EP0443436A2 - Method for selecting a broadcast programme - Google Patents

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EP0443436A2
EP0443436A2 EP91102078A EP91102078A EP0443436A2 EP 0443436 A2 EP0443436 A2 EP 0443436A2 EP 91102078 A EP91102078 A EP 91102078A EP 91102078 A EP91102078 A EP 91102078A EP 0443436 A2 EP0443436 A2 EP 0443436A2
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  • the invention relates to a method for calling a radio program in mobile radio receivers that can receive and process information according to the radio data system and have storage options for storing data relating to the reception frequency and RDS data.
  • the radio data system transmits data in VHF broadcasting, which transmits information to the listener in addition to the broadcast radio program. This additional information should serve the listener to facilitate the voting process. For this purpose, data are transmitted which indicate the program name, so that the listener does not have to listen for a certain time or look up a frequency table in order to know which program he has set. Broadcasting an AF list offers great advantages for reception in car radios. This list contains broadcast frequencies on which the same program is broadcast as on the currently set frequency.
  • a PI code which is a code for identifying the program, is also broadcast.
  • a PI code is assigned to each program so that this code can be checked determine whether the same program is received again when the tuning frequency changes.
  • German patent application DE-OS 37 25 487 a method is described which relates to the evaluation of the information transmitted with the radio data system.
  • the AF code and / or the PI code are evaluated, so that it is determined at which alternative transmission frequencies the program signal of the current reception frequency can still be received.
  • the alternative transmission frequencies are determined, which are then briefly tuned and checked for reception quality.
  • the frequency with the best reception quality is then set.
  • a method is described below which specifies the acquisition of criteria for determining the reception quality.
  • the recipient is then tuned according to the quality of reception.
  • German published application DE-OS 38 32 455 a method is described with which the change from a frequency of a program to a more receivable frequency of the same program is to be carried out if the reception quality on the first frequency is no longer sufficient to achieve the Process RDS data.
  • the change takes place while waiting for an interruption caused by a traffic announcement announcement code is reported.
  • the applicant's patent application describes an RDS radio receiver which, when checking the alternative frequencies which are stored in a memory or are contained in the received RDS data, also takes into account those whose regional identification, i.e. second digit of the PI code, differs from that just received if no transmitter with the same PI code can be received. In this way, if a regional program chain is lost, a switch is made to another program in a national program chain if one moves from one regional area to another.
  • each frequency is assigned a rank which is dependent on the identity of the PI code and the reception quality.
  • the RDS quality error-free code recognition
  • the RF reception quality such as multipath reception, reception field strength and transmitter center, are checked. If no frequency with sufficient RDS quality is found, i.e. If the error rate in the decoding of the RDS data exceeds a permissible limit, the frequency with the highest field strength is set, provided that it is concluded from the RF reception quality that the hearing quality is sufficient.
  • the frequency set in this way remains set for a predeterminable time. A search for the same program chain is only started if there is no RDS identification during this time.
  • the data belonging to the program are combined into one when a program is called RAM loaded.
  • the PI code, the alternative frequencies and the station name are then in the working memory.
  • all stored frequencies are evaluated, the evaluation being based on RF reception quality and possible RDS decoding.
  • Each frequency is briefly tuned for evaluation.
  • the PI code and the RF quality, in particular the reception field strength, are checked, and the alternative frequency is stored in the working memory with the evaluation of the rank.
  • the next frequency is checked in the same way, the ranking being compared with the last or the best frequency to date.
  • the best frequency is given an identifier that is required for later tuning and is stored in the working memory.
  • the working memory is divided into several areas according to the ranking when storing the checked frequencies. Within each area, the frequencies stored there are sorted according to RF reception quality.
  • the ranking levels are arranged in such a way that the highest rank is assigned to the match of the PI code of the called program and the frequency checked.
  • the next stage comprises the frequency whose PI code differs in the second digit.
  • the field-strongest frequency of this ranking level is set if all alternative frequencies that are stored in the working memory and all checked no frequency with the same PI code was found.
  • a frequency of the last rank has been set, it remains set for a predetermined time, for example 20 seconds. During this time an attempt is made to identify the PI code. If this is not successful, a search is started.
  • the station name is shown in the display when a RDS receiver is called up a program
  • the set frequency is displayed instead of the station name, since a different one may be the case Program can be set as that assigned to the program memory space.

