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RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
Standard mode :
Tuner Radio
icon band
Frequency/
Station name
Spectrum analyser/Panorama/Screen saver
mode:
Radio Preset
number
band
Clock mode:
Radio Preset
band number
18
Preset
number
Frequency/
Station name
Frequency/
Station name
Clock
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 19
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 20
• Selecting stations by the type of
programme. — PTY t page 21
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT
t page 22
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.