Best kept secret in The Netherlands is the beautiful Alblasserwaard. Even on public holidays the roads are quiet, perfect for cycling through a classic Dutch Polder scenery…
I heard Klokradio the local FM station in the Alblasserwaard on 107 MHz with 200 Watts from the village of Molenaarsgraaf. The distance is only 24 kilometers, but reception was a bit compromised with RPL FM from my home QTH on the adjacent 107.1 MHz.
Kees from the Technical Department (who is a HAM operator) was so kind to send me a detailed confirmation email:
Dear Peter,
We hereby confirm your receipt on April 10, 2025, 5:34 PM from Klokradio on 107.0 MHz.
Thank you for your message. It is always nice for us to hear where we can be received.
Klokradio is the local broadcaster of Alblasserdam and Molenlanden in the Alblasserwaard. We started our broadcasts on December 15, 1990 and have existed for 35 years this year.
Because we have a large broadcasting area, we now use three transmitters/antennas.
One antenna is on a flat in Alblasserdam (97.3 MHz) and the other two in Molenaarsgraaf (107.0 and 92.1 MHz).
Attached is a photo of the mast in Molenaarsgraaf. The two horizontally stacked antennas at the top left are for 107 MHz, the yagi opposite for 92.1 MHz. The lower yagi is a receiving antenna for 97.3 MHz, which receives the signal from Alblasserdam and transmits it again on the other two frequencies. In this way we do not have delays when switching between the three frequencies (via RDS in the car). A bit complicated, but that is the disadvantage of a large, elongated service area.
In addition, some pictures that you might like.
We transmit 24 hours a day, but because we work with volunteers, a large part of that time is filled by “the computer”. The broadcast that you heard was one of our live presented programs.
Of course I looked at your website; nice to read what equipment you (have) used.
Thanks again and good luck with the hobby, 73’s.
Kind regards,
Kees (PE1NAC)
Klokradio Techniek
