Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

To stop the search while it is in progress

Press PTY.

List of program types (PTY)

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on current news topics.

ALARM

Emergency broadcasts.

CULTURE

Programs about national or regional culture.

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials.

EDUCATE (Education)

Educational programs, such as “how-to” programs and advice.

INFO (Information)

Programs about consumer affairs, medical advice, and weather.

LIGHT MUSIC

Classical music, such as instrumentals, vocal, and choral works.

M.O.R. MUSIC

Easy listening (middle of the road) music.

NEWS

News programs.

OTHER MUSIC

Music, such as jazz, rhythm and blues, and reggae.

POP MUSIC

Popular music programs.

ROCK MUSIC

Rock music programs.

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural sciences

CLASSICS

Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

SPORT

Sports programs.

VARIED

Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.

NONE

Any programming not defined above.

Note

“NO PTY” appears when the program type you selected is not currently being broadcasted.

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