Radio frequency analysis on FM 102.9MHz, FM 103.0MHz and FM 103.1MHz in Northern Malaysia

RF analysis of FM 102.9MHz- FM 103.1MHz in Northern Malaysia.

FM 102.9MHz
- Bukit Larut: Not OK, co-channel interference with Padang Pauh
- Bukit Penara: Not OK, co-channel interference with Padang Pauh
- Bukit Tokun: Not OK, co-channel interference with Padang Pauh
- Seberang Jaya: Not OK, co-channel interference with Padang Pauh
- Gunung Jerai: Not OK, co-channel interference with Padang Pauh
- Bukit Palong: Not OK, 200kHz with Bukit Dedap

FM 103.0MHz:
- Bukit Larut: Not OK, 100kHz interference with Padang Pauh and 300kHz with Bukit Larut
- Bukit Penara: Not OK, 100kHz interference with Padang Pauh
- Bukit Tokun: OK
- Seberang Jaya: Not OK, 100kHz interference with Padang Pauh
- Gunung Jerai: Not OK, 100kHz interference with Padang Pauh
- Bukit Palong: Not OK, 300kHz with Bukit Dedap

FM 103.1MHz
- Bukit Larut: Not OK, 200kHz interference with Bukit Larut
- Bukit Penara: Not OK, 200kHz interference with Bukit Larut
- Bukit Tokun: Not OK, 200kHz interference with Bukit Larut
- Seberang Jaya: Not OK, 200kHz interference with Bukit Larut
- Gunung Jerai: Not OK, 200kHz interference with Bukit Larut and Padang Pauh
- Bukit Palong: OK.

IKIM FM 89.0MHz can be received in Penang and North Perak since 7 June 2016

Formerly IKIM FM Kedah-Perlis frequency FM 89.0MHz was transmitted from Lower Gunung Jerai.

Among all frequencies, certain of IKIM FM transmitter tower were under Celcom. There were:

- 91.5MHz Bukit Cincin (Klang Valley)
- 93.6MHz SMRX Pending (Kuching)
- 93.9MHz Bukit Kokol (Kota Kinabalu)
- 89.0MHz Lower Jerai (Kedah-Perlis)

Kuching frequency was changed to 93.7MHz, transmitted from Bukit Djin since 26 April 2016, meanwhile KK frequency FM 93.9MHz was transmitted from Bukit Karatong, Sabah.

Lower Jerai can't cover Penang and North Perak.

IKIM FM 89.0MHz Lower Jerai has same frequency with Thailand Parliament Radio Bannang Sata, Yala transmitter. What I find is IKIM FM 89.0MHz was interfered by Thailand radio station heavily in Kedah during past many years.

The station that I received in Penang on FM 89.0MHz was Thailand radio station from Yala before.

During the unofficial meetings with MCMC, I also highlighted about this issue and I suggested Taiping frequency for IKIM FM before, but I denied since April 2016.

Before IKIM FM 89.0MHz transmitted from Upper Jerai, Penang had to receive 102.7MHz from Bukit Genting temporarily with weaker signal.

I got the news stated that IKIM FM would move its 89.0MHz transmitter to Upper Jerai on April 2016 after I submitted the modified parameter of IKIM FM 102.7MHz Bukit Genting.

On 7 June 2016, IKIM FM 89.0MHz can be received clearly in Kedah, Perlis, Langkawi, Penang and North Perak. Before this, Taiping and North Perak needed to receive FM 102.7MHz from Gunung Kledang, but interference with Bukit Genting in Bagan Serai, Kamunting and Semanggol. After IKIM FM 89.0MHz moved to Upper Jerai, I believe that Thailand Parliament Radio Station Yala frequency FM 89.0MHz will be interfered within Yala and Narathiwat districts and frequency will be changed with Malaysia-Thailand Joint Technical Committee approvals. IKIM FM listeners in Taiping and North Perak does not need to tune to FM 102.7MHz anymore, just tune to 89.0MHz.

