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Radio Operation
- Using the Radio Data System (RDS) -
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes.
You can search for and receive the following PTY.
NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, report-
age and actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.
SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.
DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
POP M Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.
ROCK M Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by
young musicians.
MOR M Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or
choral works.
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.
OTHER M Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.
WEATHER Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
FINANCE Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDREN For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
SOCIAL Programmes about people and things that influence them individually
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
society.
RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature
of existence and ethics.
PHONE IN Involving members of the public expressing their views either by
phone or at a public forum.
TRAVEL Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the lis-
tener might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody and narrative story line.
NATION M Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
inspired and in English.
OLDIES Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
FOLK M Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or people.
DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
gative style.
ALM TEST Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
ers.
ALARM Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
NONE No programme type (receive only).