Malaysia begins DVB-T2 digital broadcasts in Johor
Malaysia is starting to transmit digital TV signals in the southern state of Johor. Residents in Johor including the southern tip of Johor Bahru is able to receive the digital versions of the terrestrial channels.
Here are screen shots of channels you can receive if you stay in that region. Channels include TV1, TV2, TV3, NTV7, 8Tv, TV9, TVAH. All channels are transmitted over two frequencies of 682 and 698 MHz and are in Standard Definition only.
If you own a Draco set top box or any DVB-T2 box living in Woodlands area, do test it if you are able to receive the Malaysian broadcasts (and comment below).
Our review of DRACO DVB-T2 set top box for receiving Mediacorp TV broadcasts in Singapore. You can also purchase other models to receive digital broadcasts as analog broadcasts will be switched over by Dec 2017 (in Singapore) and by 2020 for the region.
In addition, residents are also capable of receiving Singapore’s Mediacorp 7 TV channels using a DVB-T2 receiver.
I stay at Sembawang , I can receive 8tv channel ,if i watch it is free of charge in singapore?
I also managed to pick up at Punggol Beach
Those living in the north having a clear view of malaysia,position your antenna towards that direction and retune
Whoa really nice to receive so many channels.
Some of are audio only channels
Some channel delayed loading and not so stable
Had to keep the antenna pointed towards malaysia else not stable
Hope the malaysia side will increase transmission power so SG can pick it up
Where was your exact location? in a chalet ? HDB block ?
At the changi beach
Had to point the antenna towards the sea and malaysia
are you using a portable USB DVB_T2 tuner plugged into a notebook?
Is on an android phone
USB dongle sold on eBay
USB DVB-T2 tuner for android phones
Need to download an app to use it
Only work on android 6 and below
For phone with micro usb connector and support OTG
Those living =at woodlands should really give It a try.
Did you try and get a better antenna?
I didn’t for now
It is actually pointing the antenna towards malaysia and the sea
Any screen shots . How is the reception? Which dvb-t2 device did you use ? Did you need an amplifier ?
Managed to receive malaysian DVB-T2 changi village using android DVB-T2 dongles
Had to stay near the coast and direct the antenna towards malaysia to get it