukit Larut: Taiping, Parit Buntar, Semanggol, Bukit Merah, Bagan Serai, Batu Kurau, Padang Rengas, Selama, Lenggong, Kuala Kangsar, Beruas, Terong, Kuala Kurau, Kamunting, Simpang, Changkat Jering and Bandar Baharu

1. one FM Bukit Larut vs. Lite FM Gunung Ulu Kali

Co-channel interference areas: Teluk Intan, Ayer Tawar, Sitiawan, Bota, Seri Iskandar, Lumut, Pulau Pangkor, TLDM Lumut, Changkat Keruing, Parit, Batu Gajah, Kampar, Lambor Kanan, Tanjung Tualang, Teronoh

Alternative frequency: one FM 87.6MHz Gunung Kledang Ipoh and Lite FM 101.5MHz Gunung Ulu Kali

2. one FM Bukit Larut vs. Kedah FM Gunung Raya

Co-channel interference areas: Sungai Petani, North Seberang Perai, Gurun, Batu Feringghi, parts of Georgetown

Alternative frequency: one FM 87.8MHz Gunung Jerai and Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gunung Jerai or 90.5MHz Bukit Palong Baling or 105.1MHz Bukit Dedap Sik.

*105.7MHz Bukit Larut= 750W (max power; suggestion)

TUTORIAL: How to add your favorite radio stations that are not available on mobile apps?

Some of radio stations does not feature mobile app listening, instead only radio frequencies and website.

How to add your favorite radio stations to mobile apps?

Use PC to do it:

1. Go to tunein.com
2. Create your tunein account
3. Right top and select "PROFILE"
4. Create a new folder
5. Add the radio streaming ip address and the station name by clicking "Custom URL". Example: http://202.129.49.10:8050/
6. Click accept.
7. Your favorite radio is added into your tunein account.

Apps listening

1. Download tunein apps from Google Play Store (for Android devices) or App Store
2. Log in your tunein account.
3. Go to "favorites"
4. Your favorite radio stations that you added on custom URL (streaming address)
5. Then select your favorite radio and enjoy listening.

You can detect the ip address of a radio streaming online by clicking right and choose properties. The IP address will be appeared.

I have added several Radio Thailand radio stations on my tunein apps. Again, the radio stations that you added on your tunein account with their IP address are not opened to public because the radio stations are not on tunein, instead you customize their streaming address. If you want to listen to your favorite radio station on tunein, you have to log in your account unless your favorite radio station launches on tunein platform officially. Or you may help to add radio station as public broadcasting to tunein by clicking "broadcasters".

Radio Thailand Satun 99.5MHz Online Streaming

IKIM.FM Kedah Timur (Baling, Sik)

Penerimaan ikim.fm 89.0MHz sangat lemah di Kedah Timur (Tenggara) kerana bertindih dengan Radio Parlimen Thailand Yala 89.0MHz dimana stesen Thai tersebut menggunakan frekuensi yang sama dengan ikim.fm Gunung Jerai. Walaupun Radio Parlimen Thailand Yala 89.0MHz tidak meliputi kawasan Kedah, tetapi ia boleh menyebabkan gangguan kepada liputan ikim.fm di Kedah Timur. Sebaliknya, ikim fm 89.0MHz Gunung Jerai boleh mengganggu kepada liputan Radio Parlimen Yala 89.0MHz di beberapa daerah Yala.

Di kawasan Perak Timur Laut, Pengkalan Hulu, Kelian Intan dan Gerik memang tidak boleh menerima siaran ikim.fm 89.0MHz dari Gunung Jerai, Kedah, dan 102.7MHz dari Gunung Kledang, Ipoh. Sebelum ini, saya pernah mengulas tentang frekuensi Taiping ikim.fm (105.7MHz). Walaupun ikim.fm mempunyai pemancar Taiping (Bukit Larut), pemancarannya tidak mesti sampai ke Gerik, Pengkalan Hulu dan Kelian Intan. Umumnya, pemancaran Bukit Larut hanya boleh sampai ke Lenggong sahaja.

Pada pandangan saya, ikim fm boleh menambah satu pemancar di Bukit Palong, bagi meliputi Baling, Sik, Pulau Pinang (Georgetown), Pengkalan Hulu, Gerik, Kelian Intan dan Selatan Thai seperti Yala dan Betong.

Contoh frekuensi yang boleh digunakan di Bukit Palong adalah: 103.1MHz, 103.9MHz, 105.5MHz.

102.7MHz- ikim.fm (Bukit Genting; Balik Pulau sahaja)
102.7MHz- Nasional FM (Bukit Dedap, Sik sahaja)
102.9MHz- Perlis FM (Padang Pauh; Perlis sahaja)
103.1MHz- <kosong>
103.3MHz- Radio Klasik (Bukit Larut; Taiping dan Perak Utara sahaja)
103.6MHz- ERA FM (Gunung Jerai; Pulau Pinang, Kedah dan Perlis)
103.9MHz- <kosong>
104.1MHz- PERAK FM (Bukit Larut; Taiping dan Perak Utara sahaja)

105.1MHz- Kedah FM (Bukit Dedap; Sik sahaja)
105.3MHz- TRAXX FM (Bukit Larut; Taiping dan Perak Utara sahaja)
105.5MHz- <kosong; cadangan untuk ikim.fm Bukit Palong 2kW>
105.7MHz- ikim.fm Bukit Larut (cadangan; 0.25kW)
105.7MHz- Kedah FM (Gunung Raya, Langkawi dan Kedah Utara sahaja)
105.9MHz- TRAXX FM (Bukit Dedap; Sik sahaja)
106.1MHz- Ai FM (Bukit Larut; Taiping dan Perak Utara sahaja)

Dengan pemancar ikim FM Bukit Palong (contoh: 105.5MHz), Pengkalan Hulu, Kelian Intan, Yala, Gerik, Pulau Pinang (Georgetown, Butterworth, Seberang Perai Utara) boleh menerima siarannya dengan jelas. Frekuensi ikim.fm di Pulau Pinang ialah 102.7MHz dari Bukit Genting, tetapi pemancarannya hanya terhad untuk kawasan Balik Pulau dan Bayan Lepas. Penerimaan ikim.fm 102.7MHz di Georgetown, Seberang Prai, Jelutong dan Gelugor lemah, tetapi masih boleh tala kepada frekuensi dari Bukit Palong (contoh: 105.5MHz). Penerimaan ikim.fm dari Bukit Palong (cadangan: 105.5MHz) di Georgetown dan Pulau Pinang akan jelas daripada 89.0MHz dan 102.7MHz.

Jika ikim.fm Bukit Palong menggunakan kuasa pemancar 2kW, manakala kuasa pemancar Bukit Larut mengguanakan 0.25kW mungkin cukup (maksimum 0.5kW).