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RDS OPERAtION
The unit provides basic functions of RDS, including PI (Program
Identification), radio station name, RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock
Time), AF (Alternative Frequency), TA (Traffic Announcement) and
PTY (Program Type) Selection.
ENTER Rds ModE
To enter RDS mode, press the page switching icon ( 1/2).
PTY list will be displayed on the user interface.
PTY FuNCTioN
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PTY is the abbreviation for Program Type which is a code
defining the type of program being broadcasted (eg. News or
Rock).
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When you enter RDS mode, six PTY show up on the first
page.
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Use the scroll bar and arrows on the user interface to view the
next/previous page of PTY.
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Touch the PTY you desire directly and searching will auto start.
aF FuNCTioN
Alternative Frequencies Lists are used for the same program service
and used in conjunction with the PI code (Program Identification
code) to assist automatic tuning.
Using this information, a radio can automatically search out another
station that is playing the same material. This is useful when the
station you are listening to is fading out.
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During auto switching radio frequency, some interference may
be heard. Turning off AF function can settle this problem.
Ta FuNCTioN
The TA (Traffic Announcement flag) function lets the unit receive
traffic announcements automatically no matter what media source
is playing back. The TA function can be activated for a TP (Traffic
Program) station broadcasting traffic information.
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Press the [FM/AM] button to activate or deactivate this
function.
PRogRaM sERViCE (Ps)
Used for receiver displays of an 8 character alpha numeric program
service name which may use upper or lower case characters, eg.
{BBC_4_FM}, {Classic_}...
CT (CloCK TiME)
Some stations broadcast the time and date within the encoded
RDS signal. The clock time is automatically adjusted when ‚CT‘ is
set to ‚On‘.
RT (Radio TExT)
When this function is activated, the unit will display short message
data transmitted from the provider, such as station information, the
name of the current broadcasted song and the artist name.
