Between 28th August 2022 and 31st August 2022, I had performed overall radio signal monitoring of THR Raaga signal propagation in several locations of East Pahang, mainly Kuantan, Gambang Pekan and Kuala Rompin.
While Raaga is available partially in Kuantan on the frequency FM 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali, it can also be received in Pekan, Gambang, Maran and Sri Jaya on the same frequency.
I had conducted Raaga FM 99.3MHz signal monitoring check with different radio receiver in several Pahang locations outside Kuantan such as:
1. Pekan (178km)
Available in most of Pekan areas, meanwhile signal is weak when reach in Nenasi, but Raaga can be tuned on FM 99.7MHz from Gunung Ledang in Nenasi (a small town between Pekan and Kuala Rompin).
2. Gambang (153km)
Clear receiving signal as Pekan.
3. Sri Jaya (125km)
4. Maran (112km)
Overall Raaga is available large part of Pahang on FM 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali, meanwhile several areas need to switch to other frequencies by following locations below:
I had already realized that Raaga is unavailable of its Kuantan frequency due to its broadcast license condition where Raaga and Gegar share with only a license as result both are borned from Time Highway Radio THR FM.
From 28th August 2022 to 31st August 2022, I went to Kuantan and East Pahang for my personal holiday vacation, then I conducted the distant FM radio frequency check aka DXing.
I monitored THR Raaga signal in several areas in Pahang such as Kuantan, Maran, Gambang, Pekan and Kuala Rompin.
Kuala Rompin is one of my targeting location to check its signal. As THR Raaga can be tuned partially in Kuantan on 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali, Pekan can actually receive this Tamil radio station on the same frequency.
In Kuala Rompin, due to geographical condition, I planned to check its Johor Bahru frequency FM 103.7MHz from Gunung Pulai, however the signal was not detected there. Surprisingly, I could tune to THR Raaga in Kuala Rompin, Pahang on two frequencies which are for west coast states in Peninsular Malaysia such as:
* FM 99.3MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (200km)
* FM 99.7MHz Gunung Ledang (108km)
Frequencies signal monitoring was conducted in Kuala Rompin town.
Both frequencies 99.3 and 99.7 are not so clear in Kuala Rompin actually, so the listeners who would like to listen to Raaga via FM radio transmission platform need to tune 99.3 and 99.7 in vice-versa condition.
FM 101.5MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk is not receivable in Kuala Rompin, meanwhile FM 103.7MHz Gunung Pulai is an adjacent frequency of Era FM 103.6MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk there.
MY FM 關丹頻道101.1MHz, 柔佛南部頻道95.4MHz和柔佛北部/馬六甲頻道106.4MHz在柔佛興樓是收不到, 可是住在柔佛興樓的聽眾可以通過森美蘭芙蓉頻道100.6MHz收聽MY FM.
其實我以為MY FM在柔佛興樓Endau調去芙蓉頻道100.6接收訊號是收不到的, 可是因為我在柔佛州興樓Endau只不過主要探測RTM刁曼島的兩家電台Nasional FM 100.7MHz和Pahang FM 96.8MHz, 正巧我在柔佛興樓接收Nasional FM刁曼島頻道100.7MHz聽到MY FM 100.6MHz的雜音干擾, 然後我把收音機調去FM 100.6MHz果然是MY FM芙蓉頻道的訊號.
Nasional FM 100.7MHz刁曼島頻道在柔佛興樓Endau的訊號被MY FM森美蘭芙蓉頻道100.6MHz干擾的短片:
MY FM 100.6MHz在柔佛興樓的線路其實算不錯, 挺清晰的, 其發射地點是在森美蘭的Gunung Telapak Buruk, 在柔佛州興樓的接收距離是173公里. 除了柔佛興樓, MY FM 100.6MHz在彭亨州東南部的瓜拉雲冰 (Kuala Rompin)也可以收到很清楚的.
