Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
What is the Radio Data System?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name. RDS is available only on FM stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
*Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
Receiving RDS broadcastsSimply select a station from the FM band.When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS informationEach time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Clock display
*If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the station name may not appear in the display.