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Abstract

In RDS programme selection in known mobile receivers, the data contained in the station memory are transferred to a working memory and all alternative frequencies are briefly tuned and evaluated. If the same PI code is not identified in any of the alternative frequencies, a search run for the same programme chain is initiated. In the case of stored individual stations or programmes with few, poorly receivable alternative frequencies only, a search run of this type is often initiated in this way, even though favourable reception conditions exist a short time later. The object of the invention is therefore to indicate a selection strategy in which an unnecessary search run is suppressed. This object is achieved by assigning a rank, dependent on reception quality, to each frequency in the programme selection when the alternative frequencies contained in the station memory are checked. The reception quality is checked according to RDS quality and RF reception quality such as multipath reception, received field strength and transmitter centre. If no frequency with adequate RDS quality is found, the frequency with the highest field strength and identified RDS signal radiation is set, provided that adequate audible quality is inferred from the RF reception quality. The frequency thus set remains set for a predetermined time. A search run is initiated within the required programme chain only if no RDS identification was possible during this time.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Aufruf eines Rundfunkprogrammes in mobilen Rundfunkempfangsgeräten, die Informationen nach dem Radio-Daten-System empfangen und verarbeiten können und über Speichermöglichkeiten zum Ablegen von Daten, welche die Empfangsfrequenz und RDS-Daten betreffen, verfügen.The invention relates to a method for calling a radio program in mobile radio receivers that can receive and process information according to the radio data system and have storage options for storing data relating to the reception frequency and RDS data.

Mit dem Radio-Daten-System (RDS) werden im UKW-Rundfunk Daten übertragen, welche dem Hörer zusätzlich zum ausgestrahlten Rundfunkprogramm Informationen übermitteln. Diese Zusatzinformationen sollen dem Hörer zur Erleichterung des Abstimmvorgangs dienen. Zu diesem Zweck werden Daten übertragen, die den Programmnamen angeben, so daß der Hörer nicht erst eine gewisse Zeit zuhören muß oder in einer Frequenztabelle nachschlagen muß, um zu wissen, welches Programm er eingestellt hat. Große Vorteile für den Empfang in Autoradios bietet die Austrahlung einer AF-Liste. Diese Liste enthält Sendefrequenzen, auf denen das gleiche Programm ausgestrahlt wird, wie auf der gerade eingestellten Frequenz.The radio data system (RDS) transmits data in VHF broadcasting, which transmits information to the listener in addition to the broadcast radio program. This additional information should serve the listener to facilitate the voting process. For this purpose, data are transmitted which indicate the program name, so that the listener does not have to listen for a certain time or look up a frequency table in order to know which program he has set. Broadcasting an AF list offers great advantages for reception in car radios. This list contains broadcast frequencies on which the same program is broadcast as on the currently set frequency.

Ergänzend zur AF-Liste wird jeweils ein PI-Code, das ist ein Code zur Identifikation des Programms, ausgestrahlt. Jedem Programm ist ein PI-Code zugeordnet, so daß es durch Überprüfung dieses Codes möglich ist festzustellen, ob bei einem Wechsel der Abstimmfrequenz das gleiche Programm wieder empfangen wird.In addition to the AF list, a PI code, which is a code for identifying the program, is also broadcast. A PI code is assigned to each program so that this code can be checked determine whether the same program is received again when the tuning frequency changes.

In der deutschen Offenlegungsschrift DE-OS 37 25 487 wird ein Verfahren beschrieben, welches die Auswertung der mit dem Radio-Daten-System übertragenen Information betrifft.In the German patent application DE-OS 37 25 487 a method is described which relates to the evaluation of the information transmitted with the radio data system.

Nach diesem Verfahren werden der AF-Code und/oder der PI-Code ausgewertet, so daß festgestellt wird, auf welchen alternativen Sendefrequenzen das Programmsignal der momentanen Empfangsfrequenz noch zu empfangen ist.According to this method, the AF code and / or the PI code are evaluated, so that it is determined at which alternative transmission frequencies the program signal of the current reception frequency can still be received.

