Version 4.0.0http://pira.cz/rds/magicrds/MagicRDS_Setup.exeFirst public release.
Update from version 3:
- Direct update is not possible. The Magic RDS 4 is completely new application.
- Please install the version 4 to a new folder
- Some settings may be imported to version 4: File - Restore - Magic RDS 3 - ...
Please note the main differences:
- The Magic RDS 4 now supports up to 128 connections (RDS encoders) instead of 1. When sending data, it is necessary to specify which connections it should be sent to — whether to all of them or only to selected ones.
- The Magic RDS 4 now supports up to 32 outputs in the External Text Sources. For text transmission to work, it is necessary to create at least one Connection, at least one Source, and finally, one Output. The Connection and Sources are then dragged into the Output. The resulting chain looks like this: Source(s) -> Output -> Connections(s).
- Some older RDS encoders, such as UECP models or the PIRA32 model, require the purchase of at least the Standard license. While we are happy to continue providing the latest software and support for these devices (which are often over 20 years old) this is not possible without covering the associated costs. We have invested considerable effort into ensuring that the new software enables you to offer all modern features, even on competitive and legacy encoders. This is particularly important for ensuring that listeners have a positive experience of the station when using modern receivers. Anyway, you may continue to use version 3 or the TinyRDS, which are free of charge.
- The Magic RDS 4 is free of charge when used with our current RDS encoders. To activate the application and get access to some features, perform a (bidirectional) communication with the original RDS encoder.
Tips for beginners:
- Run the app
- Click on Add new connection
- Select the Demo encoder
- Click on Add
- Click on Run demo encoder
- Click on RDS Spy icon
We welcome any bug reports and feature requests.