In my opinion, Thailand Parliament Radio Station FM 89.0MHz from Yala can change to this frequency, either FM 87.5MHz, FM 101.5MHz, FM 100.7MHz, FM 107.3MHz or FM 105.5MHz.

After IKIM FM 89.0MHz transmission is heavily upgraded, I believe that Capital FM 88.9MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali can't be received in North Perak, but Capital FM can be received there on FM 107.6MHz from Bukit Penara.

During these three years, I had involved for attempting to suggest frequencies to IKIM FM before.

Here are my attempts:

- FM 105.7MHz Bukit Larut (September 2013 till December 2013, then May 2014 till August 2015)
- FM 102.9MHz Bukit Penara (December 2013 till May 2014, then January 2016 till 31 March 2016)
- FM 105.5MHz Bukit Palong (short attempt period, from September 2015 till October 2015)
- FM 105.7MHz Bukit Gantang (short attempt period, May 2015)
- FM 88.8MHz Bukit Larut (short attempt period, August 2015 till November 2015)
- FM 93.2MHz Bukit Larut (short attempt period, April 2016)
- FM 89.0MHz migrated to Upper Jerai (December 2013)

The frequencies above with exception of 89.0MHz become "past tense".

==Frequencies of IKIM FM for Perak==

FM 102.7MHz Gunung Kledang: Ipoh, Sungkai, Bidor, Teluk Intan, Kuala Kangsar, Padang Rengas, Lumut, Pangkor, Sitiawan, Seri Iskandar, Beruas, Parit, Simpang Pulai, Pantai Remis, Changkat Jering, Sauk.

FM 89.0MHz Upper Gunung Jerai: Taiping, Gerik, Pengkalan Hulu, Parit Buntar, Semanggol, Selama, Bagan Serai, Lenggong

[Minor topic 小話題]: 我最喜歡的16首1990年中文歌曲 My 16 favorite Chinese songs in 1990

這個卡帶專輯是"寶麗金榜首珍藏金曲", 寶麗金1990年發行的精選輯. 這個卡帶是我最喜歡聽的, 專輯裡面全部歌曲是我最喜歡聽的, 裡面有16首讓大家聽出耳油和百聽不厭的歌曲.

其實我小時候已經愛上這個卡帶里的歌曲.. 當時我5歲時看到有"PHILIPS"字的卡帶, 我就播放... 那時候我喜歡Philips電器產品, 所以父母為我取個英文名叫"Philip", 那個就跟這個卡帶沒有甚麼關係..

這個卡帶的歌曲給了我非常深刻的印象和回憶... 當時我與父母去雪蘭莪八打靈再也Petaling Jaya去拜訪姑姑時, 我父親的汽車都是播放這個卡帶.. 而是我放這個帶進去..

我在1999年的農曆新年得到這個卡帶... 

其實我從1999年聽這個卡帶的歌曲聽到現在... 

談到這個卡帶, 有甚麼歌曲呢?

A1. 劉德華- 如果你是我的傳說 (粵語版為"緣盡")

A2. 周治平- 青梅竹馬

A3. 張鎬哲- 北風

A4. 童安格- 其實你不懂我的心

A5. 潘美辰- 教我怎麼不想你

A6. 草蜢- 半點心

A7. Beyond- 你是我的迷惘 (粵語版為"真的愛你")

A8. 齊秦- 大約在冬季

B1. 潘美辰- 你冷不冷

B2. 劉德華- 難免有錯 (粵語版為"絕望的笑容")

B3. 齊秦- 原來的我

B4. 童安格- 明天你是否依然愛我

B5. 張鎬哲- 不是我不小心

B6. 方季惟- 愛情的故事

B7. 周治平- 夢不到你

B8. 草蜢- 失戀陣線聯盟 (泰語版為"Bird Thongchai - Koo Gud", 粵語版為"失戀")

A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, B1, B2, B6, B7, B8- 1990年

A4, B4, B5- 1989年

A8- 1987年

B3- 1985年

最深刻印象是我5歲時唱劉德華的<如果你是我的傳說>...

