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Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations
may be different from the list on this page.
Alarm function
If an “ALARM” (Emergency) signal is received from a station
while listening to the radio, the unit automatically switches to the
station broadcasting the “ALARM” signal, except when you are
listening to non-RDS stations—all AM (MW) and some FM
stations.
Test function
The “TEST” signal is used for testing the “ALARM” signal.
Therefore, it makes the unit work in the same way as the “ALARM”
signal does.
If a “TEST” signal is received from a station while listening to the
radio, the unit automatically switches to the station broadcasting the
“TEST” signal, except when you are listening to non-RDS
stations—all AM (MW) and some FM stations.
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, theater, etc.
SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based programs such as
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.
Additional 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.
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