Asyik FM 95.6MHz Gunung Ledang and suggest of abolishing Negeri FM Bukit Tampin transmitter 95.7MHz

In January 2011, RTM launched a new transmitter in Gunung Ledang for Asyik FM on 95.6MHz for Orang Asli communities in Johor state. Regarding the frequency usage, it has 100kHz spacing with Negeri FM 95.7MHz Bukit Tampin, caused interference in Melaka.

Actually RTM Negeri FM Bukit Tampin 95.7MHz operates at low power about 0.1kW and it can be only received in Tampin, Pulau Sebang and Kota. The rest of areas like Masjid Tanah, Malacca Town and Rembau will interfere with FLY FM 95.8MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali.

On 5 December 2009, I had a trip in Melaka with my family. I went to scan the reception of Negeri FM at A' Famosa in Alor Gajah, the reception of Negeri FM 95.7MHz and 107.7MHz were very clear. In Melaka town, 107.7MHz and 92.6MHz were clearer than 95.7MHz.

Then, on July 2011, I was selected for taking part in PLKN (aka National Service), PLKN placed me for National Service at Kem PLKN Titian Bintangor at 1st batch. At the same time, I took the opportunity to do my FM DXing activities there. During January till March 2012, I scanned several radio station in Rembau areas.

In PLKN Titian Bintangor Rembau, Negeri FM was clear on 107.7MHz and 95.7MHz, but 92.6MHz from Gunung Telapa Burok was not so clear. (Scanned in my dorm AL4).. The other RTM regional radio stations like Melaka FM 102.3MHz and Johor FM 105.3MHz were receivable there, both of them are transmitted from Gunung Ledang. Melaka FM 102.3MHz was very clear there, but Johor FM 105.3MHz was not clear there because co-channel interference with Suria FM 105.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali.

Negeri FM 95.7MHz from Bukit Tampin had interference with Fly FM 95.8MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali in certain areas of Rembau. In addition, 95.7MHz is only clear in Tampin.

Overall analysis, Negeri FM 107.7MHz from Gunung Ledang is more stable than 95.7MHz Bukit Tampin.

During Hari Raya on 17 July 2015, when I was going back from Bakri to Serdang, I chose to listen Negeri FM 107.7MHz on highway in Melaka till Senawang. I received Negeri FM 107.7MHz in my car clearly when driving at the highway in Rembau, Pedas, Linggi, Simpang Ampat/Tampin, even could listen up to the location between Senawang and Pedas/Linggi toll, meanwhile 95.7MHz became Fly FM 95.8MHz in Hentian Pedas/Linggi. Negeri FM 92.6MHz and 107.7MHz are receivable in Rembau, but 95.7MHz is not stable. In Rembau and Tampin, Negeri FM 107.7MHz showed its RDS text without stopping (NEGERI, FM INGAT, SAMPAI BILA)..

According to RTM, Asyik FM 95.6MHz from Gunung Ledang main coverages are in Chaah, Labis, and Segamat only, they have not planned to expand coverage to Melaka and Negeri Sembilan yet. Asyik FM 95.6MHz from Gunung Ledang is not clear in Muar, and Bakri. During FM DXing in Bakri, my phone radio could receive Negeri FM 95.7MHz from Tampin, but weaker reception.

In my opinion, RTM should abolish Negeri FM Bukit Tampin transmitter 95.7MHz to give way to Asyik FM, perhaps Rembau and Tampin can receive 107.7MHz clearly. So that, Asyik FM can be received clearly in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Johor clearly on 95.6MHz from Gunung Ledang.

Raya 2015 in Bakri Muar

This was my first time that I entered Johor state and also first time celebrate Raya with my friend.. My friend can speak Chinese well.

At the same time, I also performed FM-DXing activities by using my phone radio...

This is my Malay friend who can speak Chinese Mandarin with moderate level. 這是我的馬來朋友, 會說華語的.

