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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
SOCIALProgrammes about people and things that influence them individually
TA (Traffic Announcement).
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.
society.
NEWSShort accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, report-
RELIGIONAny aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature
age and actuality.of existence and ethics.
AFFAIRSTopical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally
PHONE INInvolving members of the public expressing their views either by
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-
phone or at a public forum.
sis.
TRAVELFeatures and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
INFOProgrammes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
SPORTProgramme concerned with any aspect of sport.use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
EDUCATEProgramme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.LEISUREProgrammes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique
DRAMAAll radio plays and serials.
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
CULTUREProgrammes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.JAZZPolyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRYSongs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the
SCIENCEProgrammes about the natural sciences and technology.
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
VARIEDUsed for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
dy and narrative story line.
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include:
NATION MCurrent Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK
POP MCommercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
inspired and in English.
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales
charts.OLDIESMusic from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
FOLK MMusic which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation,
ROCK MContemporary modern music, usually written and performed by
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
young musicians.
based on historical events or people.
EASY MCurrent contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
DOCU-Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music
MENTgative style.
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.TESTBroadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
ers.Advanced FeaturesLIGHT MClassical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-
- Using the Radio Data System (RDS) -
amples of music in this category are instrumental music,ALARM ! and vocal or Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to
choral works.give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
CLASSICSPerformances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-NONENo programme type (receive only).
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.
TPBroadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
OTHER MMusical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly
TATraffic announcements are being broadcast.
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are
examples.
WEATHERWeather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.
FINANCEStock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
CHILDRENFor programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
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