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Kiel RD 104
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Radio operation with RDS (Radio Data System)
AF - alternative frequency
The AF function makes sure that the stron-
gest frequency of the selected program is
always tuned in automatically.
This function is activated if “AF” lights up in
the display. You can then use the << / >>
rocker switch to scroll through the programs
of a radio network, e.g. from NDR1 to NDR4
(North German broadcaster) or to display the
entire AF memory.
To switch AF on/off:
• Press AF briefly.
During seek tuning for the frequency offering
the best reception of the selected program,
the radio is muted for a moment.
If “SEARCH” appears in the display when
turning on the set or when calling up one of
the stored frequencies, the set is automati-
cally searching for an alternative frequency.
“SEARCH” goes out as soon as the system
has found an alternative frequency or after
the frequency band has been scanned com-
pletely.
Should the reception quality of the selected
program become too bad,
• tune into another program.
REG - Regional
The AF function can also be used to activate
and deactivate the regional function.
At some times of the day, larger radio stati-
ons split up their main program into regional
program versions offering local information.
If you want the radio to lock onto a regional
program,
• hold down the AF button for about 2
seconds.
The display will show “REG ON”.
If you leave the service area of the regional
station tuned in, or if you wish to use the
entire RDS service again, switch to “REG
OFF”.
• Hold down the AF button for about 2
seconds until “REG OFF” is displayed.
If “REG ON” is activated, the display will
show “REG ON” each time the radio is swit-
ched on.
To make radio reception even more conven-
ient, an ever increasing number of FM radio
stations broadcast additional information in
parallel with their normal program via the
Radio Data System.
As soon as a radio program can be identified,
the station name and possibly also a regional
identifier will appear in the display, e.g.
“NDR1 NDS” (local radio program in Lower
Saxony, Germany).
With RDS, the preset buttons turn into pro-
gram buttons. Now you know exactly to
which program your set is tuned in, making it
absolutely easy to find the desired station
quickly.
But RDS even offers you more advantages: