In areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received, the RDS broadcast functions do not operate. (In such case, the procedures from pages 34 to 38 are not necessary.)

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

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), EON (Enhanced Other Networks), etc.

RDS function is used by network stations.

DESCRIPTION OF RDS DATA

This unit can receive PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON when receiving RDS broadcast stations.

PS (Program Service name) mode:

The name of the RDS station now being received is displayed.

PTY (Program Type) mode:

The type of the program on the RDS station now being received is displayed. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of your desired program type. For details, see page 36.

RT (Radio Text) mode:

Information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received is displayed using a maximum of 64 alphabetical characters, including umlaut sign. If other characters are used on the RT data, they are displayed with under-bars.

CT (Clock Time) mode:

Current time is displayed in the following form. The CT data from the station being received changes every minute.

Hour Minute

If the data is accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may appear.

EON (Enhanced Other Networks):

See page 38.

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