Next RDS Forum meeting on 12 & 13 October 2026 at Geneva
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Basic RDS functions are explained by Rhode & Schwarz in this video:
Watch this 14 minute video here: Understanding the Radio Data System
RDS2 Station logo test from Pira:
Watch this 3 minute video here: RDS2 Test: Station Logo Reception - YouTube
If you want to learn more about RDS, we recommend reading the book from Dietmar Kopitz and Bev Marks, who have both worked for long with the EBU and who described the RDS development and explained the RDS technology. The book has the ISBN reference 0-89006-744-9. You can order it from the RDS Forum office for the preferential price of EUR 75.-, mailing fees included.
Click here to download the order form