Sharp AN-PR1000H operation manual News

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement).

You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

NEWS	Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, re-
	portage and actuality.
AFFAIRS	Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, gen-
	erally 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 el-
	ement 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-en-
	tertainment 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 of-
	ten 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. Partic-
	ularly 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.

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CHILDREN	For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for en-
	tertainment and interest, rather than where the objective is to ed-
	ucate.
SOCIAL	Programmes about people and things that influence them indi-
	vidually or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography,
	psychology and society.
RELIGION	Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the na-
	ture 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	Features
	destinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities.
	Not for use for announcements about problems, delays, or road-
	works 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.
		Advanced
COUNTRY	Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of
FOLK M	Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular na-
	the American Southern States. Characterised by a straightfor-
	ward 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.
	tion, usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or sto-
	ry may be based on historical events or people.
DOCUMENT	Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an in-
	vestigative style.
TEST	Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or re-
	ceivers.
ALARM	Emergency announcement made under exceptional circum-
	stances to give warning of events causing danger of a general
	nature.
TP	Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA	Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
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