Abolishment of RTM extra radio transmitters in Malaysia

In Peninsular Malaysia, there has some RTM extra transmitters should be abolished. There are:

1. Negeri FM 95.7MHz Bukit Tampin
- In Tampin and Rembau, also Melaka areas, Negeri FM 107.7MHz from Gunung Ledang is very clear to be received. In order to give way to Asyik FM 95.6MHz from Gunung Ledang, Negeri FM Bukit Tampin must be abolished.

2. Langkawi FM 87.5MHz RTM Kuah
- The existing transmitter 104.8MHz from Gunung Raya already cover whole Langkawi.

3. Radio Klasik 88.7MHz Changkat Rembian
- Tapah can receive on 98.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali.

4. Radio Klasik 88.3MHz Bukit Gantang
- Bukit Gantang can receive 103.3MHz from Bukit Larut clearly unless upgrading the transmitter quality.

In Malaysia, RTM created too much of extra transmitters where the existing transmitters can cover the typical areas.

Flashback: Hot FM Bukit Larut Taiping frequency 90.5MHz in May 2011

Before May 2011, Media Prima Hot FM had not launched its frequency in Taiping yet, North Perak listeners had to tune on 88.2MHz from Gunung Jerai. Before launching 90.5MHz in Bukit Larut for Taiping, Hot FM 88.2MHz and 104.5MHz were not clear in Taiping.

88.2MHz from Gunung Jerai had 100kHz spacing with Klasik Nasional 88.3MHz from Gunung Kledang Ipoh, meanwhile 104.5MHz from Gunung Kledang Ipoh had 100kHz spacing with Lite FM 104.4MHz from Gunung Jerai.

In May 2011, Hot FM launched its frequency in Bukit Larut for Northern Perak on 90.5MHz. Previously I thought 90.5MHz should be reserved for Ipoh, but unexpectedly it was used in Taiping. In the past, I was not familiar with radio transmitters and frequencies in Northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The transmitter power of Hot FM 90.5MHz in Bukit Larut is at least 1kW (equal to 1000 W). Hot FM was the first Media Prima radio station that launched transmitter for Taiping. Meanwhile its sister radio station Fly FM and one FM had to be received on 89.9MHz from Bukit Penara and 87.8MHz from Gunung Jerai in North Perak (Taiping) respectively.

Although Hot FM 90.5MHz from Bukit Larut is same frequency with Kedah FM Bukit Palong Baling where has distance 95km from Taiping, but 90.5MHz is very clear in most of Perak areas. The 90.5MHz can become an alternative frequency of 104.5MHz in Perak, alongside with 97.6MHz.

Hot FM 90.5MHz starts its co-channel interference with Kedah FM 90.5MHz from Baling in Penang Island, North Seberang Perai, Sungai Petani, and Gerik.. 

RDS Info: HOT FM, LEBIH HANGAT DARIPADA BIASA.

 

Mix FM frequency in Penang

The frequency of Mix FM in Penang is FM 91.0MHz, which transmitted from Gunung Jerai, where covers Kedah, Perlis, Langkawi and Penang, also some Southern Thailand areas like Satun, Betong, Sadao and Danok.

In Penang, most of Penang areas can receive Mix FM 91.0MHz clearly, but certain areas cannot receive Mix FM on 91.0MHz due to frequency interference with RTM local radio station Mutiara FM 90.9MHz from Bukit Genting Balik Pulau.

When you drive to Balik Pulau, you can detect Mix FM 91.0MHz will be null by Mutiara FM.

Before RTM launched the transmitters in Bukit Genting for Balik Pulau in September 2003, Mix FM 91.0MHz was receivable in Balik Pulau, Teluk Kumbar, and Bayan Lepas. In my opinion, since Mix FM operated 91.0MHz earlier than RTM Mutiara FM 90.9MHz, RTM Mutiara FM should migrate its frequency 90.9MHz to other suitable frequencies like 100.7MHz, 99.9MHz, 97.7MHz etc.

If RTM refuse to migrate Mutiara FM Balik Pulau frequency due to some reasons (like high costs transmitter fees and extra works), no action and suggestion can be done.