Di Kuala Rompin, kawasan Pahang Tenggara ini cuma boleh menerima siaran radio yang paling jelas cuma radio RTM kerana RTM mempunyai pemancar tempatan di Kuala Rompin seperti Radio Klasik FM 93.7MHz, Ai FM 89.9MHz, Traxx FM 90.7MHz dan Pahang FM 91.9MHz, manakala Nasional FM 90.9MHz, Johor FM 92.1MHz dan Suara Johor Best FM 102.5MHz (swasta) dari Bukit Tinggi masih boleh diterima dengan jelas.
Bagi stesen radio swasta Bahasa Melayu, pemancar Bukit Pelindung tidak dapat diterima dengan jelas di Kuala Rompin, namun mempunyai gangguan oleh stesen radio lain dari pemancar jauh.
Gegar masih dapat diterima di Kuala Rompin pada FM 88.8MHz dari Bukit Pelindung, tetapi kurang jelas.
Di sini terdapat senarai stesen radio swasta Bahasa Melayu yang boleh diterima di Kuala Rompin dan Endau.
==Kuala Rompin, Pahang==
1. Sinar FM 96.9MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (158km)
2. Hot FM 99.5MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (158km)
3. Era FM 103.6MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (158km)
4. Ikim FM 102.7MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (158km)
5. Gegar FM 88.8MHz dari Bukit Pelindung (116km)
Suria FM boleh diterima pada 88.5MHz dari Gunung Ledang, tetapi tidak sejelas seperti Sinar FM 96.9MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk di Kuala Rompin, Pahang.
==Endau, Johor==
1. Sinar FM 96.9MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (173km)
2. Hot FM 99.5MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (173km)
3. Era FM 103.6MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (173km)
4. Ikim FM 102.7MHz dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (173km)
Saya mengambil Sinar FM sebagai radio contoh untuk diuji di Kuala Rompin, Tanjung Gemuk dan Endau.
Antara enam frekuensi yang diuji di Kuala Rompin, terdapat keputusan ujian frekeunsi radio Sinar FM.
- FM 96.7MHz Gunung Ulu Kali (200km): Lemah, diganggu oleh RTM Nasional FM 96.6MHz dari Gunung Ledang.
- FM 96.9MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk (158km): Jelas
- FM 96.0MHz Gunung Ledang (108km): Lemah
- FM 97.2MHz Bukit Pelindung (116km): Lemah dan bercampur-baur dengan radio Love 97.2FM dari Singapura
- FM 87.8MHz Gunung Pulai (133km): Tiada signal dikesan
Manakala di Endau dan Tanjung Gemuk, Sinar FM hanya boleh didengari pada frekuensi 96.9MHz yang dipancar dari Gunung Telapak Buruk (173km). FM 96.9MHz Gunung Telapak Buruk adalah frekuensi Sinar FM yang paling jelas di Kuala Rompin, Endau dan Tanjung Gemuk.
96.0MHz Gunung Ledang dan 87.8MHz Gunung Pulai tidak mempunyai sebarang isyarat Sinar FM dikesan di Tanjung Gemuk dan Endau.
Generally
we know that Singapore radio stations can be tuned in South Johor of
Malaysia (such as Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, and Pontian), even
weak signal can be received in North Johor and part of Melaka.
Unexpectedly
I could receive several Singapore radio stations in Kuala Rompin where
is located in Pahang state. Kuala Rompin is located in Southeast Pahang,
beside Endau in Johor, and also opposite of Tioman Island.
Most
of Singapore radio stations that I tuned in Kuala Rompin were operated
by Mediacorp, meanwhile there is 1 radio station operated by Singapore
Press Holdings SPH Media Trust. In Kuala Rompin, I had received about 7
Singapore radio stations via FM radio platform. These 7 Singapore radio
stations were tested in Kuala Rompin town (excluding Tanjung Gemuk).
1. SPH Media Trust One FM 91.3MHz (TX Power: 12kW)
The
only SPH radio station which I could hear weakly in Kuala Rompin,
Pahang, the exact location is in Kampung Deraman. No signal is heard
when I received in the exact Kuala Rompin town.
No
signal from its sister radio stations such as Money FM 89.3MHz, and Hao
FM 96.3MHz are received in Kuala Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia.
