PTY Function
The PTY function enables you to select stations by the type of programming they broadcast
(PTY Search). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY Alarm).
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• PTY code program types are as follows:
1. NEWS: News.
2. AFFAIRS: Current affairs.
3. INFO: General information and advice.
4. SPORT: Sports programs.
5. EDUCATE: Educational programs.
6. DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
7. CULTURE: Programs concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture.
8. SCIENCE: Programs about nature, science and technology.
9. VARIED: Light entertainment programs.
10.POP MUS: Popular music.
11.ROCK MUS: Contemporary modern music.
12.EASY MUS: Easy listening music.
13.L. CLASS: Light classical music.
14.CLASSICS: Serious classical music.
15.OTH MUS: Other types of music, which can't be categorized.
16.WEATHER: Weather reports/Meteorological information.
17.FINANCE: Stock market reports, commerce, trading etc.
18.CHILDREN: Children's programs.
19.SOCIAL: Social affairs programs.
20.RELIGION: Religion affairs programs or services.
21.PHONE IN: Phone in based programs.
22.TOURING: Travel programs, not for announcements about traffic problem.
23.LEISURE: Programs about hobbies and recreational activities.
24.JAZZ: Jazz music based programs.
25.COUNTRY: Country music based programs.
26.NAT MUS: National music based programs.
27.OLDIES: Oldies music, 'Golden age' based programs.
28.FOLK MUS: Folk music based programs.
29.DOCUMENT: Documentary programs.
• If a PTY code of zero is received from a station, "NONE" will be displayed. This indicates that the
station has not defined its programme contents.
• If the signal is too weak for this product to pick up the PTY code, "NO PTY" will be displayed.