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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:
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.
Additional Information
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.
M.O.R. 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.
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