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LIGHT M: Classical Musical for general, rather
than specialist appreciation. Exam-
ples of music in this category are in-
strumental music, and vocal or cho-
ral 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, in-
volving a God or Gods, the nature of
existence and ethics.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public ex-
pressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.
TRAVEL: Features and programmes con-
cerned with travel to near and far
destinations, package tours and
travel ideas and opportunities. Not for
use for announcements about prob-
lems, delays, or road-works affecting
immediate travel where TP/TA should
be used.
LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recrea-
tional activities in which the listener
might participate. Examples include,
Gardening, Fishing, Antique collect-
ing, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ: Polyphonic, syncopated music char-
acterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or con-
tinue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States. Charac-
terised 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 mu-
sical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instru-
ments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events or the peo-
ple.
DOCUMENT:
Programme concerned with factual
matters, presented in an investigative
style.
TEST: Broadcast when testing emergency
broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM: Emergency announcement made un-
der exceptional circumstances to give
warning of events causing danger of
a general nature.
NONE: No programme type (receive only).
TP: Broadcasts which carry traffic an-
nouncements.
TA: Traffic announcements are being
broadcast at present.
Note:
● When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and
a programme is selected, the unit will display “TI”
instead of “TP” or “TA”.
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