Using RDS Functions
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for
transmitting data signals along with FM
programs. These data signals, which are
inaudible, provide a variety of features such
as: program service name, program type
display, traffic announcement standby,
automatic tuning, and program type tuning,
intended to aid radio listeners in tuning toa
desired station.
Program Service Name Display
Displays the name of the network/station
when you tune in a station providing RDS
services.
To display the frequency
To display PTY information
Note
- RDS services may not be provided by all
stations.
« RDS functions, like AF and TA, are only
active when your radio is tuned to RDS sta-
tions.
When you tune in to a RDS station, the
frequency display automatically changes to
the network /station name after a few
seconds.
Hold down [BAND] button for more than 2
seconds.
The frequency of the current station is
displayed until you release the button.
Press the [TA] button for more than 2
seconds.
The PTY information for the current station
is displayed for 8 seconds.
¢ The PTY display information correlates
with the list on page 22.
* "NO PTY" is displayed if the station
currently being received is not
broadcasting a PTY code or is broadcasting
a PTY code different those shown on
page 22.
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