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Traffic Information (Optional)
What is the Traffic Message Channel?
The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a specific application of the FM Radio Data System (RDS) used for
broadcasting real-time traffic and weather information. Data messages are received silently, decoded, and
delivered to a TMC-enabled navigation system that can offer dynamic route guidance – alerting the driver to
a problem on the planned route and calculating an alternative route to avoid the incident.
Coverage of the Service
TMC Services cover nearly all of Western Europe. Each service is transmitted by a national, regional, or
local broadcaster. TMC Service provides traffic information for monitored roads only, motorways and main
roads. TMC radio transmissions reception can change from area to area, depending on weather conditions,
static electricity, power lines, and other natural or man-made conditions.
Disclaimer
Destinator Technologies is not responsible for any damage caused by an accident due to unreliable TMC
radio transmissions by national, regional, or local broadcasters caused by TMC service restrictions, or by
natural and man-made conditions that prevent real-time traffic and weather information from being
delivered to the TMC-enabled navigation system. Destinator Technologies is not responsible for the
quality or accuracy of the events broadcast and the method by which they are displayed.
TMC Antenna Installation
Installing the TMC Antenna:
1. Place the wired antennas horizontally in the car using the rubber stickers provided. It is
recommended that the antenna be attached to the windscreen. Please note that some car models
(especially French) use coated windscreen glass and placing the radio antenna on other windows is
therefore recommended on these cars.
2. The TMC system automatically locates the frequency of the closest radio station and recommends
an alternate route when traffic events (such as congestion or an accident) are detected. For more
information, please refer to the user manual.
3. Other traffic events – such as General Information, Roadworks and Weather – are also monitored to
let the user avoid these events manually.
Destinator Traffic Service
Destinator provides the following traffic service:
1. The Destinator Traffic Engine monitors the events relevant to your route only.
2. Destinator automatically calculates the best alternative route.
3. Every 5 minutes, Destinator re-evaluates the traffic conditions and route accordingly.
4. No additional registration or activation is required. Simply use your device in the way you are used
to.