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Description of the PTY codes:

NEWS:

News.

AFFAIRS:

Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the
news—debate, or analysis.

INFO:

Programs the purpose of which is to impart advice in
the widest sense.

SPORT:

Programs 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.

Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations
may be different from the above list.

WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.

FINANCE:

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.

CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.

SOCIAL A:

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.

NATIONAL: 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:Programs concerning factual matters, presented in an

investigative style.

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