# Radio Data System (RDS) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Radio and Digital\ **Created:** [December 28, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237 "2015-12-28T07:43:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 280
**Author:** ![CrazyCat](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/crazycat/32/447217_2.png) [@CrazyCat](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/CrazyCat)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5718 "2026-02-12T07:59:45Z")
River949 has recently changed their RDS RT to a static message promoting their Ed Sheeran giveaway/competition: ‘PAINT THE TOWN ED - SEE ED SHEERAN IN TORONTO CANADA!’ The new RT replaces the previous ‘River 949 - The Best Music Variety’ and [Artist] - [Title] messages. ---
**Author:** ![Sonics89](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sonics89/32/386032_2.png) [@Sonics89](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sonics89)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5719 "2026-02-12T09:49:57Z")
So stupid. RDS is song title info and schedule. That’s all text should be used for ---
**Author:** ![tamago\_otoko](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tamago_otoko/32/488237_2.png) [@tamago\_otoko](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/tamago_otoko)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5720 "2026-02-12T11:00:38Z")
I reckon another use could be language warnings on those stations that play sweary music (I’m looking at you triple j). I think 4ZZZ have language warnings in amongst other text when they’re playing a sweary track, it’d be a good use for RDS elsewhere (in addition to the song and show information they currently are rolling out). ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Jack_Laverty)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5721 "2026-02-12T11:41:33Z")
Don’t Triple J already do this? ---
**Author:** ![Sonics89](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sonics89/32/386032_2.png) [@Sonics89](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sonics89)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5722 "2026-02-12T12:29:50Z")
Not on rds ---
**Author:** ![AJ1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@AJ1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/AJ1)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5723 "2026-02-12T12:52:57Z")
> [@Sonics89](#): > > I see an issue with Breeze having 90.1 as an AF considering ABC RN on the GC Hopefully not. If the radio is RDS standards compliant, it should only consider AF when select PI codes match. Some large European/UK network stations have a huge number of AF entries. Thanks for putting up a North GC coastal TEF public server. ---
**Author:** ![Sonics89](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sonics89/32/386032_2.png) [@Sonics89](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Sonics89)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5724 "2026-02-12T13:07:21Z")
It will be back tomorrow antenna mounting was th issue with weather today and I have to finish cabling. But it will get there tomorrow hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![AJ1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@AJ1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/AJ1)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5725 "2026-02-12T13:30:18Z")
Positive attitude, but have you seen the GC forecast for tomorrow? 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5726 "2026-02-13T01:32:04Z")
Went for a drive up to Maitland today. ABC Upper Hunter with RDS on 105.7. No AF Another variation on the PS and PI code. No RDS on 104.9 News though. Unusual to see it on Local Radio but not News. ![20260213_122326](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/0/e/20eb15c9d1fd416fbfe41a47992f68ddc4908c3d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![hatdj](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@hatdj](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/hatdj)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5728 "2026-02-13T12:44:21Z")
After a busy week I’ve finally had the chance to confirm that all 5 ABC FM Services from Mt Dowe Upper Namoi have RDS running (ABC Classic & JJJ were switched on this week) ---
**Author:** ![Cornball5569](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/cornball5569/32/540462_2.png) [@Cornball5569](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Cornball5569)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5729 "2026-02-13T22:56:06Z")
> [@Sonics89](#): > > So stupid. RDS is song title info and schedule. That’s all text should be used for Absolutely, definitely, positively. Sunshine Coast’s Sea FM and Mix FM insert RT ads for local businesses between traditional RT. ---