2. Mediacorp Symphony 92.4FM (TX Power: 10kW)
Signal
was quite loud when I tuned nearby Pantai Hiburan, but co-channel
interference with Hot FM Kuantan frequency FM 92.4MHz is detected when I
listened to Symphony 92.4MHz in Kuala Rompin town, Pahang.
3. Mediacorp YES 93.3FM (TX Power: 6kW)
Same
receiving location as Symphony 92.4FM, but it has minor adjacent
channel interference with Hitz FM Kuantan frequency 93.2MHz from Bukit
Pelindung. However, FM 93.3MHz is weak signal of 988 FM from Gunung
Telapak Buruk when receive in Kuala Rompin town.
4. Mediacorp Class 95FM (TX Power: 6kW)
Adjacent
channel interference with Manis FM 95.1MHz from Bukit Pelindung,
Kuantan. In most of the areas in Kuala Rompin, Class 95FM is having
co-channel interference with Hitz FM 95.0MHz from Gunung Telapak Buruk
which same phenomena like Muar.
5. Mediacorp Oli 96.8FM (TX Power: 10kW)
In
Kuala Rompin, there are 2 Malaysia Tamil radio stations are available.
Minnal FM is the clearest Tamil radio station as it is transmitted from
Bukit Tinggi, Johor on the frequency FM 88.3MHz, meanwhile Raaga can be
tuned weakly in Kuala Rompin on either FM 99.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali
or FM 99.7MHz from Gunung Ledang.
Alongside
Raaga and Minnal FM, Singapore Mediacorp's Tamil radio station Oli
96.8FM can be received in Kuala Rompin, but signal is pretty unstable
and having interference. The radio signal of Oli 96.8FM is not
consistently available in Kuala Rompin as it is having adjacent channel
interference with Sinar FM 96.9MHz from Gunung Telapak Buruk.
In
addition, Oli 96.8FM is also having co-channel interference with RTM
Pahang FM 96.8MHz from Tioman Island. Overall check, Oli 96.8FM from
Singapore and RTM Pahang FM 96.8MHz from Tioman Island are constantly
having interference with Sinar FM 96.9MHz Negeri Sembilan frequency from
Gunung Telapak Buruk in Kuala Rompin, Endau and Tanjung Gemuk.
6. Mediacorp Love 97.2FM (TX Power: 6kW)
The
clearest Singapore radio station in Kuala Rompin ever, compare with
other 6 samples. It is available from Kuala Rompin to Endau.
I
ran the distant radio signal monitoring of Love 97.2FM in two different
locations. First, it is in the town. Second, it is in Tanjung Gemuk
where is 24km from Kuala Rompin town, also just next to Johor border.
Co-channel
interference with Sinar FM Kuantan frequency 97.2MHz from Bukit
Pelindung in Kuala Rompin is less serious than FM 92.4MHz.
7. Mediacorp 987FM (TX Power: 6kW)
While
I was driving from Kuala Rompin town, southbound to Endau, Johor, my
car radio receiver frequency automatic scan suddenly stopped at FM
98.7MHz when I pressed previous button on my radio dial from FM 99.7MHz
to other lower frequency.
So,
I had identified the frequency FM 98.7MHz that I tuned in Kuala Rompin
was actually Mediacorp 987FM. After for a while, it began having
adjacent channel interference with Fly FM 98.6MHz from Gunung Telapak
Buruk, but the interference was not so serious.
Reception signal was quite clear when I tuned to 987FM there.
All
Singapore radio stations are transmitted from Bukit Batok, the adjacent
transmission distance from Bukit Batok to Kuala Rompin is between 161km
to 169km, meanwhile Bukit Batok adjacent distance to Tanjung Gemuk is
about 147km.
Tested radio stations are received in two radio receivers such as Perodua Axia SE 2014 Betamek radio player, and TECSUN PL-380.
