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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and
TA (Traffic Announcement).
You can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, report-
age and actuality.

Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally 
in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analy-
sis.

Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense.

Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.

Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal ele-
ment is fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional cul-
ture, including language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: 
quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.

Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales 
charts.

Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialised music 
styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not 
always, vocal, and usually of short duration.

Classical music for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Ex-
amples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or 
choral works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber mu-
sic, etc., and including Grand Opera.

Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly 
used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are 
examples.

Weather reports and forecasts and meteorological information.

Stock Market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertain-
ment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

Programmes about people and things that influence them individually 
or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and 
society.

Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature 
of existence and ethics.

Involving members of the public expressing their views either by 
phone or at a public forum.

Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far des-
tinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for 
use for announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listen-
er might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique 
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the 
American Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melo-
dy and narrative story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's lan-
guage, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK 
inspired and in English.

Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.

Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation, 
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be 
based on historical events or people.

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investi-
gative style.

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receiv-
ers.

Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to 
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.

No programme type (receive only).

Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.

Traffic announcements are being broadcast.