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Description of the PTY codes for Radio Data System and DAB
*
1
The PTY codes are diff erent between Radio Data System and DAB. The former is for Radio Data System, and the latter
is for DAB.
*
2
Only Radio Data System has this PTY code.
NOTE
Classifi cation of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be diff erent from the above list.
NEWS: News.
AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging
upon the news—debate, or analysis.
INFO: Programs the purpose of which is to impart
advice in the widest sense.
SPORT: Programs concerned with any aspect of
sports.
EDUCATE: Educational programs.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE/ARTS*
1
:
Programs concerning any aspect of
national or regional culture, including
language, theater, etc.
SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and
technology.
VARIED/TALK*
1
:
Used for mainly speech-based programs
such as quizzes, panel games and
personality interviews.
POP M: Commercial music of current popular
appeal.
ROCK M: Rock music.
EASY M: Current contemporary music considered to
be “easy-listening”.
LIGHT M/CLASSICL*
1
:
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral
works.
CLASSICS/CLASSICM*
1
:
Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc.
OTHER M: Music not fi tting into any of the other
categories.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.
FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading
etc.
CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.
SOCIAL/FACTUAL*
1
:
Programs about sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION: Religious programs.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public
expressing their views either by phone or
at a public forum.
TRAVEL: Travel information.
LEISURE: Programs about recreational activities.
JAZZ: Jazz music.
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue
the musical tradition of the American
Southern States.
NATION M: Current popular music of the nation or
region in that country’s language.
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.
DOCUMENT: Programs concerning factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
TEST*
2
: Broadcasts for testing emergency
broadcast equipment or unit.
ALARM*
2
: Emergency announcement.
NONE*
2
: No program type, undefi ned program, or
diffi cult to categorize into particular types.
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