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Digital TV Station Malaysia, How do I tune to digital TV station?
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Feb 24 2018, 08:29 PM
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All these are received in Segamat, north Johore.. Featured are Mediacorp Ch5, Ch8, Vasantham & Suria from Bukit Batok while TV1 and TV3 HD from Gn. Ledang. Kinda hate the siaran MYTV watermark though.. Hopefully MYTV will remove it since it's very annoying. Btw There is a problem with my MYTV box that it tends to say 'No Signal' whenever i tune to Okto or ChU. But other Singapore channels are fine and crystal clear.
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Feb 25 2018, 07:35 AM
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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 24 2018, 10:57 PM) You use outdoor antenna to receive it, right? Did you put your antenna high, high up (just like houses in Muar areas)? And, do you use any signal boosters? No, i did not put a very high antenna just like the ones in Muar, instead i use a lowered version of it since i live on a hill that can receive Singapore TV and FM very strong. (that is in Pekan Jabi area, like in the pic below)I have seperate antennas for S'pore and M'sia TV. One is pointing to Bkt. Batok while the other one is pointing to Gunung Ledang. Also i did use signal booster for my antenna. This post has been edited by Fred_Shortwave: Feb 25 2018, 07:46 AM Attached thumbnail(s) |
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Feb 26 2018, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(Pujun @ Feb 25 2018, 08:56 AM) the antenna shown in the picture, is it VHF or UHF or V/U combined? what brand/model is it? It is VHF for the first one. Local made (Tanaka) model from Muar. However there are V/U combined antennas on the market. Seperate boosters are used for the two mentioned antennas.sorry, i'm from a country where this type of antenna is never seen but it seems quite popular in malaysia. This post has been edited by Fred_Shortwave: Feb 27 2018, 02:27 PM |
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Feb 26 2018, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(shaun_kok @ Feb 25 2018, 04:02 PM) Channel U (HD) on Channel 35 should be available to North Johor viewers after analogue switchover provided if nothing was transmitted from Gunung Ledang on that frequency. However reception may be possible in Central Johor (someone in Kluang was able to sucessfully receive Channel U (HD), at that time it is a test signal with quality issues due to interference from NTV7 Gunung Ledang) Don't forget Melaka viewers too!About Malaysian TV coverage in Singapore, the digital TV signal technically could penetrate Singapore if there is no interference, but however do not forget SCTV issue which is transmitted on the exact same frequency as MYTV signal from Gunung Pulai, Skudai and Pelangi which somehow restrict reach to Singapore. Before relay is built I could suffer frequent dropouts despite living very near to transmitter and adequate antenna installation due to strong SCTV reception. (however it will become a different issue if the offending SCTV analogue TV signal switches off later, it will become what you said that the signal reception could be possible in Singapore, especially in high level floors.) However I do not agree with the reception is designed for Singaporean viewers although the reception is possible, just like Singapore TV reception is not designed for reception in Malaysia although the reception is technically possible in Johor with varying levels of antenna height. So that when North Johor viewers are complaining about reception issues on Channel U back on 2010, Mediacorp just say that it is way out of their control since it does not affect Singapore. A rather similar case happens in Brunei where the reception from Malaysian masts from Limbang and Miri is possible although it is designed for Malaysian viewers. (possibly the reception is available to whole of Brunei via outdoor antenna and their masts are vertically polarised while Malaysian masts are horizontal polarised) |
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Mar 2 2018, 12:42 PM
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Is there anyone here from Segamat area (besides me) that can get Singapore TV, if i may ask?
