Using
RDS
Functions
What is RDS?
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system for
transmitting data signals along with FM
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programs. These data signals, which are
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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 to a desired station.
Notes:
1. RDS service may not be provided by all
stations.
2. RDS functions, like AF and TA, are only
active when your radio is tuned to RDS
stations.
Program Service Name Display
With this function, the names of
networks/stations providing RDS services
replace the frequency on the display a few
seconds after they are tuned in.
Displaying the Frequency
* Hold down the BAND button for 2 seconds
or longer.
The frequency of the current station is displayed
until the button is released.
Displaying PTY Information
¢ Press the TA button for 2 seconds or longer.
PTY
information for the currently tuned station
appears on the display for 8 seconds. The
information is correlated with the list in the
section "PTY Search Setting Function" on page
21.
If the currently tuned station is not broadcasting
a PTY code or its PTY code is not among those
listed in the section "PTY Search Setting
Function" on page 21, "NO PTY" appears on
the display.