這些歌曲在陰天和雨後是最適合聽因為他們的旋律帶有陰涼的感覺... 如果行業是在辦公室office內工作, 這個卡帶的歌曲是非常適合..

我通常是在車內放工後和晚上有時會聽這16首歌曲... 這些歌曲很有工作辦公室氣氛.... 

這些歌曲很輕鬆, 成熟...

This cassette album was published by Polygram Records in 1990, this album features 16 of famous Chinese songs in 1990, which under Polygram. It is my all time favorite album since I was 5 until today...

About the songs, their melodies gave me much of impression and memories of my past moments.

Actually I listen to these album during windy and post-rainy day.. 

I owned the tape formerly when I was 5 during 1999 Chinese New Year. 

<The songs of this album are listed on the above, which is Chinese version article>

When I was a kid, I did not really know about the radio stations. So, I was only listening to the tape and CD at that time. 

The most impressive moment was I always played this tape album in the car when I went to Petaling Jaya with my family for visiting my relatives. In addition, another impressive moment was I sang Andy Lau- If you were my legend (Track A1)..

I also listened to this tape album after working when on the way driving back home while stuck in traffic jam for present day.

Seriously I listened to this album about 17 years, from 1999 until now.

These 16 songs in this tape album are relaxing, memorable, mature, impressive and windy. In addition, it emphasized about serious attitude. It also makes me to stop to listen today crappy Chinese songs...

Malaysia Chinese radio stations like RTM Ai FM, 988 and Melody FM also plays these 16 songs randomly and occasionally,

 

Kool FM bakal melancar frekuensi untuk Melaka dan Johor?

Kool FM ialah stesen berbahasa Melayu yang terbaru, telah dilancarkan pada 3 Mac 2016 oleh Media Prima. Sebelum Kool FM dilancar, frekuensi 101.3MHz ialah Ultra FM di Lembah Klang dan 90.2MHz ialah PiMai FM di Pulau Pinang.

Sasaran pendengar Kool FM adalah Gen X, dimana umur pendengar antara 25-44 tahun, pesaingnya ialah Sinar FM. Kool FM memainkan lagu tempatan dan antarabangsa daripada 1980-an, 1990-an, 2000-an dan terbaru.

Mengenai frekuensinya, Kool FM hanya bersiaran pada 101.3MHz dari Bukit Sungai Besi untuk Lembah Klang dan 90.2MHz dari Bukit Penara untuk Pulau Pinang.

Banyak pendengar asyik bertanya...

"Bila Kool FM akan lancar di Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Kelantan, Ipoh, Taiping, Sabah, Sarawak, Kuantan, Terengganu?"

"Kool Fm bila akan pergi ke Melaka ya?"

Contoh soalannya...

Tetapi saya mendapati Kool FM membalas salah satu post page pendengar dengan komen "coming soon" (bermaksud akan datang)

Macam Kool FM bakal melancar frekuensinya untuk Melaka dan Johor Utara...

Pada pandangan saya, Kool FM bakal melancar frekuensinya di Gunung Ledang dahulu kerana Gunung Pulai telah penuh..

Terdapat frekuensi kosong di Gunung Ledang sebenarnya, 91.5MHz, 100.9MHz, 103.9MHz dan 106.0MHz.. Saya mencadangkan 100.9MHz...

Kerana Kool FM tidak dapat diterima siarannya di Negeri Sembilan. Dengan pemancar Gunung Ledang, kebanyakan kawasan Negeri Sembilan bakal menerima siaran Kool FM.

Untuk kawasan Seremban, saya berasa Kool FM hanya dapat melancar di Bukit Gan (stesen pemancar One FM 88.3MHz), bukannya Gunung Telapak Burok. Sebabnya, menara pemancar Gunung Telapak Burok telah penuh kapasitinya, walaupun masih ada frekuensi kosongnya. Frekuensinya, aku cadang FM 101.1MHz...

