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RDS allows FM stations to send an additional
signal along with their regular program signals. For
example, the stations send their station names, as
well as information about what type of program
they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned in to an FM station which provides the
RDS service, the RDS indicator lights up on the
display window.
With the system, you can receive the following
types of RDS signals:
NOTE
• RDS is not available for AM (MW) broadcasts.
• RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is
not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal
strength is weak.
To show the RDS signals information
Press RDS DISPLAY while listening
to an FM station.
Each time you press the button, the indication on
the display window changes.
About characters shown on the display
window
When PS, PTY, or RT signals appear on the
display window, some special characters and
marks may not be displayed correctly.
NOTE
If searching finishes at once, “PS”, “PTY”, and “RT” will
not appear on the display window.
Using the RDS (Radio
Data System) when
receiving FM stations
PS
(Program Service)
Shows commonly
known station names.
PTY
(Program Type)
Shows types of broad-
cast programs.
RT
(Radio Text)
Shows text messages
the station sends.
Enhanced Other
Network
See page 36.
While searching, “PS”
appears and then the station
names will be displayed.
“NO PS” appears if no signal
is sent.
While searching, “PTY”
appears and then the type of
the broadcast program will be
displayed. “NO PTY” appears
if no signal is sent.
While searching, “RT”
appears and then text mes-
sages the station sends will
be displayed. “NO RT”
appears if no signal is sent.
Frequency
Station frequency (non-RDS
service).
Listening to radio
Using the RDS
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