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RDS stands for
Radio Data System
and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. Many FM sta-
tions use it these days.
The T-433 supports the following types of RDS data:
■
PS: Program Service Name
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name appears on the display.
■
RT: Radio Text
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting RT
text information, the text scrolls across the display.
Note:
If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
maybe displayed intermittently or not at all.
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
Note:
You must be tuned to an FM station that supports RT
(Radio Text) in order to display any text.
Notes:
• If the current station does not support RDS, only the
frequency, preset name (see page 18), and clock will
be displayed. If the current preset has no name, only
the frequency and clock will be displayed.
• In some cases, it may take between 2 and 15 seconds
for the RT text to be displayed.
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the RT
data is being received.
• When tuned to an RDS station that’s not transmitting
any RT data, the message “No Text” will be dis-
played.
Using RDS
(European models only)
Press the [DISPLAY] button
repeatedly to show the following
information.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
DISPLAY
ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET
KEY MODE TIMER
BAND TUNING
/
PRESET
FM MODE
CLEAR
MEMORY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
Frequency
Clock RT (Radio Text)
Preset name or PS
(Program Service name)
Tuning into Radio Stations Manually
1
Use the [BAND] button to select
FM or AM.
The band switches between FM and
AM each time you press the button.
2
Use the [KEY MODE] button to
select Tuning mode (TUNING
indicator on).
The mode switches between Tuning
and Preset each time you press the but-
ton.
3
Use the TUNING/PRESET
[ ]/[ ] buttons to tune into a
station.
The tuning frequency is shown on the
display.
For each button press, the frequency
will change in 0.02 MHz steps for FM,
and 9 kHz steps for AM.
If you hold down the button for more
than 0.5 second, the T-433 will find the
next station automatically.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
DISPLAY
ACCUCLOCK TUNING PRESET
KEY MODE TIMER
BAND TUNING
/
PRESET
FM MODE
CLEAR
MEMORY
TUNING/PRESET
KEY MODE
BAND
TUNING indicator
BAND
TUNING PRESET
KEY MODE
TUNING
/
PRESET
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