Meanwhile,
no signal can be detected in Kuala Rompin when I tuned to other
Singapore radio stations such as 88.3 Jia FM, BBC World Service 88.9FM,
Money FM 89.3MHz, Ria 89.7FM, Gold 90.5FM, Kiss 92FM, CNA 93.8FM,
Capital 95.8FM, 96.3 Hao FM, Power 98FM, and UFM 100.3, but I almost
received Warna 94.2FM from Singapore, unfortunately the signal was gone
quickly and the frequency became Mix FM 94.2MHz from Gunung Telapak
Buruk.
==Other Singapore radio stations reception result in Kuala Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia==
1) 88.3 Jia FM: Signal is totally Minnal FM 88.3MHz from Bukit Tinggi
2) BBC World Service FM 88.9MHz: Adjacent signal of THR Gegar FM 88.8MHz from Bukit Pelindung.
3) Money FM 89.3MHz: No signal
4)
Ria 89.7FM: Weak signal of Ai FM 89.7MHz from Gunung Telapak Buruk,
also adjacent signal of IKIM FM 89.6MHz from Bukit Pelindung
5) Gold 90.5FM: Weak signal of Minnal FM 90.5MHz from Gunung Telapak Buruk
6)
Kiss 92FM: The frequency is totally the adjacent signal of RTM Pahang
FM 91.9MHz local transmitter and Johor FM 92.1MHz from Bukit Tinggi.
7) CNA 93.8FM: The frequency is totally the adjacent signal of RTM Radio Klasik FM 93.7MHz local transmitter
8) Capital 95.8FM: No signal, but weak and mild signal of Fly FM 95.8MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali
9) Hao FM 96.3: Weak signal of Minnal FM 96.3MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali
10) Power 98FM: Weak signal of Era FM 98.0MHz from Bukit Pelindung
11) UFM 100.3: Adjacent signal of Ai FM 100.4MHz from Gunung Ledang
Meanwhile none of people are installing high rise UHF antenna in Kuala Rompin to receive Singapore TV stations (regardless analogue or digital).
In conclusion, by conducting FM DXing, Kuala Rompin is the only Pahang location where I can receive some Singapore radio stations via frequency transmission on my radio receivers.
Siaran RTM Johor FM bukan sahaja boleh diikuti di Melaka Selatan (Jasin, Asahan, Bemban, Merlimau), Negeri Sembilan Selatan (Gemas, Gemencheh, Jempol, Tampin) dan Barat Daya Pahang (Keratong, Muadzam Shah) dengan melalui frekuensi FM 105.3MHz dari Gunung Ledang, tetapi Johor FM boleh diterima siarannya di Pahang Timur pada frekuensi FM 92.1MHz yang dipancar dari Bukit Tinggi (Johor Timur).
Johor FM 92.1MHz boleh diterima di:
1. Pekan (138km)
2. Nenasi
3. Kuala Rompin (61km)
4. Tanjung Gemuk
5. Sebahagian kecil Kuantan (173km)
6. Gambang (172km)
Di Pahang Timur, Johor FM 92.1MHz boleh diterima dengan jelas dari Bandar Pekan sehingga sempadan negeri Johor (Tanjung Gemuk), tetapi terdapat kawasan di Pekan mungkin mengalami gangguan frekuensi bersebelahan dengan Lite FM 92.2MHz dari Gunung Ledang, cuma gangguan antara Johor FM dan Lite FM adalah minima.
Manakala di kawasan Kuala Rompin, siaran Johor FM 92.1MHz masih boleh diikuti dengan jelas, walaupun ia mempunyai jarak frekuensi 200kHz dengan Pahang FM 91.9MHz Kuala Rompin. Isyarat semakin jelas apabila menerima siaran Johor FM 92.1MHz di Tanjung Gemuk.
Isyarat sangat lemah diterima di Kuantan dan Gambang.
International region where are located nearby Malaysia borders usually can receive Malaysia radio stations via bordering transmitter.
About RTM, there are several state and district radio stations where are also available internationally through overspill signal because they are located not so far from neighboring countries border. In addition, for non-international border region, some of RTM state radio stations can be heard even further. Here are the listed RTM state and district radio stations where are available in neighboring countries of Malaysia.
