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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement).
With the CD-BA1700H, you can search for and receive the
following PTY, TP and TA signals.
Note:
When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and a programme is selected, the unit will display "TI" instead of
"TA".
NEWS:
Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage 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 element is fundamental.
DRAMA:
All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE:
Programmes concerned with any aspect
of national or regional culture, including
language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE:
Programmes about the natural sciences
and technology.
VARIED:
Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertainment
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 current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent
record sales charts.
ROCK M:
Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young musicians.
EASY M:
Current contemporary music considered
to be "easy-listening", as opposed 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. Examples of music
in this category are instrumental music,
and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS:
Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, 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 entertainment 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 destinations, 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 listener 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 language, 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 investigative style.
TEST:
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM !:
Emergency announcement made under
exceptional circumstances to give warning
of events causing danger of a general nature.
NONE:
No programme type (receive only).
TP:
Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA:
Traffic announcements are currently on
air.