**Author:** ![tvcl](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tvcl/32/9549_2.png) [@tvcl](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/tvcl)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5730 "2026-02-14T01:56:21Z")
Some Es to Hobart today – ABC Classic Hobart PS has changed from ‘ABC CFM’ to ‘ABC Clas’ in line with the other stations. PI remains the same, however. ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/a/e/9ae8fb14f3e3cb8138ac9cff739ffc91f98ad050.png) ---
**Author:** ![NRN11](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nrn11/32/330_2.png) [@NRN11](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/NRN11)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5731 "2026-02-14T03:55:30Z")
So with each state having different PI codes, can you still drive between capitals and not have to change the dial? ---
**Author:** ![dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dxnerd/32/404112_2.png) [@dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/dxnerd)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5732 "2026-02-14T06:22:06Z")
There is no RDS on the Crookwell ABCs yet, went up there for lunch today. I did note the new PI Code on 104.3 Orange. On Hobart, they had ‘ABC Clas’ at least as far back as January 26 when I had it via tropo at Mount Cooper. ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5733 "2026-02-14T06:27:41Z")
Though with an output of just 2 watts, some residents in Crookwell might have trouble getting RDS well enough. Even though the TX is only 3 kms out of town, reception wasn’t great when I was last up there, just ‘okay’. The GN & Eagle relays from the Reservoir right on the edge of town and at 100 watts are much better. ---
**Author:** ![dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dxnerd/32/404112_2.png) [@dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/dxnerd)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5734 "2026-02-14T06:40:50Z")
I can hear the ABCs all the time from Bungendore Hill at fairly good strength, though agreed they still don’t get out very well. They were even harder to hear 10-15 years ago, so maybe they have slightly increased the power? As you say, the commercial relays are easier to get. ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5735 "2026-02-14T06:48:40Z")
Just realised that the ABCs are now 6.1 watts, not 2 watts, an odd looking figure.. but still pretty good to get that at 85-90 kms away. ---
**Author:** ![dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dxnerd/32/404112_2.png) [@dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/dxnerd)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5736 "2026-02-14T09:04:55Z")
I admit I mostly try early morning when the tropo is good…might have to go up on a hot westerly day and see if they are still there. ---
**Author:** ![ozbark](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/9de053/32.png) [@ozbark](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ozbark)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5737 "2026-02-14T21:41:25Z")
Someone has been editing the Nelson, NZ section of the South Is RDS sheet & completely stuffing up all the rows below their editing in the sheet. Whilst contributions are very welcome, unless you are competent with general basic editing of Google Sheets please don’t edit the sheets, but send notes to this forum & I’ll do the job. In these days of AI & Youtube there really is no excuse for not knowing or learning how to do a lot of basic stuff. Additionally one can create a Google Sheet of their own to PRACTICE their basic Google Sheet editing. And as I’ve indicated there is also the UNDO button to undo a mistake. It’s easy to learn how to execute a insert line/row above or below an existing row. Somehow someone is managing to stuff up the merged cell columns for MARKET & LAST UPDATE such they become out of alignment with other rows. Someone did the same thing recently to the NSW worksheet. All this creates a lot unnecessary & unwanted work. It should be obvious that a mistake has been made when it is made. Either please be careful & check what you are doing, if you are not competent with editing please don’t edit the sheets. Thank you. **How to add a new row for a new entry** , eg 97.1 2ABCRN Young, NSW: (not reported with RDS) 1. On far left of screen there are row numbers. There is an entry for 96.3 2RVR. We want to add a new row entry for 97.1 2ABCRN below the row for 96.3 2RVR. 2. We therefore click on the row number box 327. This highlights the entire row. 3. We right click our mouse & select: Insert 1 row below 4. Our new row has been added & cells are ready to be populated with new data. Pretty simple stuff. One can either appropriately choose to ‘Insert 1 Row Above’ or ‘Insert 1 row below’ ---
**Author:** ![dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/dxnerd/32/404112_2.png) [@dxnerd](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/dxnerd)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237/5738 "2026-02-14T22:02:28Z")
I have just been informed that JJJ and ABCFM Brown Mountain (Bega/Cooma) now have RDS. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237.md?page=279) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/radio-data-system-rds/237.md?page=281)