1. Johor FM
As Johor is located next to Singapore, RTM Johor FM is also available in Singapore, even Indonesia (Batam, Karimun and Bintan) via 101.9MHz from Gunung Pulai.
2. Kedah FM
Kedah FM is actually available internationally in Thailand by following locations below with the frequencies.
- Satun via FM 105.7MHz from Gunung Raya
- Sadao and Dannok via FM 97.5MHz from Gunung Jerai
- Betong via FM 90.5MHz from Bukit Palong
3. Langkawi FM
As Langkawi is located adjacently to Thailand border and Mainland Kedah, RTM Langkawi FM 104.8MHz from Gunung Raya can be received in Satun, Thailand.
4. Kelantan FM
Available in Narathiwat Province, Thailand such as Waeng, Sungai Golok, Sungai Padi, Tak Bai and part of Mueang Narathiwat districts via 97.3MHz (Bukit Bakar) and 102.9MHz (Wakaf Che Yeh).
5. Perlis FM
FM 102.9MHz from Padang Pauh covers all areas in Perlis state, but RTM Perlis FM is available in small part of Thailand such as Sadao, Padang Besar and Satun (nearby Wang Kelian).
6. Sarawak FM
Available internationally in Brunei and part of West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
a. Brunei
- Bandar Seri Begawan via FM 101.5MHz from Bukit Mas (Limbang)
- Kuala Belait and Seria via FM 88.1MHz from Bukit Lambir (Miri)
b. West Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Sambas via FM 88.9MHz from Gunung Serapi (Kuching)
- Entikong and Balai Karangan via FM 94.8MHz from Bukit Ampangan (Serian)
Alongside FM frequency transmission, Sarawak FM is available in part of worldwide via shortwave transmission SW 9835kHz.
7. Sabah FM
Available in part of Brunei via FM 97.9MHz from Bukit Tampalagus (Sipitang, Sabah).
Alongside Brunei, Sabah FM is also available in Nunukan Island, Sebatik Island and part of Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia via Tawau frequency 95.7MHz from Gunung Andrassy.
8. Selangor FM
Transmitting via overspill signal from Gunung Ulu Kali without any terrains, RTM Selangor FM 100.9MHz is available internationally in part of Riau Province, Indonesia.
Rokan Hilir regency (Bagansiapiapi) can receive Selangor FM 100.9MHz clearly.
9. Limbang FM
Limbang is the northernmost division in Sarawak which locates next to Brunei. The Limbang division radio station RTM Limbang FM is available internationally in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on the frequency 104.9MHz from Bukit Mas transmitting station.
10. Miri FM
Available in Brunei (Kuala Belait and Seria) via 95.7MHz from Bukit Lambir.
11. Sabah VFM
The Sabahan languages radio station is available internationally in part of Brunei via FM 102.9MHz from Bukit Tampalagus, meanwhile it can be tuned in part of North Kalimantan Province such as Sebatik Island, Nunukan Island and few areas in Tarakan, Indonesia via FM 99.3MHz from Gunung Andrassy (Tawau).
12. Tawau FM
Available in part of North Kalimantan Province (Nunukan, Sebatik and Tarakan), Indonesia via FM 100.1MHz from Gunung Andrassy, Tawau, Sabah.
13. Labuan FM
Labuan FM operates with two frequencies, mainly FM 89.4MHz from Bukit Timbalai and FM 103.7MHz from RTM Labuan. The frequency FM 103.7MHz from RTM Labuan is sending feeds from the studio to Bukit Timbalai tower.
For Brunei, Labuan FM is available certainly via FM 89.4MHz in several locations such as Muara and coastal areas of Lambak.
14. Red FM
The Sarawak's bilingual radio station (English and Chinese) is available internationally in:
a. Brunei
- Bandar Seri Begawan via FM 104.1MHz from Bukit Mas (Limbang)
- Kuala Belait and Seria via FM 90.7MHz from Bukit Lambir (Miri)
b. West Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Sambas via FM 91.9MHz from Gunung Serapi (Kuching)
- Entikong and Balai Karangan via FM 97.2MHz from Bukit Ampangan (Serian)
15. Wai FM
The Sarawak indigenous radio station Wai FM is splited into two radio stations in different language, notably Wai FM Iban and Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan.