Weiterhin werden durch Auswertung des AF-Codes und des PI-Codes die alternativen Sendefrequenzen bestimmt, welche anschließend kurzzeitig abgestimmt und auf Empfangsqualität geprüft werden. Danach wird die Frequenz mit der besten Empfangsqualität eingestellt. Im weiteren wird ein Verfahren beschrieben, das die Gewinnung von Kriterien für die Bestimmung der Empfangsqualität angibt. Die Empfängerabstimmung erfolgt dann nach Maßgabe der Empfangsqualität.Furthermore, by evaluating the AF code and the PI code, the alternative transmission frequencies are determined, which are then briefly tuned and checked for reception quality. The frequency with the best reception quality is then set. A method is described below which specifies the acquisition of criteria for determining the reception quality. The recipient is then tuned according to the quality of reception.

In der deutschen Offenlegungsschrift DE-OS 38 32 455 wird ein Verfahren beschrieben, mit dem der Wechsel von einer Frequenz eines Programms auf eine besser empfangbare Frequenz des gleichen Programms durchgeführt werden soll, wenn auf der ersten Frequenz die Empfangsqualität nicht mehr ausreichend ist, um die RDS-Daten zu verarbeiten. Der Wechsel vollzieht sich dabei im Wartezustand auf eine Unterbrechung, die durch einen Verkehrsdurchsage-Ankündigungscode gemeldet wird.In the German published application DE-OS 38 32 455 a method is described with which the change from a frequency of a program to a more receivable frequency of the same program is to be carried out if the reception quality on the first frequency is no longer sufficient to achieve the Process RDS data. The change takes place while waiting for an interruption caused by a traffic announcement announcement code is reported.

In der Patentanmeldung mit dem Aktenzeichen P 3928828.5 der Anmelderin wird ein RDS-Rundfunkempfänger beschrieben, der bei der Überprüfung der alternativen Frequenzen, die in einem Speicher abgelegt oder in den empfangenen RDS-Daten enthalten sind, auch solche berücksichtigt, deren Regionalkennung, d.h. zweite Stelle des PI-Codes, sich von der gerade empfangenen unterscheidet, wenn kein Sender mit gleichen PI-Code empfangbar ist. Auf diese Weise wird bei Verlust einer regionalen Programmkette auf ein anderes Programm einer überregionalen Programmkette umgeschaltet, falls man von einem Regionalbereich in einen anderen fährt.The applicant's patent application, file number P 3928828.5, describes an RDS radio receiver which, when checking the alternative frequencies which are stored in a memory or are contained in the received RDS data, also takes into account those whose regional identification, i.e. second digit of the PI code, differs from that just received if no transmitter with the same PI code can be received. In this way, if a regional program chain is lost, a switch is made to another program in a national program chain if one moves from one regional area to another.

Beim bekannten Stand der Technik werden also während des Empfangs oder bei Programmabruf alternative Frequenzen überprüft, deren PI-Code identisch ist oder sich nur in der zweiten Stelle, d.h. im Regionalcode, unterscheidet. Wird eine solche alternative Frequenz gefunden, dann wird der Empfänger darauf abgestimmt, anderenfalls ein Suchlauf gestartet.In the known state of the art, alternative frequencies whose PI code is identical or only in the second digit, i.e. in the regional code. If such an alternative frequency is found, the receiver is tuned to it, otherwise a search is started.

Bei gespeicherten Einzelstationen ohne Alternativfrequenzen oder in einem schlecht versorgten Empfangsgebiet, d.h. wenn keine oder wenige alternative Frequenzen existieren, kann es im mobilen Betrieb jedoch vorkommen, daß bei einem Programmaufruf das Empfangssignal aufgrund des momentanen ungünstigen Standorts des Empfängers nicht RDS-tauglich ist. Da keine alternativen Frequenzen vorhanden sind, würde nach den bekannten Verfahren ein Suchlauf gestartet und auf eine Frequenz abgestimmt, die für den Benutzer eventuell unerwünscht ist.In the case of stored single stations without alternative frequencies or in a poorly supplied reception area, i.e. if there are no or few alternative frequencies, it can happen in mobile operation that when a program is called the received signal is not suitable for RDS due to the current unfavorable location of the receiver. There If there are no alternative frequencies, a search would be started according to the known methods and tuned to a frequency that may be undesirable for the user.