Pihak SKMM sedang membuat penilaian terhadap frekuensi Kool FM, setakat masa ini saya tahu..

Saya meramalkan Kool FM bakal melancarkan frekuensi untuk Melaka dan Johor Utara pada Jun atau Julai 2016. Kool FM tengah berusaha memperluaskan siarannya ke seluruh negara.

Dengan pemancar Gunung Ledang, Kool FM bakal diterima di:

- Seluruh Melaka
- Johor: Muar, Tangkak, Batu Pahat, Kluang dan Segamat
- Negeri Sembilan: Kuala Pilah, Gemas, Tampin, Rembau, Bahau, Jempol, Kuala Klawang dan Jelebu Timur
- Pahang: Keratong

BFM Gunung Ledang market

Previously I had suggested 100.9MHz to BFM for Gunung Ledang transmitter to cover Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan..

100.9MHz is a good frequency to cover Melaka, North Johor and Negeri Sembilan, but it is not so good to cover Johor Bahru because of Minnal FM 101.1MHz Gunung Pulai frequency.

Because Gunung Pulai has no empty frequency, so new broadcasters have to use Gunung Ledang to cover Johor Bahru with weaker signal.

In addition, Negeri Sembilan has less commercial market to BFM 89.9... If BFM launch 100.9MHz in Gn Ledang, market value is not high. The coverage only goes up to Simpang Renggam.

91.5MHz is better to be used in Gunung Ledang because no any Gunung Pulai stations use surrounding 91.5MHz...

BFM 91.5MHz Gn Ledang can go up to some Johor Bahru areas, rather than 100.9MHz.

About 91.5MHz, I suggested it to Kool FM previously, now suggest to exchange each other.

In Negeri Sembilan, BFM 89.9Mhz can be received in most of areas including Gemas, Bahau and Serting. In addition, BFM 89.9MHz still can be listened in some Melaka and Johor areas like Segamat

Result of radio frequency analysis of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with high power

Recently I had tested certain parameters of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with high power.

Here are the optional powers list: 10kW, 15kW and 20kW.

==Background of Bukit Palong, Kedah==
Latitide: 05° 36' 29"N
Longitude: 100° 55' 21"E
District: Baling
State: Kedah
Location: Nearby Kedah-Perak border
Target coverage: Baling, Kedah.

==RF analysis of Bukit Palong Kedah FM 103.1MHz==
- Bukit Larut 103.3MHz: NO INTERFERENCE
- Songkhla 103.25MHz: NO INTERFERENCE
- Padang Pauh 102.9MHz: NO INTERFERENCE 

==Coverage analysis of Bukit Palong with 10kW power==

==Field strength result of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with 10kW power (dBuV/m)==
- Bayan Lepas: 42
- Georgetown: 46
- Bukit Mertajam: 51

==Coverage analysis of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with 15kW power==

==Field strength result of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with 15kW power (dBuV/m)==
- Baling (85)
- Kepala Batas (54) 
- Georgetown (47) 
- Juru (50) 
- Bukit Mertajam (54) 
- Nibong Tebal (47)
- Batu Feringghi (46) 
- Bayan Lepas (44) 
- Alor Setar (43) 
- Taiping (42) 

==Coverage analysis of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with 20kW power==

==Field strength of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with 20kW power==
- Bukit Mertajam (54) 
- Alor Setar (44) 
- Sg Petani (60) 
- Nibong Tebal (49) 
- Batu Feringghi (49) 
- Bayan Lepas (45) 
- Taiping (44) 
- Kulim (60) 
- Butterworth (52) 
- Perai (50) 
- Juru (52)
- Baling (87)
- Parit Buntar (48)
- Pengkalan Hulu (78)
- Ipoh (37)
- Georgetown (49)

Based on the coverage analysis above, there is nothing difference of field strength analysis between 15kW and 20kW. In addition, Bukit Palong can cover only East Kedah like Baling, Sik and North East Perak like Gerik, Pengkalan Hulu, Belum.

