RDS, the radio data system / Dietmar Kopitz and Bev Marks.

By: Kopitz, Dietmar .

Contributor(s): Marks, Bev .

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BookSeries: Artech House mobile communications series: Publisher: Boston : Artech House, 1999Description: xxi, 349 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0890067449 .Subject(s): RDS (Radio)

DDC classification: 621.3845

Contents:

RDS system and applications overview -- Differences between RDS and RBDS -- RDS features serving as tuning aids -- Radio programme-related RDS features -- Additional information features -- Traffic information services -- Intelligent transport systems and RDS-TMC -- Basic and enhanced radio paging -- Open data applications (ODA) -- Differential GPS -- RDS encoder communication protocols and the UECP -- RDS demodulators and decoders -- Outlook: RDS and other broadcast data systems for radio.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Providing access to information on RDS technology, specifications and implementation, this text uses a step-by-step approach to overview the background, techniques, capabilities and limits of these systems. It references and explains enhancements to RDS and RDS-TMC technology and includes a description of RDS-TMC and its implementation as pursued by the European Commission; a discussion solution-enhancing alternative radio data systems; and information about RDS implementation held by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the RDS reform.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Foreword (p. xvii)
Acknowledgments (p. xix)
1 RDS System and Applications Overview (p. 1)
1.1 Introduction (p. 1)
1.2 Objectives to be Achieved With RDS (p. 1)
1.3 Historical Development (p. 2)
1.4 Evolution of the RDS Standards (p. 10)
1.4.1 Europe (p. 10)
1.4.2 United States (p. 21)
1.5 System Maintenance and Promotion (p. 22)
1.5.1 RDS Forum: a Worldwide Association of RDS Users (p. 23)
1.5.2 The United States: NAB and EIA/CEMA (p. 23)
1.6 Usage of RDS Worldwide (p. 25)
1.6.1 Europe (p. 25)
1.6.2 The Special Case of Central and East European Countries (p. 26)
1.6.3 United States/Canada/Mexico (p. 26)
1.6.4 Other Countries (p. 27)
1.7 System Characteristics (p. 28)
1.7.1 Choice of Modulation Parameters (p. 28)
1.7.2 Choice of Baseband Coding (p. 30)
1.7.3 Message Format and Addressing (p. 31)
1.8 Applications of RDS (p. 31)
1.9 Data Capacity Impact on Applications (p. 34)
1.10 System Performance and Reliability (p. 35)
References (p. 36)
2 Differences Between RDS and RBDS (p. 39)
2.1 Introduction (p. 39)
2.2 The RDS Component Within RBDS (p. 39)
2.3 Details About the Differences (p. 43)
2.3.1 Programme TYpe (PTY) Definitions (p. 43)
2.3.2 Programme Identification (PI) Coding (p. 45)
2.3.3 Programme Service (PS) name (p. 46)
2.3.4 Fast PS Acquisition: Phased Out (p. 47)
2.3.5 Optional Multiplexing of RDS and MMBS: Offset Word E (p. 47)
2.3.6 Optional ID Logic Feature (p. 49)
2.3.7 Optional ODA Emergency Alert System (p. 49)
2.3.8 Option for Adding an AM Radio Data System (p. 49)
2.3.9 Location/Navigation Information Deleted (p. 50)
2.4 Use of the RDS Logos (p. 50)
2.5 Conclusions (p. 51)
References (p. 53)
3 RDS Features Serving as Tuning Aids (p. 55)
3.1 Introduction (p. 55)
3.2 Basic RDS Features (p. 55)
3.3 Programme Identification--PI (p. 56)
3.3.1 Broadcasting Conventions (p. 59)
3.3.2 Reception (p. 61)
3.4 Programme Service (PS) name (p. 62)
3.5 Alternative Frequency list--AF (p. 64)
3.6 Traffic Programme (TP) flag (p. 67)