Es ist deshalb Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Strategie für einen Programmaufruf anzugeben, bei der die abgerufene Empfangsfrequenz für eine bestimmte Zeit auch dann eingestellt wird und bleibt, wenn aufgrund der momentan schlechten Empfangslage nach bisher bekanntem Stand der Technik ein Sendersuchlauf gestartet würde.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a strategy for a program call in which the received frequency is set and remains set for a certain time even if, due to the currently poor reception situation according to the prior art known to date, a station search would be started.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst, indem beim Programmaufruf bei der Überprüfung der alternativen Frequenzen, die im Stationsspeicher enthalten sind, jeder Frequenz ein Rang zugeordnet wird, der von der Identität des PI-Codes und der Empfangsqualität abhängig ist. Bei der Empfangsqualität werden die RDS-Qualität (fehlerfreie Codeerkennung) und die HF-Empfangsqualität, wie Mehrwegempfang, Empfangsfeldstärke und Sendermitte, überprüft. Wenn keine Frequenz mit ausreichender RDS-Qualität gefunden wird, d.h. wenn die Fehlerrate bei der Decodierung der RDS-Daten eine zulässige Grenze überschreitet, wird die Frequenz mit der höchsten Feldstärke eingestellt, sofern aus der HF-Empfangsqualität auf ausreichende Hörqualität geschlossen wird. Die so eingestellte Frequenz bleibt für eine vorbestimmbare Zeit eingestellt. Erst wenn in dieser Zeit keine RDS-Identifikation erfolgt, wird ein Suchlauf nach der gleichen Programmkette gestartet.This object is achieved in that when the program is called, when checking the alternative frequencies which are contained in the station memory, each frequency is assigned a rank which is dependent on the identity of the PI code and the reception quality. In the reception quality, the RDS quality (error-free code recognition) and the RF reception quality, such as multipath reception, reception field strength and transmitter center, are checked. If no frequency with sufficient RDS quality is found, i.e. If the error rate in the decoding of the RDS data exceeds a permissible limit, the frequency with the highest field strength is set, provided that it is concluded from the RF reception quality that the hearing quality is sufficient. The frequency set in this way remains set for a predeterminable time. A search for the same program chain is only started if there is no RDS identification during this time.

Beim erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren werden bei einem Programmaufruf die zum Programm gehörenden Daten in einen Arbeitsspeicher geladen. Im Arbeitsspeicher befinden sich dann der PI-Code, die alternativen Frequenzen und der Sendername. Beim Programmaufruf werden alle abgelegten Frequenzen bewertet, wobei die Bewertung nach HF-Empfangsqualität und möglicher RDS-Decodierung erfolgt. Zur Bewertung wird kurzzeitig auf jede Frequenz abgestimmt. Es wird der PI-Code und die HF-Qualität, insbesondere die Empfangsfeldstärke geprüft, und die alternative Frequenz wird mit der Bewertung des Ranges in den Arbeitsspeicher abgelegt. Die Überprüfung der nächsten Frequenz erfolgt in der gleichen Weise, wobei die Bewertung des Ranges mit der letzten bzw. der bisher besten Frequenz verglichen wird. Die beste Frequenz erhält jeweils eine Kennung, die zur späteren Sendereinstellung benötigt wird, und wird in den Arbeitsspeicher abgelegt.In the method according to the invention, the data belonging to the program are combined into one when a program is called RAM loaded. The PI code, the alternative frequencies and the station name are then in the working memory. When the program is called up, all stored frequencies are evaluated, the evaluation being based on RF reception quality and possible RDS decoding. Each frequency is briefly tuned for evaluation. The PI code and the RF quality, in particular the reception field strength, are checked, and the alternative frequency is stored in the working memory with the evaluation of the rank. The next frequency is checked in the same way, the ranking being compared with the last or the best frequency to date. The best frequency is given an identifier that is required for later tuning and is stored in the working memory.

Der Arbeitsspeicher wird beim Ablegen der überprüften Frequenzen in mehrere Bereiche entsprechend der Rangfolge eingeteilt. Innerhalb jedes Bereichs werden die dort abgelegten Frequenzen nach HF-Empfangsqualität geordnet.The working memory is divided into several areas according to the ranking when storing the checked frequencies. Within each area, the frequencies stored there are sorted according to RF reception quality.

