Traffic master TMC

crashmarks · 19th May 2011, 11:13

I fitted a traffic master module and rover blue tooth kit to my car last year however I am thinking about buying one of radio guys DDs to replace my highline. If i do this I know I can remove the blootooth kit but can I also remove the traffic master module i.e. I will I still get the traffic master messages I get now but on the DD or is TMC something completely different ?

Jezzer 1 · 19th May 2011, 12:16

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Originally Posted by crashmarks

I fitted a traffic master module and rover blue tooth kit to my car last year however I am thinking about buying one of radio guys DDs to replace my highline. If i do this I know I can remove the blootooth kit but can I also remove the traffic master module i.e. I will I still get the traffic master messages I get now but on the DD or is TMC something completely different ?

Trafficmaster is a standalone module which displays through the message centre on the instrument panel. Fitting a DD shouldn't affect it at all as the two systems are completely separate.

crashmarks · 19th May 2011, 12:53

Cheers I appreciate that but what I am asking is will I still need the traffic master module or will i get the same info displayed on the DD via TMC

raykay · 19th May 2011, 13:21

TMC (Traffic Message System) is a broadcast radio system - I understand it uses the Classic FM frequency.
Trafficmaster is a receiver for roadside transmitters, a completely different system.

crashmarks · 19th May 2011, 13:24

Thanks so for maximum effect I need to have both.

VVC-Geeza · 19th May 2011, 17:37

I have both and they work very well independently.

Thomas · 19th May 2011, 17:38

Moved to I.C.E forum for better coverage

HarryM1BYT · 19th May 2011, 18:27

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Originally Posted by raykay

TMC (Traffic Message System) is a broadcast radio system - I understand it uses the Classic FM frequency.
Trafficmaster is a receiver for roadside transmitters, a completely different system.

What he said /\

TM is very local, only covers the major roads and only for a short distance ahead.

TMC covers the entire country, all of the roads and the information provided by which, enables the Satnav to route around any problems. As soon as you fire the system up, it grabs data for the entire country, which it then feeds into its maps.

TA is the third system, which simply retunes your radio to a local FM channel when they start transmitting Traffic Announcements - a very manual system.

19th May 2011, 11:13	#1
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19th May 2011, 12:53	#3
crashmarks Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Tourer Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 408 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Cheers I appreciate that but what I am asking is will I still need the traffic master module or will i get the same info displayed on the DD via TMC

19th May 2011, 13:21	#4
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	TMC (Traffic Message System) is a broadcast radio system - I understand it uses the Classic FM frequency. Trafficmaster is a receiver for roadside transmitters, a completely different system.

19th May 2011, 13:24	#5
crashmarks Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Tourer Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 408 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks so for maximum effect I need to have both.