Please refer to the User manual for
detailed
information on
how to
configure and
explore
your device
.
Basic RDS
STEP 8
PI Code Calculator
The PI code is your station's 'digital address'. This is a hexadecimal code assigned by the broadcasting
authorities in most countries, except for the United States where the PI code is numerically calculated from
the station's callsign.
NOTE:
For further information on how to use the PI Code Calculator, refer to the complete
User manual,
page 41
.
PTY Selection
The Program Type identifies the station's programming format from a list. There are two lists, for the
European RDS system and for the American RBDS specification. The proper PTY can be selected from a
drop-down menu.
TA Timeout
An automatic timeout option has been included into SmartGen 4.1 to prevent from an extended
software-activated TA flag. The timeout can be set choosing between 1 and 255 minutes. This will
automatically deactivate the TA flag after the programmed time elapses.
Dynamic PS
The Dynamic PS can hold up to 64 characters of a text, which can be set to scroll across the RDS radio
faceplate.
This screen allows reading and editing of all important RDS parameters needed for the Basic RDS
applications.