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USING THE RDS FUNCTION
What is RDS?
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a digital information system deve-
loped by theEBU (European Broadcast Union). Piggy-backed on n-
ormal FM broadcasts, RDS offers a variety of information services
and automatic retuning functions for RDS-compatible car stereos.
In1988, RDS became available in the United Kingdom,France,West
Germany, Ireland and Sweden. Test transmissions are being con-
ducted in many other European countries. It is expected that RDS
will be available in most western European countries in the near fu-
ture.
5. AF/REG function (ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
When press short, AF/REG switching mode is selected.
When AF/REG switching mode is selected, the radio checks the
signal strength of the AF all the time. When press long, it is activa-
ted as regional mode ON/OFF.
-Regional mode ON:
AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented to the station which have
all PI codes same as current station. REG segment is turned on in
LCD display.
-Regional mode OFF
The regional code in the format of PI code is ignored when AF swi-
tching or PI SEEK is implemented.
6. TA function (TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT)
When press short, it is activated as TA mode on or off.
When TA mode is on and traffic announcement is transmitted.