In terms of commercial value, Bukit Palong is not high as Gunung Jerai, Alor Setar Tower and Bukit Penara because coverage of population is small.

The source is based on fmscan.org roughly calculation. For more expert analysis, a professional broadcasting frequency interference and coverage analysis software is required which features directional antenna analysis function.

In conclusion, Bukit Palong cannot cover Penang with minimum field strength 54dBuV/m. 

Penang is large city and urban state, minimum field strength 54dBuV/m (STEREOPHONIC PROPAGATION). Based on analysis above, most of Penang large cities and urban towns field strength are unable to reach 54dBuV/m.

Here is the requirement of field strength, based on ITU recommendation:

Previously I attempted to help analyze Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz for BFM 89.9 to cover Penang, also submitted roughly calculation of radio parameters to telecommunication regulator, MCMC. I had contacted with related person in charge which are from spectrum department, I also got same result from them. The analysis of Bukit Palong 103.1MHz 10kW also showed same answer, even 15kW and 20kW that I made.

Although the field strength analysis of Bukit Palong FM 103.1MHz with 10kW, 15kW and 20kW power in Penang urban towns above, where get between 43-53dBuV/m, the reception are in MONO.

MONO propagation will not give clear reception. 54dBuV/m is the minimum field strength of Stereo reception.

In conclusion, I recommend BFM to broadcast in Bukit Tokun FM 103.0MHz to cover Penang, instead of Bukit Palong, perhaps Bukit Tokun has higher commercial values.

Sources: 
- fmscan.org (amateur tester)
- Recommendation ITU-R BS. 412-9 

Field strength analysis 

BFM Johor Bahru frequency

In Johor Bahru, there is many radio stations, from Gunung Pulai, Singapore and Batam. It is difficult to seek empty frequencies in Johor Bahru.

Currently I get only FM 88.6MHz, FM 89.3MHz, FM 107.2MHz and FM 107.9MHz which are empty frequencies, but certain of them are not suitable to be used due to some reason.

FM 88.6MHz: Too close to Singapore radio station, 300kHz left and right, cause 88.6MHz is being interfered.

FM 89.3MHz: It's basically an empty frequency which can be used in Gunung Pulai, but this frequency is being reserved by Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore as 20th radio station in Singapore in the future. Back to March 2011, MDA opened for public tender to allocate FM 89.3MHz and FM 92.0MHz, but in 2012, Kiss 92 FM from Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) was awarded on FM 92.0MHz. Currently 89.3MHz is not used by Singapore yet. To get FM 89.3MHz in Gunung Pulai, BFM and Malaysia have to get approval from Singapore in order to use 89.3MHz.

FM 107.2MHz: It's also an empty frequency too, but it is also too close with Bernama Radio24 FM 107.5MHz in Gunung Pulai. It needs high pass filter to reduce interference. In addition, 107.2MHz only can be used in TM Taman Sentosa or Metropolis Tower. If 107.2MHz locate in Gunung Pulai, it will cause heavy interference to Melody FM 107.3MHz Gunung Ledang.

FM 107.9MHz: It's an empty frequency, but it is too closed with aircraft band as Singapore and Johor Bahru airport are using FM 107.9MHz. If 107.9MHz is used in Gunung Pulai for broadcasting purpose, it can interfere aircraft navigation, and cause major flight incident. To let broadcaster to use FM 107.9MHz in Gunung Pulai for broadcasting, the Singapore and Johor Bahru aircraft must change the frequency.

After the explanation, in my opinion, only 89.3MHz and 107.2MHz can be used. FM 89.3MHz needs to get approval from Singapore.