Die Rangstufen sind so geordnet, daß der Übereinstimmung des PI-Codes des abgerufenen Programms und der überprüften Frequenz der höchste Rang zugeordnet wird. Die nächste Stufe umfaßt die Frequenz, deren PI-Code sich in der zweiten Stelle unterscheidet. Die feldstärkste Frequenz dieser Rangstufe wird eingestellt, wenn bei allen alternativen Frequenzen, die im Arbeitsspeicher abgelegt sind und die alle überprüft wurden, keine Frequenz mit gleichem PI-Code gefunden wurde.The ranking levels are arranged in such a way that the highest rank is assigned to the match of the PI code of the called program and the frequency checked. The next stage comprises the frequency whose PI code differs in the second digit. The field-strongest frequency of this ranking level is set if all alternative frequencies that are stored in the working memory and all checked no frequency with the same PI code was found.

Alle Frequenzen, bei denen keine PI-Code-Identifikation möglich war, erhalten die dritte Rangstufe. Wenn keine überprüfte Frequenz den beiden höheren Rangstufen zugeordnet werden konnte, erfolgt die Einstellung einer Frequenz aus der letzten Rangstufe, sofern bei einer dieser Frequenzen ausreichende Hörqualität, d.h. ausreichend gute HF-Empfangsqualität gemessen wurden. Ist dies bei mehreren Frequenzen der Fall, wird die beste ausgewählt.All frequencies at which no PI code identification was possible receive the third rank. If no checked frequency could be assigned to the two higher ranks, a frequency from the last rank is set, provided that at one of these frequencies sufficient hearing quality, i.e. sufficiently good RF reception quality was measured. If this is the case with several frequencies, the best one is selected.

Bei der Auswahl der besten Frequenz ohne Identifikation des PI-Codes kann in vorteilhafter Weise noch eine Unterscheidung zwischen Sendern vorgenommen werden, welche erkennbar RDS-Daten ausstrahlen und Sendern, bei denen keine RDS-Daten erkennbar sind, wobei ein Sender als RDS-Sender akzeptiert wird, wenn zwei RDS-Datenblöcke in Folge erkannt werden. Auf fehlerfreie Identifikation des PI-Codes wird in diesem Fall verzichtet.When selecting the best frequency without identifying the PI code, a distinction can advantageously be made between transmitters which emit recognizable RDS data and transmitters in which no RDS data are identifiable, a transmitter accepting as an RDS transmitter when two RDS data blocks are recognized in succession. In this case, the PI code is not identified correctly.

Wenn eine Frequenz der letzten Rangstufe eingestellt wurde, bleibt diese für eine vorbestimmte Zeit, z.B. 20 sec, eingestellt. In dieser Zeit wird versucht, den PI-Code zu identifizieren. Gelingt dies nicht, wird ein Suchlauf gestartet.If a frequency of the last rank has been set, it remains set for a predetermined time, for example 20 seconds. During this time an attempt is made to identify the PI code. If this is not successful, a search is started.

Bei dieser Art der Rangstufung bei einem Programmaufruf wird für gespeicherte Einzelstationen eine längere Zeit zur Identifizierung vorgegeben. Wenn also der Programmaufruf gerade an einem Ort erfolgt, an dem schlechte Empfangsverhältnisse vorliegen, wird nicht gleich ein Suchlauf gestartet. Wenn man mit dem Auto ein Stück weiterfährt, kann die Empfangssituation bereits gut sein und die eingestellte Frequenz identifiziert werden. Es erfolgt in diesem Fall kein unerwünschter Sendersuchlauf innerhalb der gleichen Programmkette.With this type of ranking when calling a program, a longer time is given for identification for stored individual stations. If the program is currently being called in a location with poor reception conditions, a search run is not started immediately. If you drive a little further by car, the reception situation can already be good and the set frequency can be identified. In this case there is no unwanted station search within the same program chain.

Da bei einem Programmaufruf bei einem RDS-Empfänger der Sendername im Display angezeigt wird, wird in einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung beim Einstellen einer Frequenz ohne PI-Code-Identifikation nach einer vorbestimmten Zeit statt des Sendernamens die eingestellte Frequenz angezeigt, da unter Umständen ein anderes Programm eingestellt sein kann, als das dem Pogrammspeicherplatz zugeordnete.Since the station name is shown in the display when a RDS receiver is called up a program, in an advantageous embodiment of the invention, when a frequency is set without PI code identification after a predetermined time, the set frequency is displayed instead of the station name, since a different one may be the case Program can be set as that assigned to the program memory space.

