Some radio stations broadcast data which can be used to display station identification, program information and support other features in the radio (depending on the region).

Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) is primarily used in North America. Stations broadcasting RBDS typically provide information such as radio station name, artist and song title to the radio.

Radio Data System (RDS) is primarily used in Europe. Stations broadcasting RDS data may also include time updates, weather, traffic and other regional information.

Not all radio stations transmit RBDS or RDS data. When RBDS or RDS is unchecked, or if the service is not available, only the radio frequency is displayed.

Enable RDS/RBDS: From FM tuner screen, select Menu. Check the RDS or RBDS checkbox.

RDS Features

For dual tuner radios with RDS capability, three separate RDS features can be enabled.

Alternate Frequency Switching (AF): The radio monitors the signal strength of other stations playing the same program. The radio automatically switches to another station if the signal quality is better.

Regionalization (REG): Some radio stations split their program into separate regional programs on different frequencies. Regionalization automatically uses frequencies of regional related stations for alternate frequency jumps.

Traffic Program/Traffic Announcement (TP/TA): The radio monitors stations for traffic announcements. When a traffic announcement is discovered, the radio automatically tunes to the station playing the announcement. The Traffic Announcement icon (TA) is displayed in the status bar. When finished, the tuner returns to its previous operation. The status bar displays the Traffic Program (TP) icon when tuned to a station that regularly plays traffic announcements. When enabled, the radio also monitors stations for Enhanced Other Networks (EON) transmissions.