3 Series E91 320i (N43) TOUR
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Reception of the national radio station is possible over the whole of mainland USA.
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Sound quality is nearly as good as from Compact Disk or MiniDisk.
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Radio program not interrupted for commercials.
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At present, some 100 radio programs can be received digitally.
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Approximately 20 current affairs and "talk" radio programs can be received digitally.
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Dividing the stations into groups allows a particular musical style or information station to be found quickly.
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The selection "Preset" creates and stores a list of favourite stations.
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Additional information is available with radio text: Station name, artist, song title.
Brief description of components
The components involved can be split into the following functional areas:
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Master control unit and antennas
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Central display and control
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Audio
Master control unit and antennas
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Satellite tuner: Tuner for Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service
The satellite tuner converts the digital signals from the SDARS antennas into optical signals (light signals).
The satellite tuner transmits these optical signals onto the MOST bus (Media-Oriented System Transport).
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SDARS antennas
High-frequency signals (digital signals) from satellites and stationary antennas for terrestrial reception are
picked up by 2 SDARS antennas on the vehicle. Separate antenna cables route the signals to the satellite
tuner.
SDARS antennas:
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1 SDARS antenna for terrestrial reception from stationary antennas
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1 SDARS antenna for satellite reception
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Central display and operation
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RAD2: BMW "Professional" radio
> E90, E91
The BMW "Professional" radio is an item of special equipment.
The radio serves as the gateway (= data interface) between the MOST bus and the K-CAN.
SDARS is controlled on the radio.
SDARS is only available in conjunction with the following equipment:
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BMW "Professional" radio (RAD2)
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Car Communication Computer (CCC)
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M-ASK: Multi-audio system controller
> E60, E61, E64, E65
M-ASK is an item of special equipment.
M-ASK is the interface for operating the satellite tuner. The radio stations and other SDARS information are
displayed on the Central Information Display (CID).
SBT Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service E60, E61, E63, E64, E90, E91
BMW AG - TIS
24.01.2013 22:58
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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