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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:

NONE:

Undefined.

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.

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: Program concerning factual matters,

presented in an investigative style.

TEST:

Broadcast for testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receiver.

ALARM:

Emergency announcement.

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