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Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Basics
Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such
data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following ser-
vice is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
Program Service Name (PS)
Display
The name of station is displayed.
Alternative Frequency (AF)
When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the
same program is tuned in automatically.
Best Station
The AF function is effective even for RDS broadcasting
stations that have been already preset when the AF mode
is activated. This function is called “Best Station.”
Select a preset number. If the reception is poor, the func-
tion automatically searches for another station that is
broadcasting the same program. If the reception is good,
the station is renewed. Activating the region mode allows
a selected network area to become smaller.
The AF function that was activated in a band previously is
still effective in the band even after changing bands.
Traffic Program (TP)
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic infor-
mation.
The program which broadcast the traffic information is
called Traffic Program (TP).
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Radio announcements on traffic conditions.
Clock Time (CT) Service
When receiving an RDS station, the CT (Clock Time) ser-
vice automatically adjusts the time.
"-- : --" is displayed in areas where CT service is not avail-
able. (
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Page 22 for Clock Adjustment)
Program Type (PTY) Display
RDS FM stations provide a program type identification
signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc.