==BFM Johor Bahru parameter (1st)==
Frequency: FM 89.3MHz
Power: 2kW
Transmitting location: Gunung Pulai
Coverage: South Johor, Singapore and Batam

==BFM Johor Bahru parameter (2nd)==
Frequency: FM 107.2MHz
Power: 1kW
Transmitting location: TM Taman Sentosa or Metropolis Tower
Coverage: Johor Bahru

On February 2016, I got result from MCMC about Johor Bahru parameters, all are failed due to major interference. I submitted FM 88.6MHz, 90.9MHz and 107.8MHz.

IKIM FM 89.0MHz will migrate its transmitter site to Upper Gunung Jerai on June 2016

Currently IKIM FM 89.0MHz transmitter site is located in Lower Jerai, but it only cover Kedah and Perlis, meanwhile Penang cannot receive 89.0MHz from Lower Jerai.. Penang need to get 102.7MHz from Bukit Genting, but signal is weak.

According the some news, IKIM FM will move to Upper Jerai, start from June 2016.

89.0MHz can be received in Penang and North Perak, started from June 2016.

Taiping will have one more frequency, alongside with Ipoh Gunung Kledang FM 102.7MHz. Listeners in Taiping can tune either 89.0MHz or 102.7MHz.. If IKIM FM 102.7MHz interfere between Gunung Kledang and Bukit Genting, listeners can tune to 89.0MHz from Upper Jerai.

