Several RDS data sources are provided for live RDS decoding:

• Serial COM Port – Clock and Data signals must be converted using a simple circuit. This ensures compatibility with all RS232 ports and USB to RS232 adapters.
• Sound card – Data and Clock – Data and Clock signals are fed to your sound card line-in stereo input.
• Sound card – RDS Encoder – For RDS encoder output data analysis. The RDS encoder output is fed to the sound card through a simple half-wave rectifier circuit.
• P75/P175 FM Analyzer – Measuring device connected either via RS232/USB or Ethernet.
• (No source) – The software provides offline playback feature only.

For more details download the exe file, install the application and read the pdf manual included.

This is the weakest configuration that has been successfully tested with the application:

• Pentium 166 MHz
• 32 MB RAM
• Screen resolution 800×600 @ 256 colors
• Windows 98

Some plugins may have individual hardware and software requirements.

The installation in a few steps:

• Download and run the installation exe file.
• Select the setup language and finish the installation using Next button.
• Run the RDS Spy and select the RDS source.
• Arrange the workspace as required and save your settings using menu item File – Save Workspace.
• You are done!