Receiver for use in a remote keyless entry system and for receiving public broadcasts

A remote keyless entry system vehicle receiver for use in a vehicle comprising:

• a first memory register storing a security code uniquely identifying a transmitter that is authorized entry into said vehicle and a second memory register storing a broadcast code identifying a broadcast message intended for general common use by at least a group of vehicles that are each equipped with said receiver;
• means for receiving a signal having at least a coded portion;
• means for comparing said coded portion of said received signal with each of said stored codes;
• access control means for controlling access to said vehicle when said received signal includes said coded portion that matches said stored security code;
• and,
• message control means for controlling the providing of a message associated with said broadcast code when said received signal includes said coded portion that matches said stored broadcast code, said message being provided independent of said coded portion matching said stored security code.