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Control Software / Magic RDS 4 Won't Connect
« Last post by rogertee1966@gmail.com on December 05, 2025, 11:29:03 pm »
We are in the process of configuring the P164 units.  We have 4.  All 4 exhibit the same issue.  Configuration was going fine and suddenly just quit connecting.  We have tried direct connection, 4 different machines, 3 OS's (Win 7, 10 & 11) and even attempted going back to Magic RDS 3.  We can see the box through the web interface i.e. web browser to IP address, without issue.  The RUNDONFIG tool in the Magic RDS software seems to connect but neither the control software nor the RDS Spy connect.  We have checked, double-checked,triple-checked IP and port settings without success.  Any idea of what we might be missing?
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Configuration Options and Possibilities / Re: Using magic rds for ORBAN audio processor
« Last post by delta67 on December 03, 2025, 11:24:56 am »
Hi There,

Works perfectly the MagicRds4 on my Orban 8700ilt! Got some screenshot made!

You must also activate or open the ports in your router!








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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 Logo
« Last post by Jan on November 27, 2025, 08:51:58 am »
Your questions are relevant and completely correct. Unfortunately, we are unable to give you a complete answer here. These questions need to be directed to car infotainment manufacturers, and also to the "RDS Forum" organization. In this regard, it is necessary to exert pressure so that the implementation of RDS in car radios is in accordance with the currently valid standard and the user is sufficiently informed about all features and standards supported by the equipment. I am not at all satisfied with how the implementation of the RDS2 standard in receivers is going, but we have done a lot of work on this matter and the ball is not in our court now.

To verify that all encoder settings have been made correctly, you don't need any equipment to receive and show the logo. Just click on the RDS Spy button and in the RDS Spy select View - RDS2 RFT File Receiver.

If you are looking for an RDS2 receiver, look for compliance with IEC 62106:2023 or later.
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 Logo
« Last post by rogertee1966@gmail.com on November 27, 2025, 12:00:35 am »
Clearly I am missing something.  I have added a station logo and I thought I had all of the settings correct so that it should display, however, I am not seeing the logo on the radio.  The radio is in a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado.  Lots of conflicting info out there where one source says it will display another implies it might not.
I didn't find any information, again I may have overlooked it, in the manuals about setting up the logo but the error messages are very helpful.  I did have one of the logos that I resized etc. to meet the criteria of a 1:1 aspect ration and a file size of less that 6kB.  I believe I found where to turn on the additional subcarrier (again some conflicting info on the subject, is the additional carrier necessary?) but it would appear the receiver must be capable of receiving the addtional carrier...if it is indeed necessary.
Can you offer some clarity on proper setup and do you know what receivers will actually display the logo?

Thank you.
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Release News and Tutorials / Re: Release News and Change Log
« Last post by Jan on November 25, 2025, 10:55:07 pm »
Version 4.2.8

http://pira.cz/rds/magicrds/MagicRDS_Setup.exe

  • Added device websites for P232, P232U and PIRA32
  • The website now allows working with Bridges and Virtual ports
  • Scripts now support Virtual port add/edit/delete/enable/disable and partial edit of Connection parameters
  • Improved help: multilingual introduction document and hints in the website
  • Bug fix: application deadlock after closing the Preferences dialogue box if web server was serving a page at the same moment
  • Bug fix: P232 and P232U models were sometimes confused
  • Bug fix: 'insufficient system resources' when reading an application title via the External Text Sources
  • Bug fix: P164 device website: Radiotext manual update fix and some more
  • Bug fix: UDP connect/disconnect when editing the connection from the web
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General Discussion about the RDS / Re: Brand new to all this
« Last post by DaveS on November 19, 2025, 12:42:45 pm »
I am not too clear what you are asking for.  If you want to convert your call of KFII to a PI code, that would be 1E0C.
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RDS Spy / Re: Request for lager font of PI code in RDSSpy
« Last post by Andreas Mikula on November 17, 2025, 06:22:29 pm »
Additional comment: when I use 125 or even 150% zoom, the font is not sharp.
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General Discussion about the RDS / Brand new to all this
« Last post by 92.3 KFII on November 15, 2025, 04:11:44 am »
So here I am. Starting a new rural FM station. While my life has been surrounded by music and sitting in a station as my father DJ'd in the 70's-80's, this piece is completely new to me. I am not technologically incompetent, I have learned over the years every new piece is a new experience. We just changed from a tube setup to a fancy new, less than 260 pound, Bext XL 3000. I joined here to read and learn from your knowledge, and, occasionally pester with stupid questions. At this point, We just want the script to Read our call letters. I have no doubt I'll get some guidance here. Thanks in advance for your patience.
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 - EAS/EASTIME Protocol
« Last post by Jan on November 14, 2025, 08:18:29 pm »
Yes, I think it is working now. You can see in the video that the Virtual port receives the EAS commands. At the same time, these commands should appear in the Communication Monitor in Overview, which is a monitor of the data going to the encoder.
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P132, P164, P232(U) and P332 RDS Encoders / Re: P164 - EAS/EASTIME Protocol
« Last post by mendotatech on November 14, 2025, 07:48:54 pm »
It looks like I misunderstood the error. Still, I think being that I'm sending a Weekly Test, that's less than 10 seconds total (yes, I see the data has it pegged at 30 seconds). I may stand a better chance waiting for the Monthly Test or an actual alert since those messages are usually 90 seconds in length.

That all said, I think we may have found a way to get this working. Thanks!
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