The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service
which allows stations to send additional information
along with the regular radio programme signal.
RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only.
1
Tune in an FM station (see page 35).
2
Press the RDS button.
Each time the RDS button is pressed, the RDS mode is
changed as follows:
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RDS
PROGRAM SERVICE
When you select "PROGRAM SERVICE", "PROGRAM
SERVICE" will blink for about 3 seconds and then the
programme service name or a station's name will be
displayed. If there is no programme service data, the
frequency will be displayed.
PROGRAM TYPE
When you select "PROGRAM T YPE", "PROGRAM
TYPE" will blink for about 3 seconds and then the
programme type will be displayed.
CLOCK TIME
Displays the information about times provided from
the station.
When you select "CLOCK TIME", "RDS CLOCK TIME" will
blink for about 3 seconds and then the clock time will
be displayed.
RADIO TEXT
When you select "RADIO TEXT", "RDS RADIO TEXT"
will blink for about 3 seconds and then the news
of stations composed of up to 64 symbols will be
displayed.
If there is no radio text data, RDS mode will be
automatically switched to PROGRAM SERVICE mode.