3.7 Slow Labelling Codes (p. 69)
3.7.1 Extended Country Code (ECC) (p. 69)
3.7.2 Language Code (p. 71)
References (p. 72)
4 Radio Programme-Related RDS Features (p. 73)
4.1 Introduction (p. 73)
4.2 Programme TYpe (PTY) (p. 74)
4.2.1 PTY-SEARCH Mode (p. 79)
4.2.2 PTY-SELECTION Mode (p. 79)
4.2.3 PTY-STANDBY Mode (p. 79)
4.2.4 PTY-STORE Mode (p. 80)
4.2.5 PTY-ALARM Function and Testing (p. 80)
4.3 Programme TYpe Name (PTYN) (p. 80)
4.4 Radio Text (RT) (p. 81)
4.5 Decoder Identification (DI) and Programme TYpe Identification (PTYI) (p. 85)
4.6 Programme Item Number (PIN) (p. 89)
References (p. 91)
5 Additional Information Features (p. 93)
5.1 Introduction (p. 93)
5.2 Clock Time (CT) (p. 93)
5.3 Enhanced Other Networks (EON) (p. 96)
5.3.1 Alternative Frequency Information (p. 98)
5.3.2 PIN and PTY Information (p. 99)
5.3.3 PS Information (p. 99)
5.3.4 TP/TA Information (p. 101)
5.4 In-House (IH) and Transparent Data Channel (TDC) (p. 101)
5.5 Emergency Warning System (EWS) (p. 101)
References (p. 104)
6 Traffic Information Services (p. 107)
6.1 Introduction (p. 107)
6.2 RDS Traffic Services: Using the TP/TA Features (p. 107)
6.3 RDS Traffic Services: Using the EON and TP/TA Features (p. 109)
6.3.1 A Traffic Event Scenario (p. 109)
6.3.2 Clever Signalling (p. 113)
6.3.3 Update Messages Content (p. 113)
6.3.4 Receiver Reactions (p. 114)
References (p. 115)
7 Intelligent Transport Systems and RDS-TMC (p. 117)
7.1 Introduction (p. 117)
7.2 Strategic and Policy Issues (p. 118)
7.3 Market Trends for Telematics Terminal Equipment (p. 118)
7.4 Safety Aspects of Presentation of Traffic and Travel Information in Moving Vehicles (p. 121)
7.5 RDS-TMC (p. 122)
7.5.1 Objectives to be Achieved (p. 122)
7.5.2 History of the RDS-TMC Development (p. 122)
7.5.3 The Pan-European Service Objective and the Memoranda of Understanding (p. 124)
7.5.4 Institutional Challenges of RDS-TMC Service Provision (p. 125)
7.5.5 RDS-TMC Standards (p. 130)
7.5.6 Data Formats of the TMC Feature (p. 132)
7.5.7 Principles of RDS-TMC Event Coding (p. 137)
7.5.8 Principles of RDS-TMC Location Reference Coding (p. 139)
7.5.9 Example for Constructing an RDS-TMC Message (p. 143)
7.5.10 RDS Encoders and the EBU/UECP (p. 143)
7.5.11 RDS-TMC Receivers (p. 147)
7.6 Alternative Technologies (p. 154)
7.6.1 GSM (p. 154)
7.6.2 DARC (also previously known as SWIFT) (p. 159)
7.6.3 DAB Delivery of TMC Messages (p. 161)
7.7 The Longer Term Future of TMC (p. 162)
7.8 Other Examples for Using RDS in Transport Telematics (p. 164)
7.9 Conclusions (p. 165)
References (p. 165)
8 Basic and Enhanced Radio Paging (p. 169)
8.1 Introduction (p. 169)
8.2 What Can be Achieved With Radio Paging? (p. 169)
8.3 RDS Paging Operational Infrastructure (p. 173)
8.4 Paging Receivers (p. 175)
8.5 Future Developments (p. 176)
8.6 Conclusions (p. 176)
References (p. 177)
9 Open Data Applications (ODA) (p. 179)
9.1 Introduction (p. 179)
9.2 The Concept and Availability of the ODA Feature (p. 179)
9.3 Indicating an ODA Transmission (p. 180)
9.4 The Group Structure of Open Data Applications (p. 183)
9.5 Registration of an Open Data Application (p. 186)
9.6 Guidelines for Using ODA (p. 187)
10 Differential GPS (p. 189)
10.1 Introduction (p. 189)
10.2 Positioning With GPS (p. 189)
10.3 The Principle of Differential Correction (p. 191)
10.4 The RTCM DGPS Correction Format (p. 192)
10.4.1 Introduction (p. 192)
10.4.2 Required Data Elements (p. 193)
10.5 How RDS can be Used for Differential GPS (p. 195)
10.5.1 Design Considerations (p. 195)
