User manual
Using the RDS SECTION (FM version ONLY)
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29.2 RDS SERVICES - QUICK SUMMARY
PI
The PI code consists of four hexadecimal digits
(see ‘Code’ field). The first identifies the country where the
program is transmitted, the second digit identifies the type of broadcaster based on coverage area. Finally, the
‘Ref’ window must contain a number between 1 and 255 (normally assigned by the authorities). Select the most
appropriate item from the corresponding window: the program will automatically provide the corresponding
hexadecimal digit. If the complete code is already known, type it directly into the Code field.
PTY
this pull-down menu allows you to set the type of broadcast programming (i.e., News, Sports, Rock, Pop, etc.). It is
used to enable the receiver to automatically search for the desired type of program.
DI
this pull-down menu allows you to set the kind of modulation (Stereo, Mono, etc). Stereo modulation is assigned to
STEREO, STATIC PTY, while mono is MONO, STATIC PTY
M/S
It is a status signal (flag) indicating whether the broadcast is music or speech, to adjust
the balance or volume settings appropriately on specially designed receivers.
‘Disabled’ indicates that speech is at present being broadcast and ‘enabled’ indicates
that music is at present being broadcast.
TP
It is a status signal (Flag) identifying those broadcasters who periodically schedule
traffic-related reports or programs. To permanently enable or disable this function,
select ENABLED or DISABLED from the pull-down menu.
TA Traffic Announcement identification is an on/off switching signal to indicate when a
traffic announcement is on air. The TA TEST button serves a purely testing function. It
is also possible to tie the TA switch to a proper external command supplied via
the OPTO INPUT interface, available as an option (see next Section).
RT Radio Text: a function addressed only to consumer home receivers capable of
displaying cyclical
message up to 64 characters in length, including spaces. To enter
RadioTexts, type the new message (64 char max) into the field. To delete a text or
modify it, use regular Windows text editing tools.
If no RT broadcast is wanted, leave blank the RT field