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+# RDS Encoder library
+
+This repository contains the code for controlling a Pira.cz P164 RDS Encoder.
+Both ethernet and USB are supported.
+
+It can be used both as a library and as a CLI program.
+
+## CLI examples
+
+### Read variable value
+
+```
+sergio --baud 19200 get PS
+ONDAROSS
+```
+
+To make it machine readable, just use `--output json`
+
+```
+sergio --output json --baud 19200 get PS
+{"variable": "PS", "value": "ONDAROSS"}
+```
+
+### Set the radiotext
+
+```
+sergio --baud 19200 set RT1 'www.ondarossa.info'
+```
+
+### Synchronize time and date
+
+This assumes your computer has a correct time and date of course.
+
+```
+sergio --baud 19200 synctime Europe/Rome
+```
+
+You can also specify `--save` so that this is saved immediately.
+
+### Dump everything
+
+```
+sergio --baud 19200 dump > dump.json
+```
+
+
+## Name
+
+Dr. Pira teached us all to [call Sergio](https://www.fumettidellagleba.org/prodotti/scheda/47/11-) whenever
+you have computer problems.