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RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
Standard mode
:
Spectrum analyser/Panorama/Screen saver
mode:
Clock mode:
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
•
Automatic retuning
of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF
t
• Receiving
traffic announcements
, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA
t
• Selecting stations by the
type of
programme
. — PTY
t
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT
t
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Radio
band
Preset
number
Frequency/
Station name
Tuner
icon
Radio
band
Preset
number
Frequency/
Station name
Radio
band
Preset
number
Frequency/
Station name
Clock