Hiya We have the same sorta (probably IS the same) system here in the UK called RDS (Radio Data System)
It not only show's the names but can also do some other neat tricks -- "An RDS radio will automatically select the strongest signal for the national FM station you select. This means that wherever you drive you will never have to re-tune your radio. You can also programme RDS to switch local Travel Announcements on whenever they start and play them louder to alert you. RDS will work in Europe as well as the UK and if it shows the time and date, the clock will automatically adjust as you cross time zones." http://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/factsheets/docs/radio_rds.pdf As for the technicalities of how is slide's the data along side the audio stream .. well you can google for that yaself. ;P SteG. -----Original Message----- From: Raymond Camden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 03 July 2002 16:33 To: CF-Community Subject: Radio question So, I did end up buying the Town and Country (and I _love_ it), but I noticed something odd. In new cars, the radio sometimes picks up the name of the radio station. So instead of seeing 97.3, or whatever, I'll see THECOAST. What technology does this? I assume it's extra data being sent along with the radio signal. I don't remember reading about this - and normally changes like this are kind of a big deal. Anyone have any information on this format? -Ray ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