Outside of Kuching and Serian, Wai FM is often relayed on local radio stations such as Sri Aman FM, Sibu FM, Bintulu FM, Miri FM and Limbang FM.
Internationally Wai FM is available in part of West Kalimantan, Indonesia by following locations below:
==Wai FM Iban==
* Sambas via FM 101.3MHz from Gunung Serapi (Kuching)
* Entikong and Balai Karangan via FM 106.9MHz from Bukit Ampangan (Serian)
==Wai FM Bidayuh/Kayan==
* Sambas via FM 106.1MHz from Gunung Serapi (Kuching)
* Entikong and Balai Karangan via FM 101.7MHz from Bukit Ampangan (Serian)
In Peninsular Malaysia, there are 13 RTM state/regional radio stations namely Perlis FM, Langkawi FM, Kedah FM, Mutiara FM (Penang), Perak FM, Selangor FM, KL FM (Kuala Lumpur), Negeri FM (Negeri Sembilan), Pahang FM, Melaka FM, Johor FM, Kelantan and Terengganu FM.
Every state/regional radio station mainly targets the listeners in particular state, however it can be heard in neighboring state, even international region.
Here are the widest coverage of RTM state radio stations in Peninsular Malaysia (TOP 5).
1. Pahang FM
Alongside Pahang, it is also available in:
- Part of Perak via 107.5MHz and 100.3MHz
- South Terengganu (Kemaman) via 104.1MHz
- Kuala Lumpur via 107.5MHz
- Selangor via 107.5MHz
- Part of Negeri Sembilan via 107.5MHz & 92.0MHz
- Part of Melaka via 107.5MHz
- Part of Johor (Endau, Batu Anam) via 107.5MHz & 91.9MHz
- Small part of Kelantan (Lojing and Rantau Manis) via 107.5MHz & 100.3MHz
2. Perak FM
Alongside Perak, the radio stations can be heard in:
- Part of Penang via 104.1MHz
- South Kedah via 104.1MHz
- Northwest Selangor via 95.6MHz
- Part of Pahang via 94.7MHz
- Part of Kelantan via 94.7MHz
3. Negeri FM
Outside Negeri Sembilan state, RTM Negeri FM is also available in:
- Melaka via 107.7MHz
- Johor via 107.7MHz & 92.6MHz
- Kuala Lumpur via 92.6MHz
- Large part of Selangor via 92.6MHz
- Pahang via 92.6MHz & 107.7MHz
4. Selangor FM
The radio station primarily serves the listeners in Selangor state by covering the whole Selangor state, including Kuala Lumpur on the frequency FM 100.9MHz from Gunung Ulu Kali. Selangor FM is also available in South Perak, West Pahang, part of Negeri Sembilan and part of Melaka on the same frequency.
5. Melaka FM
Melaka FM broadcasts on the frequency FM 102.3MHz from Gunung Ledang to cover whole Melaka state, however it can be received in North Johor, South Pahang, part of Negeri Sembilan, and part of Southwest Selangor on FM 102.3MHz.
Tioman Island is located in Rompin District, Pahang. It is located adjacently to Kuala Rompin and Endau from mainland Pahang.
MYTV has no local UHF repeater in Tioman Island like RTM Nasional FM 100.7MHz and Pahang FM 96.8MHz. Alongside with DTH satellite transmission, MYTV viewers in Pulau Tioman can also receive DTT signal via existing transmitters.
Pulau Tioman viewers can try to receive MYTV DTT signal from Bukit Tinggi, Johor (Mersing) on UHF 546MHz (CH30) and UHF 562MHz (CH32) with outdoor UHF antenna.
In conclusion, MYTV in Tioman Island, Pahang can be received its UHF signal from Bukit Tinggi on UHF 546MHz (CH30) and UHF 562MHz (CH32).
