Sharp GX-M10H(OR) Or analysis, Programmes whose purpose is to impart, Advice in the widest sense

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

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, reportage and actuality.
AFFAIRS	Topical programme expanding or enlarging
	upon the news, generally in different pres-
	entation 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 fi tting 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 meteoro-
	logical 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
	infl uence 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 recrea-
	tional 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 Re-
	gion 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 broad-
	cast equipment or receivers.
ALARM!	Emergency announcement made under ex-
	ceptional circumstances to give warning of
	events causing danger of a general nature.
NONE	No programme type (receive only).
TP	Broadcasts which carry traffi c announce-
	ments.
TA	Traffi c announcements are being broadcast.

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