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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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