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Optimise RDS-TMC reception
Here are a few tips for setting up your RDS-TMC for optimal reception.
Before you start:
Make sure your device uses the latest version of the TomTom application.
Setting up your RDS-TMC receiver in the car
When you set up your navigation device in your car, don’t block the driver’s view of the road.
Select your RDS-TMC connector:
My RDS-TMC receiver is set up correctly but I don’t get traffic information.
Check the following for optimal RDS-TMC reception:
Before you start:
Make sure your device uses the latest version of the TomTom application.
Setting up your RDS-TMC receiver in the car
When you set up your navigation device in your car, don’t block the driver’s view of the road.
Select your RDS-TMC connector:
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RDS-TMC receiver using USB connector |
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Active Dock Traffic RDS-TMC (GO x40, GO x50) |
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My RDS-TMC receiver is set up correctly but I don’t get traffic information.
Check the following for optimal RDS-TMC reception:
- Is the correct country selected?
To check if the correct country is selected do the following:- From the main menu tap TomTom Traffic.
If your RDS-TMC Traffic receiver isn't connected, you may be asked to set up a wireless data connection. Make sure that your receiver is connected properly.
- Tap Change Traffic Preferences.
- Tap Done.
- Select your country.
- From the main menu tap TomTom Traffic.
- Place the tip of the antenna as far away from your navigation device as possible.
Use the full length of the antenna for the best possible reception.
- Some athermic heat-reflecting windscreens and built-in windscreen heaters can block RDS- TMC reception.
Tip: You can test your RDS-TMC receiver by placing it outside your parked car to see if it can find a signal.
- If radio reception is poor, for example when you are driving through a mountain valley, RDS-TMC reception will also be affected.
The following symbols are shown on the top of the Traffic bar:
Searching for a RDS-TMC station. 
RDS-TMC information is up-to-date. 
Waiting to download latest RDS-TMC information.
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