10.5.2 Service Examples (p. 196)
10.6 Other Alternatives (p. 199)
10.6.1 Maritime Radio Beacons (p. 199)
10.6.2 AMDS (p. 199)
10.6.3 DARC (p. 200)
10.7 GLONASS: the Alternative to GPS (p. 200)
10.8 EGNOS: the European Component of GNSS (p. 200)
References (p. 200)
11 RDS Encoder Communication Protocols and the UECP (p. 203)
11.1 Introduction (p. 203)
11.2 Why RDS Encoders Need a Communication Protocol (p. 203)
11.3 Why the EBU and Encoder Manufacturers Developed the UECP (p. 205)
11.4 The UECP Concept (p. 206)
11.4.1 Addressing Method (p. 206)
11.4.2 RDS Encoder Conceptual Model (p. 208)
11.4.3 UECP Transmission Modes (p. 211)
11.4.4 UECP Protocol Description (p. 211)
References (p. 215)
12 RDS Demodulators and Decoders (p. 217)
12.1 Introduction (p. 217)
12.2 General Principles (p. 217)
12.2.1 RDS Demodulator/Decoder Technique and Functionality (p. 217)
12.2.2 Principles of the RDS Block Synchronisation System (p. 220)
12.2.3 Error Correction and/or Detection (p. 223)
12.3 RDS Integrated Circuits and Chip Sets (p. 224)
12.4 Consumer Receivers (p. 225)
12.4.1 Car Radios (p. 225)
12.4.2 Home Hi-Fi (p. 225)
12.4.3 Portable Radios (p. 225)
12.5 Radios on Plug-In Cards for Personal Computers (p. 226)
12.5.1 The Philips SMART Radio (p. 226)
12.5.2 ADS Radio Rock-It RDS (p. 228)
12.5.3 The GEWI Radio G211 and TMC Office Decoder (p. 229)
12.6 RDS Data Monitors and Analysers for PCS (p. 229)
12.6.1 General Remarks (p. 229)
12.6.2 Auditem Audemat Rx_Mcrds (p. 230)
12.6.3 AZTEC FM Explorer Version 3.0 (p. 230)
12.6.4 The RDS Software Decoder Version 2.0 from Franken-Team (p. 232)
12.6.5 Schumperlin's PRD-3 and PRDLIB16.DLL (p. 233)
References (p. 234)
13 Outlook: RDS and Other Broadcast Data Systems for Radio (p. 235)
13.1 Introduction (p. 235)
13.2 LF, MF, and HF Broadcasting (p. 235)
13.2.1 AM Data System (p. 235)
13.2.2 New Developments Using Digital Modulation (p. 237)
13.3 FM Broadcasting (p. 237)
13.3.1 The Future of RDS (p. 237)
13.3.2 High-Speed Data Systems (p. 239)
13.4 Digital Radio DAB (p. 242)
13.4.1 Origins and Possible Evolution (p. 242)
13.4.2 Comparison of RDS and DAB Data Features (p. 243)
13.4.3 RDS/DAB Interoperability (p. 245)
13.5 Digital Radio by Satellite (p. 246)
References (p. 247)
Appendix A Modulation of the RDS Data Signal (p. 249)
A.1 Subcarrier Frequency (p. 249)
A.2 Subcarrier Phase (p. 249)
A.3 Subcarrier Level (p. 252)
A.4 Method of Modulation (p. 252)
A.5 Clock-Frequency and Data Rate (p. 252)
A.6 Differential Coding (p. 252)
A.7 Data Channel Spectrum Shaping (p. 253)
References (p. 257)
Appendix B RDS Data Decoding (p. 259)
B.1 Introduction (p. 259)
B.2 Baseband Coding Structure (p. 259)
B.3 Order of Bit Transmission, Error Protection, and Synchronisation Information (p. 260)
B.4 Message Format and Addressing of Groups (p. 263)
References (p. 265)
Appendix C RDS Reception Reliability (p. 267)
C.1 Introduction (p. 267)
C.2 Bit Error Rate (p. 267)
C.3 Block Error Rate (p. 269)
C.4 Error Rates for RDS Messages (p. 269)
C.5 RDS Coverage Area (p. 271)
References (p. 272)
Appendix D Required Data Repetition Rates for Programme-Related RDS Features (p. 273)
References (p. 275)
Appendix E RDS Data Transmission Capacity Limits (p. 277)
E.1 Introduction (p. 277)
E.2 Calculation of RDS Capacity (p. 277)
E.3 Analysis of RDS Capacity (p. 278)
E.3.1 Grouping of Different Features (p. 278)
E 3.2 Discussion on the Analysis (p. 278)
E.4 Conclusion About RDS Capacity (p. 281)
References (p. 282)
Appendix F PI Coding in RDS and RBDS (p. 283)
