Sharp HT-CN400DVH News, Affairs, Info, Sport, Educate, Drama, Culture, Science, Varied, Pop M

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 analy-
	sis.
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 affect-
	ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE	Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
	er 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 melo-
	dy 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).

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