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RDS
Setting RDS Reception Mode and
Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio
information system using the 57 kHz subcarrier of
regular FM broadcast. The RDS allows you to
receive a variety of information such as traffic
information, station names, and to automatically
re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is
broadcasting the same programme.
1 Press the SOURCE button until a radio
frequency appears in the display.
2 Press the "F" button. The indicator will
illuminate.
3 Press the AF button to activate the RDS mode.
4 Press the g DN or f UP button to tune in
the desired RDS station.
NOTE
When the BAND button is pressed for at least 2 seconds
while the PS (Programme Service Name) is being
displayed, the display shows the station frequency for 5
seconds, then returns to the previous display. To show the
PS (Programme Service Name) in the display, press and
hold the BAND button for at least 2 seconds again.
5 Press the AF button to deactivate the RDS
mode.
RDS Operation
Tips
The RDS digital data includes the followings:
PI Programme Identification
PS Programme Service Name
AF List of Alternative Frequencies
TP Traffic Programme
TA Traffic Announcement
PTY Programme Type
EON Enhanced Other Networks
R.TEXT Radio Text Information
F AF
SOURCE
g DN f UP