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DAB Display Modes
The bottom line of the DAB radio display is the
information display.
Press INFO repeatedly to change the information
displayed.
The DAB information display options are shown
below.
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message that
the broadcaster may include with their transmissions.
The message usually includes information, such as
programme details etc.
Signal Strength
This shows a slide bar to indicate the signal strength,
the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will be from
left to right.
Programme Type
This describes the “style” or “genre” of the programme
that is being broadcast.
Ensemble
This displays the name of the multiplex that contains
the station you are listening to. A multiplex is a
collection of radio stations that are bundled and
transmitted on one frequency. There are national and
local multiplexes. Local ones contain stations that are
specific to that area.
DAB – unlike normal radio, groups together several
radio stations and transmits them on one frequency.
Frequency
This shows the frequency of the current station.
Audio Bit Rate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being
received.
Audio Coding
The display will show the audio coding format.
Time / Date
This displays the current time and date provided
automatically by the broadcaster.
DLS
Signal Strength
Programme Type
Ensemble
Frequency
Audio Bit Rate
Audio Coding
Time
Date
BBC Radio 2
BBC National DAB
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