RECEIVING RDS STATIONS <U.K. and Europe models only>
RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various information, such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), etc.
RDS function is carried out among the network stations.
* This unit utilizes PS, PTY, RT and CT to receive RDS broadcast stations.
Displaying RDS data
AUTO ST
This unit can be turned into the following four modes to display RDS data.
PS (Program Service name) mode:
Displays the name of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency.
RT (Radio Text) mode:
Displays information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received.
PTY (Program Type) mode:
Displays the type of the program on the RDS station now being received. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations as shown on the next page.
CT (Clock Time) mode:
Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station now being received. Time of the