Display modes - FM

Display modes - FM

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several useful features. In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options:-

1.

Press and release the Info button to cycle through each of the options.

a.

Scrolling text

Displays scrolling text messages such

 

 

as artist/track name, phone in number

 

 

etc.

b.

Program type

Displays type of station being listened to

 

 

e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.

c.

Time and date

Displays the current time and date.

d.

Frequency

Displays frequency of the station being

 

 

listened to.

e.

Audio mode

Display shows Auto (stereo) or Mono.

Note: Your radio will display 'No Radio Text' on the lower line of the display if there is no scrolling text available and 'No PTY' if there is no programme type information.

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Roberts Radio Vintage manual Display modes - FM

FAQ

What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System, a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme.

What display options are available in FM mode?

In FM mode, the bottom line of the display can be set to display scrolling text, program type, time and date, frequency, and audio mode.

Why does my radio display 'No Radio Text'?

If there is no scrolling text available, your radio will display 'No Radio Text' on the lower line of the display.