| abstract |
A broadcast receiver includes a database stored in a memory means (3, 110) which is accessed during operation of the receiver. The database contains various attributes of a received station such as the call letters, location and station format. The receiver further includes control means (1, 2, or 100, 102) to convey to the user this information about the received station and includes means for scanning the database to permit reception of only those stations having a desired attribute. |