RDS Basic Information: Notes

RDS basic information:

• RDS functions are provided in the FM broadcast band only.
• RDS functions will only work with FM broadcast stations that are broadcasting RDS data.
• Not all FM Broadcast stations broadcast RDS data or offer all of the RDS services.
• RDS functions may not work properly when reception is weak, reception is of poor quality, or RDS is not implemented properly by the FM Broadcaster.

In some cases, a radio station broadcasting incorrect information may cause the RDS features of the radio to appear to work improperly.

Broadcast RDS information can be used in a variety of ways by the receiver and listener, but basically falls into 2 categories: Display and Control.