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Jun 20 2018, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(joeblow @ Jun 17 2018, 09:35 PM) My area is jb. Maybe it is my reception issue. So be it. If not for world cup I wouldn't have adjusted for the channel. Watch SG channels lahh.. Even World Cup on Okto is more sharper than on RTM TV1/TV2. Even my hometown in Parit Raja can receive it very clearly! |
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Jun 26 2018, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(truelife @ Jun 20 2018, 12:55 PM) May I know are you using a tall outdoor antenna? Yes, the standard outdoor fish bone one. Not really too tall like in Yong Peng, but the height is adequate enough to receive SG digital TV as well as some Batam channels (both analogue / digital) I went to my relative's house in Batu Pahat recently. She could receive very clear Singapore DTT channels because her outdoor roof antenna is extremely tall. The only problem is receiving TV3 analogue and Channel U digital. |
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QUOTE(Joseph Hahn @ Nov 9 2018, 03:10 PM) Yeah Gunung Ledang i guess. I just put it at the back of the TV. Signal strength around 30%. But it's so sensitive that if i put the cable differently the signal will be lost. Wait, isn't the majority of Malaccans install high fishbone antenna?[attachmentid=10099805] |
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Feb 16 2019, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(Joseph Hahn @ Nov 29 2018, 08:50 AM) For what? To get Singapore channels? FYI I'm from Segamat too and my neighbourhood can get SG channels.. Here i attach some photos of Pekan Jabi near Jalan Buloh Kasap with familiar high antennas that you surely recognize..![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This post has been edited by Fred_Shortwave: Feb 16 2019, 07:45 PM |
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Feb 16 2019, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 16 2019, 08:28 PM) Woah is it? Since when Segamat are able to receive SG channels? Or that is only possible since digital TV is available in Singapore? Only certain parts of Segamat can receive Singapore TV, especially Labis, Chaah, Bekok and areas with higher elevation like Pekan Jabi which has strong and direct line-of-sight propagation to Bukit Batok. Other parts of Segamat aren't able to receive SG TV signals due to weak propagation. Previously, residents in those mentioned areas like Pekan Jabi can receive analogue channels from SG and they can also receive digital channels too. Even most SG FM stations are receivable in Pekan Jabi. They're like a different neighborhood from the rest of Segamat and most people wouldn't notice it's existance. Previously, can SG analogue TV channels (which has been ceased) be able to receive it there? Are you able to receive SG channels yourself? Could you share some photos on the signal reception readings as well? Is it entire Segamat are able to receive Singapore channels with strong signal reception, or only certain parts of Segamat? What are the things needed to do/have to receive SG channels in Segamat like in your neighbourhood? Signal booster? Cuz what I know, people over there don't install TV antennas high up like in Muar to receive Singapore channels. Well it's true that Segamat residents don't erect higher antennas like in Muar because of the strong direct line-of-sight propagation and higher elevation. Only Chaah does that AFAIK. You'll only need a standard fishbone antenna with booster erected on a pole 15-20 metres high in order to receive SG TV in those areas. I'll try to repost some pics of my reception of Mediacorp channels here in Segamat which i did upload almost a year ago on this thread.. |
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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 16 2019, 08:28 PM) Woah is it? Since when Segamat are able to receive SG channels? Or that is only possible since digital TV is available in Singapore? A throwback photo collection of Singapore digital TV signals received in Segamat almost a year ago...Previously, can SG analogue TV channels (which has been ceased) be able to receive it there? Are you able to receive SG channels yourself? Could you share some photos on the signal reception readings as well? Is it entire Segamat are able to receive Singapore channels with strong signal reception, or only certain parts of Segamat? What are the things needed to do/have to receive SG channels in Segamat like in your neighbourhood? Signal booster? Cuz what I know, people over there don't install TV antennas high up like in Muar to receive Singapore channels. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 17 2019, 12:14 AM) Oh I see... Thank you very much for the explanation. Really appreciate that. I don't have any information about reception of Singapore TV channels in Bukit Siput, but generally that area is unable to receive such a strong signal from SG because of weak propagation, and i never see any houses with high antennas there. You could try erecting a 50ft pole like the ones in Muar and use 37e UHF antenna with booster to try if you can receive SG TV with medium signal quality in Bukit Siput. (houses in Pekan Jabi which is my area has shorter poles with 27e because SG TV signal is too strong there due to higher ASL).Usually how many "elements" of the outdoor antenna being used to receive adequate Singapore DTT channels in Segamat? 