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Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations
may be different from the above list.
Description of the PTY codes:
NEWS:
News.
AFFAIRS:
Topical program expanding or enlarging
upon the news—debate, or analysis.
INFO:
Program the purpose of which is to impart
advice in the widest sense.
SPORT:
Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
EDUCATE:
Educational programs.
DRAMA:
All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE:
Programs concerning any aspect of national
or regional culture, including language,
theatre, etc.
SCIENCE:
Programs about natural sciences and
technology.
VARIED:
Used for mainly speech-based programs like
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:
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS:
Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music, etc.
OTHER M:
Music not fitting 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:
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: Program concerning factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
TEST:
Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receiver.
ALARM:
Emergency announcement.
Additional Information
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