Don't use 88.4 - You're right that Mai is too strong.
88.1 or 88.2 are the only usable frequencies at band bottom in Auckland.
> Hey!
>
> We're planninig on going to air in east auckland side and cannot
> decide on the frequency as we're not sure whats around us. If anyone
> can give us an email letting us know that their radio station might
> be interfering with us in Howick/cocklebay botany, meadowlands, north
> park, or anywhere near us let us know.
>
> at the moment we cant pick up anything in that spectrum so we need
> your help please!
>
> If we go for 88.4, mai fm has quite a strong signal. Do you think it
> will affect my signal or degrade it in anyway, and if so, do you
> think we can ask them to limit their frequency range in howick, as
> they are only supposed to be on 88.6
>
> any help would be appreciated!
>
> Thanks to Valdus Radio for all your help so far, Mike, your'e a
> legend dude!
>
> thanks!
>
> Cath and Kermy