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Verfahren zum Aufruf eines Rundfunkprogrammes in Rundfunkempfangsgeräten, die Informationen nach dem Radio-Daten-System empfangen und verarbeiten können; die über nichtflüchtige Speicher zum Ablegen von Daten, welche das Programm und RDS-Daten betreffen, verfügen; die über einen Arbeitsspeicher verfügen, in den bei einem Programmaufruf die zum Programm gehörenden Daten aus dem nichtflüchtigen Speicher übertragen werden; bei denen bei einem Programmaufruf die im Arbeitsspeicher abgelegten alternativen Frequenzen auf Empfangsqualtität geprüft und bewertet werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß beim Einstellen einer der aus dem Arbeitspeicher abgerufenen Empfangsfrequenzen in der nachstehenden Rangfolge verfahren wird: a) Diejenige Frequenz mit der besten Empfangsqualität wird eingestellt, die den gewünschten Programmidentifikationscode hat, der aus dem Programmspeicher zuvor übernommen wurde. b) Die Frequenz mit der besten Empfangsqualität wird eingestellt, deren Programmidentifikationscode sich nur in der zweiten Stelle unterscheidet, wenn im Schritt a) bei keiner der im Arbeitsspeicher abgelegten Frequenzen, deren Empfangsqualität ausreichend ist, der gewünschte Programmidentifikationscode erkannt wurde. c) Die Frequenz mit der besten HF-Empfangsqualität und mit auf Vorhandensein erkanntem RDS-Signal, jedoch zunächst ohne Programmidentifikation,bleibt für eine vorgegebene Zeit eingestellt, wenn im Schritt a) und b) bei keiner überprüften Frequenz ein identischer oder nur in der zweiten Stelle unterschiedlicher Programmidentifikationscode erkannt wurde. d) Nach der vorgegebenen Zeit wird ein Suchlauf nach der gewünschten Programmkette gestartet, wenn im Schritt c) während der vorgegebenen Zeit keine Programmidentifikation möglich war. Method for calling a radio program in radio receiving devices that can receive and process information according to the radio data system; which have non-volatile memories for storing data relating to the program and RDS data; which have a working memory in which the data belonging to the program are transferred from the non-volatile memory when a program is called; in which, when a program is called, the alternative frequencies stored in the working memory are checked and evaluated for reception quality, characterized in that when one of the receiving frequencies retrieved from the working memory is set, the following order of priority is used: a) The frequency with the best reception quality is set that has the desired program identification code that was previously taken from the program memory. b) The frequency with the best reception quality is set, the program identification code of which differs only in the second place if, in step a), the desired program identification code was not recognized in any of the frequencies stored in the working memory, the reception quality of which is sufficient. c) The frequency with the best RF reception quality and with the presence of an RDS signal, but initially without program identification, remains set for a predetermined time, if in step a) and b) at no frequency checked an identical or only in the second Different program identification code was recognized. d) After the specified time, a search for the desired program chain is started if, in step c), no program identification was possible during the specified time. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei Einstellung der Frequenz ohne Programmidentifikation für die vorgegebene Zeit der Sendername auf der Anzeige gelöscht wird und dafür die eingestelle Frequenz angezeigt wird.Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that when the frequency is set without program identification , the station name is deleted from the display for the predetermined time and the set frequency is displayed for this. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei der Überprüfung und Bewertung aller alternativen Frequenzen die überprüften Frequenzen entsprechend ihrer Rangfolge gruppenweise und nach Empfangsqualität geordnet im Arbeitsspeicher sortiert werden.Method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, when checking and evaluating all alternative frequencies, the checked frequencies are sorted in the working memory in groups according to their ranking order and according to reception quality. Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei der Einstellung einer Empfangsfrequenz, bei der kein PI-Code erkannt wird, eine Frequenz eingestellt wird, bei der erkannt wird, daß RDS-Datensignale ausgestrahlt werden.Method according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when setting a reception frequency at which no PI code is recognized, a frequency is set at which it is recognized that RDS data signals are being broadcast.
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