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PTY search (only for Europe) (2)
PTY (RDS program type)
NEWS: Brief announcements, events, public
opinion, reports and real situations.
AFFAIRS: Suggestions, including practical
announcements other than news, doc-
uments, discussion and analysis.
INFO: Useful and reference information, such
as weather forecasts, consumer guides
and medical advice.
SPORT: Sports-related programs.
EDUCATE: Educational and cultural information.
DRAMA: All kinds of radio concerts and serial
dramas.
CULTURE: All aspects of national or local culture,
including religious events, philosophy,
social science, language and theatre.
SCIENCE: Programs on natural science and
technology.
VARIED: Popular programs such as quizzes,
entertainment news, interviews, com-
edy and satire.
POP M: Programs of commercial and popular
songs, including music sales volumes,
etc.
ROCK M: Modern music generally composed
and played by young musicians.
EASY M : Popular music usually lasting for less
than 5 minutes.
LIGHT M: Classical music, instrumental music,
chorus, and light music favored by
general audiences.
CLASSICS: Orchestral music including great
operas and symphonies, chamber
music and so on.
OTHER M: Other music styles, including rhythm &
blues and reggae.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.
FINANCE: Financial reports, commerce and trading.
CHILDREN: Children’s programs.
SOCIAL: Social affairs.
RELIGION: Religious programs.
PHONE IN: Programs in which the public expresses
its views by phone.
TRAVEL: Travel reports.
LEISURE: Programs concerning recreational
activities.
JAZZ: Jazz music.
COUNTRY: Country music.
NATION M: National music.
OLDIES: Music from the so-called golden age of
popular music.
FOLK M: Folk music.
DOCUMENT: Documentaries.
TEST: Broadcast when testing emergency
broadcast equipment or receivers. Not
intended for searching or dynamic
switching for consumer receivers.
ALARM: A program with notifications about
emergencies and natural disasters.