C. Crane ATS-909X - Manual (Page 31)

The ATS-909X incorporates circuitry to receive FM stations
transmitting an RDS (Radio Data System) signal. When receiving
an RDS station the display will show the station call letters and
if the RDS station is also transmitting a CT function (clock time)
it will automatically correct the time every minute. It is important to
make sure that the Home Time (as described under
“SETTING THE CLOCK (REAL TIME)” is set correctly. In addition
if your time zone is operating under Daylight Savings Time make
sure the DST (Daylight Savings Time) function is disabled.
For the clock time function to operate the following conditions
must exist:
a. TIME SET switch must be set in the AUTO position.
b. Radio must be on FM band.
c. Radio must be tuned to an FM station transmitting RDS
CT function.
Besides, repeatedly press and release the Single Side Band
(SSB) / RDS / Alarm mode button to view the RDS other
information of the station you are listening to.
a. Station name Displays the name of the station being l
istened to.
b. Program type Displays the type of station being listened to
such as Pop, Classic, News, etc.
c. Radio text Displays radio text messages such as new
items etc.
Note:
When receiving an RDS station, the RDS is indicated with an icon
in the display.
RDS FUNCTION
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