Originally Posted by mayonaise
it's a feature of FM radio that some stations have started implementing. they just broadcast some data along with the audio transmission. the data won't come through as any audible sound through your radio, but if your radio supports it, it'll display whatever was sent. not all stations do it, and in my experience it doesn't always work for every song they play. it's not too bad, tho. i think they started doing that to "compete" with satellite radio somewhat. FM radio is so old already, and hasn't evolved at all over that last few decades. it's about time they offer something new
yep its called "HD" Radio. they over it on most new GM cars now, like my friends 2003 Sunfire. but yeah its too compete. sometimes it didnt always work right but it was cool. and it said the upcoming song about 30 seconds before it came on the radio. yeah only the big stations do it (most from Clear Channel) and some aftermarket CD players can do it. but then ud have to buy an "HD Tuner" for about $300.