14e? 27e? or the very long 37e UHF antenna? Is it true to say that signal booster is definitely a must use equipment to receive Singapore DTT in entire Segamat area? How about 37e antenna + booster? Will it able to receive adequate signal for Singapore DTT channels? Will this somehow cause Malaysia DTT signal to become "overload", making it unable to detect by the TV / digital TV box when tune to Malaysia DTT frequency in Segamat (546MHz, I suppose), or pixelated? How about in Taman Kekwa, Bukit Siput? Any info that the area are able to receive Singapore channels? How's the reception there? Is it good enough to just install it on rooftop, or have to install a pole of up to 20 metres high to receive? Try to find an antenna contractor in Muar or Labis since electrical shops in Segamat town usually does not offer high antenna construction services. And yes, you definitely do need a booster to pull weak SG TV signals if you in Segamat. Also, be sure to check if SG FM radio stations are receivable in that area with medium signal strength because that will usually determine how strong VHF (radio/TV) signals from Singapore or further south (Batam and Bengkalis). A strong booster paired with a strong will usually not overload M'sian DTT signals nor the DTV set top box, i have a strong antenna + booster at my home in Segamat and my grandaunt's home in Parit Raja and they do not overload the DTT box or the signal. This post has been edited by Fred_Shortwave: Feb 17 2019, 08:32 PM |
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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 18 2019, 01:49 AM) I did ask my relative staying in Segamat about it. They say, like no one install like the 50ft long high pole there in Bukit Siput. So usually if no one installs that in the particular area, then it's usually SG channels can't be received. That saying was many years ago la... But to think again, perhaps the signal reception for DTT may be different than the previous analogue TV signals, and who knows Singapore DTT channels now can be receive there easily? DTT signals from SG is 3 times lesser in terms of transmitter power as compared to analogue signals.. And Segamat is well know for common lightning strikes, so some might install a lightning arrester. My antenna doesn't have such arrester, and i don't even turn on my TV when thunderstorm or rain happens anyway, so my TV survived.Sounds like "No harm trying", but some may concern that erecting a 50ft pole high up like this, can easily get strike by lightning, hence damaging TV equipment. Some would say that lightning strikes often occur in that area, or some might say they already kena strike by lightning many times, so they don't feel like continue to receive Singapore channels, so some may choose not to risk. Is it true? How would the Johorian tackle this issue to prevent from getting their TV damaged by lightning? Besides a lightning arrester, is there any other way? Or I would say, any cheaper and effective way? Or the Johorians will be just "When lightning strikes my TV until spoil, then only see how"? Hmm, if that's the case, then in what scenario it will cause the TV or DTV box to signal overload especially due to the use of signal booster? How different is the reception like, compare with 14e + masthead amplifier (booster), and 37e without masthead amplifier (booster)? *masthead amplifier: the type that is electrically powered and can switch on/off, for outdoor antenna use. Example: If the line-of-sight distance from main tower (according to Google, but not directly able to be seen the tower from naked eye), to the receiving location (house) is only about 25km. And then, you use outdoor 14e antenna + masthead amplifier (booster) to receive DTT channels. Will this causes it to signal overload? Is this an accurate way to determine whether SG DTT channels has chance to be able to receive in that particular area within Johor? Or just a reference? And what do you mean by medium signal strength? We can't see signal % readings on FM radio. LOL... Did you mean by, able to receive Singapore FM radio with some static occasionally but still listenable, or how? If the transmitter is near the receiver, and if you use a masthead amp for your 14e antenna, then it will overload. That happened when i was receiving Gn Ledang analogue and digital signals on my TV using the same antenna (for receiving SG TV) in Pekan Jabi three years ago. Usually it'll show up "No Signal" if you're using DTV STB or ghosting if your receiving analogue. It doesn't happen for Gn Pulai TV signal though.. So for signals from nearest transmitter, avoid turning on the booster as it'll overload except using a small antenna. Only use booster if you're receiving distant / DX TV signals from Gn Pulai, SG, Batam or Bengkalis. QUOTE And what do you mean by medium signal strength? We can't see signal % readings on FM radio. LOL... Did you mean by, able to receive Singapore FM radio with some static occasionally but still listenable, or how? Yes. If you're able to receive Singapore FM radio with some static occasionally but still listenable, then there are chances that you can receive SG TV in your area. But that's only a reference, not really that accurate, but it really helps. Bear in mind that you have to use a car radio not that cheapo portable radio... Tune in to 88.9, 96.8, 93.8, 92.4, 92.0 for SG and 90.6, 97.1 and 106.0 for Indonesia (Batam and Bengkalis).. This post has been edited by Fred_Shortwave: Feb 18 2019, 07:21 PM |
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