F.1 Introduction (p. 283)
F.2 Programme Identification Code Structure (p. 283)
F.2.1 Country Identification (p. 284)
F.2.2 Coverage Area Codes (p. 284)
F.2.3 Programme Reference Number (p. 285)
F.3 PI Coding Rules for North America (p. 286)
F.3.1 Basic Principles (p. 286)
F.3.2 Call Letter Conversion Method (p. 287)
References (p. 288)
Appendix G RDS Country or Area Identification Codes (p. 289)
G.1 Introduction (p. 289)
G.2 PI Code Structure (p. 290)
G.3 Extended Country Codes (p. 290)
G.4 Allocated Country/Area Symbols (p. 290)
G.4.1 Allocation of Symbols for Countries in ITU Region 1 (p. 290)
G.4.2 Allocations of Symbols for Countries in ITU Region 2 (p. 295)
G.4.3 Allocations of Symbols for Countries in ITU Region 3 (p. 297)
References (p. 299)
Appendix H PTY Display Terms in Several Different Languages (p. 301)
H.1 Introduction (p. 301)
References (p. 307)
Appendix I Character Sets for Alphanumeric Display (p. 309)
References (p. 312)
Appendix J Implemented RDS Features in Various Countries (p. 313)
J.1 Introduction (p. 313)
Appendix K Web Site of the RDS Forum (p. 317)
Appendix L UECP Message Commands (p. 319)
L.1 Introduction (p. 319)
L.2 Command Format (p. 319)
L.3 Examples of Specific Messages (p. 320)
L.3.1 Message to Set the PTY Code (p. 320)
L.3.2 Message to Set the PS name (p. 320)
L.4 Listing of All Possible UECP Version 5.1 Message Commands (p. 321)
L.4.1 RDS Message Commands (p. 321)
L.4.2 Open Data Application Commands (p. 322)
L.4.3 Transparent Data Commands (p. 322)
L.4.4 Paging Commands (p. 322)
L.4.5 Clock Setting and Control (p. 323)
L.4.6 RDS Adjustment and Control (p. 323)
L.4.7 ARI Adjustment and Control (p. 323)
L.4.8 Control and Setup Commands (p. 323)
L.4.9 Bidirectional Commands (Remote and Configuration Commands) (p. 324)
L.4.10 Specific Message Commands (p. 324)
References (p. 324)
Appendix M Glossary and Abbreviations (p. 325)
M.1 Glossary (p. 325)
M.1.1 Alternative Frequencies (AF) list (p. 325)
M.1.2 Clock Time (CT) and date (p. 325)
M.1.3 Decoder Identification (DI) and Dynamic PTY Indicator (PTYI) (p. 326)
M.1.4 Extended Country Code (ECC) (p. 326)
M.1.5 Enhanced Other Networks (EON) information (p. 326)
M.1.6 Emergency Warning System (EWS) (p. 326)
M.1.7 In-House applications (IH) (p. 326)
M.1.8 Music Speech Switch (MS) (p. 327)
M.1.9 Open Data Applications (ODA) (p. 327)
M.1.10 Programme Identification (PI) (p. 327)
M.1.11 Programme Item Number (PIN) (p. 327)
M.1.12 Programme Service (PS) name (p. 328)
M.1.13 Programme TYpe (PTY) (p. 328)
M.1.14 Programme TYpe Name (PTYN) (p. 328)
M.1.15 Radio Paging (RP) (p. 328)
M.1.16 RadioText (RT) (p. 329)
M.1.17 Traffic Announcement (TA) flag (p. 329)
M.1.18 Transparent Data Channels (TDC) (p. 329)
M.1.19 Traffic Message Channel (TMC) (p. 329)
M.1.20 Traffic Programme (TP) flag (p. 329)
M.2 Additional Definitions (p. 330)
M.2.1 Broadcaster (p. 330)
M.2.2 Programme Service Provider (p. 330)
M.2.3 Data Service Provider (p. 331)
M.2.4 Transmission Operator (p. 331)
M.2.5 Network Operator (p. 331)
M.3 Abbreviations (p. 331)
M.4 Acronyms (p. 333)
References (p. 338)
About the Authors (p. 339)
Index (p. 341)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Dietmar Kopitz is an engineer with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and was actively involved in the development of the RDS. His recent research activity includes work with the European CommissionÂs 4th Framework Transport Applications Programme.

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