FM 107.9MHz in Gunung Pulai for South Johor and Singapore. A new radio station will be launched soon?

In Johor, the FM frequency 107.9MHz was previously used by IKIM FM in Gunung Pulai to cover Southern Johor and Singapore in 2001, then changed to 106.2MHz since February 2002.

In between 2002-2014, FM 107.9MHz was not used by any Malaysian radio stations in Gunung Pulai, but 107.9MHz was used by Batam radio stations, namely Wiraga FM and Radio Komunitas Hang, both of them are Islamic radio stations in Batam, they were closed down since 2014.

FM 107.9MHz will be used by a radio station in Gunung Pulai for South Johor and Singapore, but I don't know what is the radio station's name. Since North Johor can receive radio stations from Gunung Pulai partially, I can try to receive 107.9MHz in Muar and Bakri next month..

Who will use FM 107.9MHz in Gunung Pulai Johor? IKIM FM or a brand new radio station?

If IKIM FM used 107.9MHz back, then 106.2MHz must be closed down..

Perak FM 95.6MHz from Gunung Kledang Ipoh received in Seri Kembangan Selangor

Radio Frequency Analysis Bukit Larut

1. Bukit Larut vs. Gunung Jerai

Frequency seperation:

0kHz- NOT OK
100kHz: NOT OK
200kHz: NOT OK
>300kHz: OK


2. Bukit Larut vs. Bukit Palong

0kHz: OK
100kHz: Good
>200kHz: Good

3. Bukit Larut vs. Gunung Raya

0kHz: Not ok, unless power 0.75kW
100kHz: OK
200kHz: Good

4. Bukit Larut vs. Gunung Kledang

0kHz: NOT OK
100kHz: NOT OK
200kHz: NOT OK
300kHz: OK
400kHz: Good

5. Bukit Larut vs. Bukit Penara

0kHz, 100kHz, 200kHz: NOT OK
300kHz: OK
400kHz: Good

6. Bukit Larut vs. Gunung Ulu Kali

0kHz/100kHz: OK
200kHz: Good

7. Bukit Larut vs. Gerik

0kHz/100kHz: Not OK
200kHz: OK

8. Bukit Larut vs. Bukit Genting

0kHz/100kHz/200kHz: NOT OK
300kHz: OK    

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)