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RDS isn't necessarily tied to the HD, umm, "stream"...

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mhardy6647

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In Reply to: RE: Rotel RT-1084 Problem posted by duck decoy on August 22, 2021 at 11:06:17

it is a service tacked on to the analog broadcast, too.
I don't know what "switched out analog jacks" means. Is there any output level (voltage) control on the analog outputs? Maybe it is turned too low or muted?
EDIT: OK, I am looking at the manual now... :)
Also, check the simplest things -- are both of the signal cables (ahem, interconnects OK? Sometimes a loose/intermittent connection at one (or more) of the four plugs on a stereo pair of cables is exacerbated by disconnection/reconnection. BTDT, as they say! ;)

all the best,
mrh

Edits: 08/31/21

Follow Ups:

OK, upon perusing the manual - mhardy6647 05:39:05 08/31/21 (1)
So, I am assuming that this tuner was working fine previously when hooked up exactly the same way?
Were it mine, here's what I'd probably do (not necessarily in this order, though).
1) Are you trying to listen to the HD or analog radio output from the tuner? Try both options.
2) Try hooking the tuner to an amplifier (or preamp) using the "unswitched" outputs and see if there's any signal output.
3) If you have a preamp or DAC, try one of the digital outputs and see if they're passing signal.
4) I don't see mention of automatic muting of noise on a frequency with inadequate signal level, but are you sure the station to which you're tuned has adequate signal level (reception) at your location? Maybe try other, stronger signals OR press "FM MONO", which may (??) disable the noise muting for a low signal strength station.
5) (especially if you don't have any Sirius radio modules connected) Consider trying a factory reset (see manual).
It doesn't look like there's any mute or output level control on this tuner. I presume the 12V trigger only can turn the whole unit on or off, and I further assume it's "on" based on the original post!

all the best,
mrh
- https://rotel.com/sites/default/files/product/manuals/RT-108 (Open in New Window)
Edits: 08/31/21
- RE: OK, upon perusing the manual - duck decoy 16:47:02 09/15/21 (0)
  Thanks for the time you spent on this. The Rotel people walked me through the same things.

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