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Control Software / Re: Magic RDS 4 - Internet Website Text Source - javascript(s)
« Last post by Jan on April 13, 2026, 09:36:17 pm »
What you are trying to achieve — loading and processing a complex web page directly in Magic RDS — is unfortunately not the right approach, for several fundamental reasons:

  • Magic RDS is not a web browser
    Modern web pages are designed to be rendered by full-featured web browsers (such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox), which include sophisticated HTML parsers, JavaScript engines, CSS rendering, and dynamic content handling. Magic RDS does not implement this kind of environment and is not intended to replace a browser. There is currently no simpler or lightweight alternative that can reliably interpret such complex, script-dependent pages.
  • Periodic fetching creates significant overhead and stability risks
    To keep the displayed text up to date, the system would need to repeatedly download and process the page. With complex pages, this implies:
    High CPU usage (due to parsing and potential script handling),
    increased data transfer,
    risk of instability or crashes.
    This is far beyond what is practical or safe for a system like Magic RDS, which is designed for efficiency and reliability.
  • No reliable way to extract the required text
    Even if the page could be loaded, there is still the unresolved problem of identifying and extracting the specific text you want.
    In modern web pages, the desired content is often generated dynamically via JavaScript, meaning it is not directly available in the raw HTML. Without a full browser engine, there is no reliable way to locate and isolate the correct data.

Recommended approach

The correct solution is to use a simple and dedicated data source, for example:

A plain text file (TXT)
A simple XML or JSON endpoint
A lightweight server-side script that extracts and provides only the required text

In other words, the Magic RDS can only retrieve a single file which should ideally contain a simple and consistent text data structure or the already prepared, clean text. The text in this form is always present on the web server or in associated database. Contact support to gain access to this data.
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Control Software / Magic RDS 4 - Internet Website Text Source - javascript(s)
« Last post by saxonlh on April 13, 2026, 09:15:09 pm »
I'm trying to use the "External Text Sources" functionality of Magic RDS 4 to capture the Now Playing schedule information from the NPR widget for our station.  Unfortunately, the page is loading and executing a couple critical javascript sources to complete the page so all I'm getting is the raw html including the .js calls.   Is there a way for RDS4 to process the html and .js and then use the results as the source text?

https://composer.nprstations.org/widgets/iframe/now.html?v=5.13.8&station=5182a6b1e1c8386dfc2a9880&style=v2

thanks,
Saxon
KUFM, Montana Public Radio
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Feature Requests / Re: MagicRDS4 UECP
« Last post by zvykov on April 13, 2026, 02:55:51 pm »
Unfortunately, the original program works via RS232.
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Feature Requests / Re: MagicRDS4 UECP
« Last post by Jan on April 13, 2026, 10:07:50 am »
If an RDS encoder requires data reception using a non-standard protocol, this can be handled using a virtual port in the Magic RDS 4. You connect the proprietary applications to this port and there, the redirection will be performed directly to the encoder Connection(s). The condition for using this procedure is, of course, that the proprietary application supports TCP or UDP connection.

For complete setup see m4vp.pdf, section "Data Splitter for RDS Encoders".
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Feature Requests / Re: MagicRDS4 UECP
« Last post by zvykov on April 13, 2026, 09:49:22 am »
I think I've come up with a way to implement time synchronization on the problematic encoder.
My idea is to use the MagicRDS scheduler itself and, say, send a time command (e.g., 00:00) to the encoder every midnight. The command (code) itself, given the "original" application, would need to be calculated.
What do you think of this implementation? Or are there more correct and logical approaches?
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But it is unclear what to do with the date in this case.
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P275 FM Analyzer / Re: P275E
« Last post by Jan on April 12, 2026, 06:29:02 pm »
Resetting the module to factory defaults also affects the access to the web manager. Instead of filling in the original login, leave the fields blank. See more info in the device manual: https://pira.cz/fm_broadcast_analyzer/?art=p275e

If you have any doubts about the functioning of the device, you can always send it to us for verification. If we find that the cause is a hardware defect in the xport module, we will of course replace it for you.

But first, I would restart all network elements, including your PC. Also try another web browser. These are general tips that, regardless of the specific device, sometimes lead to a solution.

Anyway, thank you for all the information you provided. For further steps please contact us via email.
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P275 FM Analyzer / Re: P275E
« Last post by Marc1963 on April 12, 2026, 06:16:50 pm »
I performed a factory reset on my FM275E, and now when I log in with admin and PASSWORD, I only get a blank page and nothing else loads.
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P275 FM Analyzer / Re: P275E
« Last post by Jan on April 12, 2026, 05:27:20 pm »
The P275 actually does not work with the Ethernet network layer at all, everything is managed by the Lantronix module.

You have tried various settings for this module, so it might be worth trying to reset it to factory settings now, using the appropriate option on the website. Then set it to operational status, see also the pdf manual. If it still doesn't work, it's pointless to continue to troubleshoot the device settings and you will need to look for the cause directly on your PC.

Based on the information you provided, I can tell that the P275 itself is fine and is not the cause of the issue. The Lantronix modules also very reliable in this regard. You have also ruled out the possible cause in FM Scope.

If you are at a loss, try resetting your network router, which is sometimes surprisingly the cause of these problems.
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P275 FM Analyzer / Re: P275E
« Last post by Marc1963 on April 12, 2026, 05:02:20 pm »
I’ve tried everything, but I can’t reach the 275 via port 10001.
I scanned the entire network with Advanced Port Scanner, and the 275 (192.168.105.113:10001) does not show up at all.
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P275 FM Analyzer / Re: P275E
« Last post by Jan on April 11, 2026, 02:17:11 pm »
If you are NOT CONNECTED ("Connecting..." status):

Two reasons come into play here:
  • The connection is occupied by another application. Close that application or find this out by rebooting in the device's web page (button Apply Settings) - this will release the connection. You can then connect from FM Scope and set the inactivity timeout according to the pdf manual to prevent this situation in the future (section 4.1.3 Ethernet options).
  • The device is not accessible on the given port on your network. Unfortunately, this is where our options for further assistance end. You will have to look in the network settings, firewall, or contact your network administrator. Since the device's website on port 80 works, the device itself is fine.
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