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The RDS (Radio Data System) is configured in the RDS settings section. RDS is a
communication protocol standard from the European Broadcasting Union for sending
digital information embedded in conventional FM radio broadcasts. The RDS system
standardizes several types of transmitted information, including time, track/artist info
and station identification.
Settings
RDS State..................................................................................................................... 85
RDS Deviation...............................................................................................................85
RDS Data Set................................................................................................................85
Program Service Name.................................................................................................86
Program Identification................................................................................................... 86
Traffic Program..............................................................................................................86
Traffic Announcement................................................................................................... 86
RDS State
Activates the RDS signal generation. RDS signals can be generated simultaneously
with MPX (FM stereo multiplex) and ARI signals.
Remote command:
[:SOURce]:STEReo:RDS:STATe on page 445
RDS Deviation
Sets the deviation of the RDS subcarrier.
Remote command:
[:SOURce]:STEReo:RDS[:DEViation] on page 445
RDS Data Set
Selects the data set used in the RDS signal. Five data sets are provided on the instru-
ment. The values of the data sets can be defined via remote control (command
SOURce:STEReo:DIRect).
Modulation settings