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Receiving FM Stations with RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations are now providing. It allows the FM stations to send additional signals along with their regular pro- gramme signals. For example, the stations send their station names and information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS signal, the RDS indicator lights up and the station frequency (and then the station name if sent) is displayed.
One convenient RDS service is “Enhanced Other Networks (EON)”. This allows the Unit to automatically switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area.
❏Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do all RDS stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Note: RDS may not work correctly if the station to which you are tuned is not transmitting properly or if the signal strength is weak.
What Information RDS can Provide
PS (Program Service name)
Identifies each station by a name.
TA (Traffic Announcement Identification)
Identifies that a traffic announcement is being broadcast in your area.
RT (Radio Text)
Allows the RDS station to send text messages that appear on the display of the unit.
PTY (Programme Type)
Identifies the type of RDS programme. This allows you to locate a specific type of programme being broadcast.
The programme types are as follows:
TRAFFIC: | Traffic announcement |
NEWS: | News |
INFO: | Information. |
POP M: | Pop music |
ROCK M: | Rock music |
M.O.R. M: | |
LIGHT M: | Light music |
CLASSICS: | Classics |
OTHER M: | Other music |
AFFAIRS: | Topical programme expanding on current news or affairs |
SPORT: | Sports events |
EDUCATE: | Educational programmes |
DRAMA: | Radio plays |
CULTURE: | Programmes on national or regional culture |
SCIENCE: | Programmes on natural sciences and technology |
VARIED: | Other programmes like comedies or ceremonies |
NONE: | Undefined |
ALARM: | Emergency broadcasts |
EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
Provides information available on RDS stations other than the one which is being received.
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