RDS - Traffic announcements
TA Mode: Press TA 1 second to turn on / off the TA function.
When TA mode is turned on, the TA indicator will display.
When traffic announcement is received, the unit will temporarily switch to the tuner mode (regardless of
the current mode) and begin broadcasting the announcement at volume level 20 (if the current volume
level is below 20). After the traffic announcement is over, it will return to the previous mode and volume
level. When TA is turned on, SEEK, SCAN, AMS function can only be received or saved when traffic
program identification (TP) code is received.
RDS - EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
When EON data is received, the EON indicator lights and the TA and AF functions are enhanced.
TA: Traffic information can be received from the current station or stations in other network.
AF: The frequency list of preset RDS stations is updated by EON data. EON enables the radio to make
fuller use of RDS information. It constantly updates the AF list of preset stations, including the one that
currently tuned into. If you preset a station around the area at your home, you will later be able to receive
the same station at an alternative frequency, or any other station serving the same program, EON also
keeps track of locally available TP stations for quick reception RDS FM stations provide a program type
identification signal. Example: news, rock, info, sport, etc.
RDS - PTY reception (Program type)
RDS FM station provide a program type identification signal.
Example: NEWS, ROCK, INFO; SPORT; ETC.
PTY Mode: press PTY to enter the MUSIC type or press twice to enter the SPEECH type, then use buttons
1 - 6 to select the desired program type. The selected PTY type is shown and searching starts if no other
function is selected for 2 seconds. If there is no corresponding program type, NO PTY is shown and the
unit will return to normal mode.
Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic
information.
TP (Traffic Program Identification) Broadcasting of
traffic information
TA (Traffic Announcements Identification) Radio
announcements on traffic conditions
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