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Using the RDS Functions
Using the RDS Functions
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for transmitting data along with FM programs. This
data, which is inaudible, provides a variety of features such as: program service name, pro-
gram type display, traffic announcement standby, automatic tuning and program type tuning,
intended to aid radio listeners in tuning to a desired station.
Note:
• RDS service may not be provided by all stations.
• RDS functions, like AF (Alternative Frequencies search) and TA (Traffic Announcement
standby), are only active when your radio is tuned to RDS stations.
Displaying the Frequency
When you want to know the frequency of the current station, you can switch frequency dis-
play ON.
• Display the Preset Station List by pressing the
DISPLAY button.
Program Service Name
The Program Service Name is the name of networks/stations providing RDS Service.
PTY Information
PTY (Program Type ID code) information for the currently tuned station appears on the dis-
play. The information is correlated with the list in the section “PTY List” on page 32.
Note:
• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, “NONE” will be displayed. This indicates
that the station has not defined its program contents.
PTY information
Program Service Name
Frequency
