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Without a keyboard, you have to enter destinations a letter at a time |
TravelPilot uses the top-of-the-range Blaupunkt Berlin RCM 303 as its interface (Blaupunkt is a division of Bosch). The system will play
audio compact discs (ten are stored in the autochanger, which is separate from the CD-ROM player) and cassettes, and has a radio with
three antennae to give the best reception possible. There are two circular switches and one rocker switch on the front of the unit. One of
the circular switches moves the control between the TravelPilot, radio, cassette and CD. All the features use the 11cm TV screen. The
RCM 303 records traffic information, identified by RDS and played over the radio in a separate memory. You can summon up the latest
traffic reports by pressing a button in the centre of the circular switch.
The radio and its associated features are wonderful but when the fun stops, the TravelPilot's technology takes over. To use the system,
select Set Destination from the first menu, then select an area followed by the street address. This isn't a task you should undertake on the
move but a quick stop will pay dividends, and you only need to enter enough of the destination name to be distinctive. There is no
information on street numbers so if you are visiting a big road it's best to opt for a small, nearby turning.