Second generation (2007-2026)

Radio Data System (RDS)

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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

RDS Info Display

When RDS INFO is set to ON, the name of the FM station is displayed. When set to OFF, the frequency of the station is displayed.

Searching for Programs by RDS Category

►AUDIO MENU ► RDS search AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode)
►AUDIO MENU ► RDS search

Search for FM stations with a strong signal that broadcast the selected RDS category information.

1. Select a search method (Seek up,

1. Select a search method (Seek up, Seek down, Scan). 2. Select a category. ► Scanning for stations in that category begins. When an RDS station is found, it begins to play.

► If there are no RDS-capable stations in the area, “NOTHING” briefly appears on the display.

Radio Text Display

►AUDIO MENU ►Radio Text AUDIO button (in FM/AM mode)
►AUDIO MENU ►Radio Text

Display the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

The RDS indicator comes on the display when the

The RDS indicator comes on the display when the selected RDS station is broadcasting text data.

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