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Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.

These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme

signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of pro-

gramme such as sports or music, etc.

When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be displayed.

"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-

ries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic

information is on air.

"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is

broadcast.

"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is

received.

"RT" (Radio Text) will appear whilst the unit receives the Radio text data.

"CT" (Clock Time) will appear whilst the unit receives the RDS CT data.

You can control the RDS by using the buttons on the main unit only.

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and

TA (Traffic Announcement).

You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

NEWS

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage

and actuality.

AFFAIRS

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in

different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.

INFO

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.

SPORT

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

EDUCATE

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-

ment is fundamental.

DRAMA

All radio plays and serials.

CULTURE

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-

ture, including language, theatre, etc.

SCIENCE

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

VARIED

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-

ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:

quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.

POP M

Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-

rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales

charts.

ROCK M

Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by

young musicians.

EASY M

Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-

posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music

styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not

always, vocal, and usually of short duration.

LIGHT M

Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-

amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or

choral works.

CLASSICS

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-

sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.

OTHER M

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly

used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are

examples.

WEATHER

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.

FINANCE

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

CHILDREN

For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-

ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

Information provided by RDS

Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed, the display will switch as fol-

lows:

Station name (PS)

Programme type (PTY)

(8 Languages)

Programme type (PTY)

(English fixed)

Radio text (RT)

When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station

which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

NO PS

FM 98.80 MHz

SOCIAL

Programmes about people and things that influence them individually

or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and

society.

RELIGION

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature

of existence and ethics.

PHONE IN

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by

phone or at a public forum.

TRAVEL

Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-

tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for

use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-

ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

LEISURE

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-

er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique

collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

JAZZ

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

COUNTRY

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the

American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-

dy and narrative story line.

NATION M

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-

guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK

inspired and in English.

OLDIES

Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.

FOLK M

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,

usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be

based on historical events or people.

DOCU-

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-

MENT

gative style.

TEST

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-

ers.

ALARM !

Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to

give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.

NONE

No programme type (receive only).

Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.

Traffic announcements are being broadcast.

Note:

When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI"

instead of "TA".

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Frequency

RDS clock time

Date (for 3 seconds)

Clock-time and date (CT)

NO PTY

NO RT

NO CT