Alternative frequencies in Malaysia to solve interference issue

In Peninsular Malaysia, there are some interference issues of FM radio, mostly are from RTM. For private commercial radio listeners, there are alternative frequencies to listen your favorite station. 1. Minnal FM 98.9MHz Gn Kledang vs 988 FM 98.8MHz Gn Ulu Kali Alternative: A. Minnal FM 96.3MHz Gn Ulu Kali or 107.9MHz Bukit Larut B. 988 FM 99.8MHz Gn Kledang 2. Mutiara FM 93.9MHz Gn Jerai vs. Nasional FM 93.9MHz Bkt Genting AF: Mutiara FM 95.7MHz Bkt Penara, Nasional FM 100.5MHz Gn Jerai 3. UFM 100.3MHz Bukit Batok vs. Ai FM 100.4MHz Gn Ledang AF: Ai FM 104.9MHz Gn Pulai 4. Mix FM 91.0MHz Gn Jerai vs. Mutiara FM 90.9MHz Bkt Genting AF: Mix FM 91.3MHz Bukit Larut, Mutiara FM 95.7MHz Bukit Penara 5. Kedah FM 105.7MHz Gn Raya vs. 105.7MHz Bukit Larut AF: Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gn Jerai 6. Mutiara FM 95.7MHz Bukit Penara vs Perak FM 95.6MHz Gn Kledang AF:  Mutiara FM 93.9MHz Gn Jerai, Perak FM 104.1MHz Bukit Larut 7. Johor FM 105.3MHz Gn Ledang vs. Suria FM 105.3MHz Gn Ulu Kali AF: Suria FM 88.5MHz Gn Ledang, Suria FM 107.0MHz Gn Telapak Burok Note: Johor FM has no alternative frequency in Malacca. 8. Best FM 102.5MHz Bukit Tinggi vs. Fly FM 102.5MHz Gn Pulai AF: Best FM 94.8MHz Gn Ledang, Fly FM 94.0MHz Gn Ledang 9. Radio Klasik FM 90.1MHz Bukit Tinggi vs Hot FM 90.1MHz Gn Pulai AF: Radio Klasik 93.6MHz Gn Ledang, Hot FM 104.3MHz Gn Ledang 10. Lite FM 92.2MHz Gn Ledang vs. Johor FM 92.1MHz Bkt Tinggi AF: Lite FM 94.6MHz Gn Pulai, Johor FM 105.3MHz Gn Ledang or 101.9MHz Gn Pulai 11. Red FM 92.8MHz Gn Pulai vs Traxx Fm 92.9MHz Bkt Tinggi vs Hitz FM 93.0MHz Gn Ledang AF: Red FM 98.9MHz Gn Ledang, Traxx FM 97.4MHz Gn Ledang or 102.9MHz Gn Pulai, Hitz FM 97.6MHz Gn Pulai 12. 988 FM 101.0MHz Bukit Larut vs. Selangor FM 100.9MHz Gn Ulu Kali AF: 988FM 99.8MHz Gn Kledang Selangor FM N/A 13. 988FM 101.0MHz Bukit Larut vs. Sinar FM 100.9MHz Gn Raya AF: 988FM 96.1MHz Gn Jerai or 94.5MHz Bkt Penara, Sinar FM 97.1MHz Gn Jerai 14. Red FM 98.9MHz Gn Ledang vs. 988 FM 98.8MHz Gn Ulu Kali AF: Red FM 104.9MHz Gn Ulu Kali, 988 FM 93.3MHz Gn Telapak Burok. Note: Red FM formerly had 106.0MHz Gn Telapak Burok 15. Negeri FM 95.7MHz Bukit Tampin vs Fly FM 95.8MHz Gn Ulu Kali AF: Fly FM 94.0 Gn Ledang or 98.6MHz Gn Telapak Burok Negeri FM 92.6 Gn Telapak Burok or 107.7MHz Gn Ledang 16. Negeri FM 95.7MHz Bukit Tampin vs Asyik Fm 95.6MHz Gn Ledang AF: Negeri FM 107.7MHz Gn Ledang, Asyik FM N/A 17. One FM 105.3MHz Taman Sentosa vs. Johor FM 105.3MHz Gn Ledang AF: Johor FM 101.9MHz Gn Pulai, one FM 88.1MHz Gn Ledang 18. Perak FM 96.2MHz Gerik vs. 988FM 96.1MHz Gn Jerai AF: Perak FM 96.7MHz RTM Gerik, 988Fm 101.0MHz Bukit Larut 19. Hot FM 90.5MHz Bukit Larut vs. Kedah FM 90.5MHz Bkt Palong AF: Hot FM 88.2MHz and Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gn Jerai 20. Suria FM 91.7MHz Bukit Larut vs. Traxx FM 91.7MHz Bkt Palong AF: Suria FM 106.9MHz and Traxx FM 98.7MHz Gn Jerai 21. Langkawi FM 104.8MHz Gn Raya vs. Melody FM 104.9MHz Bukit Larut AF: Melody FM 106.5MHz Gn Jerai, Langkawi FM N/A 22. Traxx FM 88.5MHz Bukit Genting vs. Kedah FM 88.5MHz Bukit Sungai Kecil Hilir AF: Traxx FM 98.7MHz Bkt Larut or 105.3MHz Bukit Larut, Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gn Jerai 23. Kool FM 105.7MHz Bukit Larut vs. Kedah FM 105.7MHz Gunung Raya (under planning) AF: Kool FM 90.2MHz Bukit Penara, Kedah FM 97.5MHz Gunung Jerai

Reason of RTM Radio Klasik 88.7MHz Bukit Gantang launched

Normally RTM radio in Taiping, Changkat Jering receive from Bukit Larut. One of RTM radio station launched another transmitter in Bukit Gantang. Actually there are some reason of Radio Klasik 88.7MHz Bukit Gantang launched.

1. In certain Taiping rural areas like Padang Rengas and Changkat Jering, FM 103.3MHz Bukit Larut is not received clearly there. Radio Klasik FM 103.3MHz Bukit Larut was interfered by Era FM 103.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali in these areas, perhaps Era FM 103.3MHz is very strong in Perak. Radio Klasik 103.3MHz Bukit Larut is using 0.5kW.

2. Bukit Gantang is political purpose site. RTM Radio Klasik 88.7MHz Bukit Gantang was launched during Tun Abdullah Badawi era. It launched at Bukit Gantang small election.  

==Radio Klasik Bukit Gantang technical parameter information==

Frequency: FM 88.7MHz

Power: 0.1kW

Coverage: Changkat Jering, and Padang Rengas.