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DAB display information
When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear
on the display. There are several dierent types of information that are sent by the
broadcaster.
• Signal Strength - An empty will appear on the display to indicate the minimum
signal strength for acceptable listening. The row of solid rectangles indicate the
actual signal strength that you are receiving. The stronger the signal, the further to
the right the row of solid rectangles will be.
• Program Type (PTY) - such as ‘Rock’, ‘Pop‘, Talk’ or ‘News’
• Multiplex Name - displays the broadcasting area and collection of radio stations on
this frequency e.g.: BBC National DAB, Digital 1 Network.
• Channel and Frequency - e.g.: 12B 225.648 MHz
• Signal error - This is displayed as a number between 0-99. It would not be
possible to satisfactorily listen to a ratio station with a signal error rate of 30 or
above. Try adjusting the aerial or relocating your radio to improve reception.
• Signal information - The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
• Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.
• Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) - this is scrolling text information supplied by the
broadcaster. Information could be the name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name,
contact details for the radio station etc.
1. Repeatedly press and release the ‘Info’ button on the top of the Radio to cycle
through the dierent information options.