Sharp HT-DV40H Light M, Classics, Other M, Weather, Finance, Children, Social, Religion, Phone

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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 State
	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 being broadcast.