More info on RDS radio functions?

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JCS - 04 Aug 2004 12:52 GMT

New to Lexus. '03 ES300 w/ premium sound/RDS.

Where can I find out more about the RDS functions? Once the radio has found
the "x" number of stations in an area, how do I scan through them based on
their type? Just stopping at Easy Listening, for example?

Owners manual lacks much detail.

Also, is there a "pause" button for the tape and CD player that I am
missing?

Thanks in advance... JCS

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qslim - 06 Aug 2004 02:53 GMT

That RDS deal would be really cool if radio stations actually participated!
In order for your radio to collect any data on genre, station name, etc...,
the local stations have to package that data in a benign frequency under
their broadcast. My head unit has the capability, and in the three years
I've had it, the RDS stations in my area have gone from eight to two. God
bless technology.

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JCS - 06 Aug 2004 15:50 GMT

Agree - it would be a lot better if more programming were available. In my
market there are 8 stations who participate, and in several cities I drive
in/through 4-8 each, so I was just trying to find better instructions on how
to use it where it is available.

Thanks for your comments - j

> That RDS deal would be really cool if radio stations actually participated!
> In order for your radio to collect any data on genre, station name, etc...,
> the local stations have to package that data in a benign frequency under
> their broadcast. My head unit has the capability, and in the three years
> I've had it, the RDS stations in my area have gone from eight to two. God
> bless technology.

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