Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)

4 Press TUNING +/– until the desired preset station number flashes in the display.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT while the preset station number is flashing.

To stop the search while it is in progress

Press PTY.

List of program types (PTY)

NONE

No program type or undefined.

NEWS

News programs.

AFFAIRS

Topical programs that expand on current news.

INFORMATION

Programs about consumer affairs and medical advice.

SPORT

Sports programs.

EDUCATION

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

DRAMA

Radio plays and serials.

CULTURE

Programs about national or regional culture, language, and social concerns.

SCIENCE

Programs about the natural sciences

VARIED

Programs containing celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy.

POP

Popular music programs.

ROCK

Rock music programs.

EASY MUSIC

Easy listening (middle of the road music).

L.CLASSICAL

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

S.CLASSICAL

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

OTHER MUSIC

Music, such as rhythm and blues and reggae.

WEATHER

Weather information.

FINANCE

Stock market reports and trading, etc.

CHILDREN

Programs for the young.

SOCIAL

Programs about people and the things that affect them.

RELIGION

Programs of religious content.

PHONE IN

Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum.

TRAVEL

Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA.

LEISURE

Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

JAZZ

Jazz programs.

COUNTRY

Country music programs.

NATION

Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region.

OLDIES

Programs featuring oldies music.

FOLK

Folk music programs.

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