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18 RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only)
18.1
INTRODUCTION
The Falcon 15 FM supports either RDS (Radio Data System) or RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System)
generation as an option (please refer to the initial Chapter for further information).
The Radio Data System was developed in Europe, while RBDS is the USA implementation of european RDS.
Thus, for North America (US, Canada and Mexico) the RBDS system must to be selected, while for the rest of
the world one must select RDS system.
The RDS / RBDS programming and configuration is accessible only via the Pc control software supplied with the
processor. Please refer to the previous chapter for installation & setup procedure instructions for this software.
For the sake of simplicity, the more generic and established term RDS will be used throughout this manual.
18.2 CHOOSING BETWEEN RDS OR RBDS SYSTEM
Selection of the Data System to be used (RDS or RBDS) can be achieved from the SETUP page in the Pc
Control Software page, upon connection to a processor with the RDS/RBDS option installed.
Click OK to confirm. A the top of the page, the RDS section / menu will be enabled.: