03 Daily Use

Changing the DAB Station Information

It is possible to change the information displayed on the second line of the display when listening to a DAB station. There are seven types of information

available as listed below with examples to the right.

1Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) This is scrolling text information supplied by the DAB station. It may comprise information on music titles or details of the programme and is provided by the broadcaster.

2Signal Bar Shows the transmission signal level.

3Program Type (PTY) This is a description of the type of programme provided by the DAB station and is provided by the broadcaster.

4Multiplex Name This will show the multiplex that is broadcasting the programme you are listening to.

5Channel and Frequency This displays the channel number and the transmission frequency.

6Signal Error Rate If the transmission signal contains errors the system can apply correction.

The amount of signal correction can be displayed as a numerical value between 0 and 99. As the value increases, you will hear the signal degrade.

To improve reception, try adjusting the position of the antenna. Please note a signal error rate of 30 or more will make the station un-listenable.

7Signal Information This shows the digital bit-rate and the signal mode.

8Time This shows the current time and is provided by the broadcaster so will always be accurate.

9Date This displays the date and is provided by the broadcaster.

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BBC Radio 5 Live DLS scrolling

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BBC Radio 5 Live

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BBC Radio 5 Live News

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BBC Radio 5 Live BBC National DAB

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BBC Radio 5 Live 11C 220.352MHz

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BBC Radio 5 Live Signal error 1

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BBC Radio 5 Live 80kbps Mono

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BBC Radio 5 Live 12:38:33 AM

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BBC Radio 5 Live 28/12/2009

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