I had gone to Balik Pulau on December 2013 when having 4 days 3 nights trip in Penang, I was unable to listen to Mix FM 91.0MHz in Balik Pulau, meanwhile 91.3MHz from Bukit Larut Taiping was still receivable, but signal was not so clear.

If you are unable to listen to Mix FM in Balik Pulau Penang, you may try to tune on 91.3MHz from Taiping.

==Mix FM frequencies in Penang areas==

- 91.0MHz (Gunung Jerai): Georgetown, Ayer Itam, Juru, Butterworth, Kepala Batas, Nibong Tebal, Bukit Mertajam, Batu Feringghi, Tanjung Bungah, Perai and Seberang Perai (mainland).

- 91.3MHz (Bukit Larut): Balik Pulau, Teluk Kumbar, Bayan Lepas

開齋節快樂 Salam Aidilfitri from Philip radio amateur blogger

大家好? 我是Philip 楊振鋒, 也是電台DXing radio amateur的blogger.. 向所有的穆斯林的朋友說: "開齋節快樂".. 回鄉時, 請小心駕駛..

Hello, This is Philip Yong, a radio amateur blogger, would like to wish all Muslim friends "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri" (Eid Mubarak).. Drive safely when "balik kampung"..

Halo. Saya Philip Yong, penulis blog mengenai radio DXing, ingin mengucapkan Salam Aidilfitri kepada rakan yang beragama Islam.. Pandu cermat, jiwa selamat.. Memandu secara berhati-hati apabila balik kampung.

SAY NO TO RACISM!! 向種族主義說"不"!!!!!

one FM柔佛新山頻道 (Part 2)

繼續我發表關於one FM新山頻道part 1之後, 這次有Part 2..

Part 2還是關於對one FM新山頻道105.3MHz和發射地點..

其實現在柔佛新山只有剩下2個空的頻道可以使用, 分別為89.3MHz和107.9MHz, 但是這兩個頻率已經被其他電台訂了.. 89.3MHz則是新加坡占用, 107.9MHz是被馬來西亞一個新電台佔領..
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107.9MHz以前2001年被IKIM FM在Gunung Pulai使用, 過後在於2002年換去106.2MHz.. 現在107.9MHz不知道會被哪一個台使用, 即將登場?

另外的90.9MHz, 其實它不是空頻道, 反而被印尼峇淡島RRI Batam Pro3新聞台使用.. 所以這個頻道不需要給任何評論..

如果107.9MHz不是被IKIM FM使用回, 而是全新的電台使用, 那one FM絕對沒有一個適合的頻率可以在Gunung Pulai使用. 除非其中一家印尼台107.0MHz換頻率改去106.9MHz, 所以one FM可以在Gunung Pulai使用 107.1MHz..

現在one FM使用的新山頻率是105.3MHz. 因為與來自禮讓Gunung Ledang的RTM Johor FM同一個頻率, 所以發射地點不是在Gunung Pulai, 而是在Taman Sentosa..

如果One FM 105.3MHz發射地區在Gunung Pulai的話, 而導致與柔佛北部的Johor FM 105.3MHz產生干擾, RTM說沒有問題因為雙方有各自的頻道.

"如果Johor FM 105.3MHz Gunung Ledang在柔佛中部跟one FM 105.3MHz Gunung Pulai產生干擾和頻率衝突, one FM的聽眾可以調去來自Gunung Ledang的88.1MHz, 反而Johor FM的聽眾可以調去來自Gunung Pulai的101.9MHz."

看起來RTM不肯換頻率, 把105.3改去105.5, 何況他們在1980年代已經用105.3MHz..

如果他們不肯換, one FM就不可以把105.3MHz放在Gunung Pulai..

雖然RTM說沒有問題, 但是這種做法就不太適合...

目前one FM 88.1MHz在柔佛大部分地區收到很清楚, 只是在新山地區不清.. 為了提升新山的路線和覆蓋新加坡, 唯一的方法就是one FM把105.3MHz的發射地點放在Metropolis Tower...

Metropolis Tower會比Taman Sentosa來得穩定..

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: