JVC GVT0125-003A manual Description of the PTY codes

Description of the PTY codes

NEWS	News.
AFFAIRS	Topical program expanding or
	enlarging upon the news—debate, or
	analysis.
INFO	Programs the purpose of which is to
	impart advice in the widest sense.
SPORT	Programs concerned with any aspect of
	sports.
EDUCATE	Educational programs.
DRAMA	All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE	Programs concerning any aspect of
	national or regional culture, including
	language, theater, etc.
SCIENCE	Programs about natural sciences and
	technology.
VARIED	Used for mainly speech-based
	programs such as quizzes, panel
	games, and personality interviews.
POP M	Commercial music of current popular
	appeal.
ROCK M	Rock music.
EASY M	Current contemporary music
	considered to be “easy-listening.”
LIGHT M	Instrumental music, and vocal or
	choral works.
CLASSICS	Performances of major orchestral
	works, symphonies, chamber music,
	etc.
OTHER M	Music which is not fitting into any of
	the other categories.
WEATHER	Weather reports and forecasts.
FINANCE	Stock market reports, commerce,
	trading, etc.
CHILDREN	Programs targeted at a young audience.
SOCIAL	Programs about sociology, history,
	geography, psychology, and society.
RELIGION	Religious programs.

PHONE IN	Involving members of the public
	expressing their views either by phone
	or at a public forum.
TRAVEL	Travel information.
LEISURE	Programs about recreational activities.
JAZZ	Jazz music.
COUNTRY	Songs which originate from, or
	continue the musical tradition of the
	American Southern States.
NATION M	Current popular music of the nation or
	region in that country’s language.
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.
DOCUMENT	Programs concerning factual matters,
	presented in an investigative style.
TEST	Broadcasts for testing emergency
	broadcast equipment or unit.
ALARM	Emergency announcement.

Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.

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