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RDS (Radio-Data-System)

Available in Europe for 25 years


RDS stands for Radio-Data-System. And RDS is a service of the broadcasting companies. In addition to the normal radio program they transmit an inaudible telegram with further information. E.g. Program Identification (PI), Traffic Message Channel (TMC), Alternative Frequencies (AF) and more >> RDS Glossary

The Radio-Data-System is accepted in nearly all European countries and thus a component of every broadcasting station. RDS receivers in cars and at home can only detect and decode a part of this transmitted information.

The Radio-Data-System (RDS) has more power than it shows today. With the help of 2wcom RDS decoder and RDS application you can use the Radio-Data-System for your own needs. The Radio Data System (RDS) comprises much more potential than used up to now, i. e. more services in the future. With the already existing equipment of RDS encoder and decoder you can create customized RDS application to your own demands.

An existing network of FM transmitter is available world wide. This infrastructure can be used to reach the public efficiently and at very low costs.