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RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide.
These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme
signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of pro-
gramme such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an RDS station, "RDS" and the station name will be displayed.
"TP" (Traffic Programme) will appear on the display when the received broadcast car-
ries traffic information, and "TA" (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic
information is on air.
"EON" will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) data is
broadcast.
"PTYI" (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst the Dynamic PTY station is
received.

When you are tuning in to a station other than an RDS station or to an RDS station
which sends weak signal, the display will change in the following order:

Frequency

Level meter

Station name (PS)

Frequency

Level meter

Programme type
(PTY)
(English fixed)

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.

 
Note:
When you select a programme in the EON stand-by mode, the unit will display "TI" instead
of "TA".

Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage 
and actuality.

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

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 element is 
fundamental.

All radio plays and serials.

Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, in-
cluding language, theatre, etc.

Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.

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

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

Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young mu-
sicians.

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. Examples 
of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral 
works.

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, 
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 entertainment 
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 ex-
istence 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 destina-
tions, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for an-
nouncements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate 
travel where TP/TA should be used.

Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener 
might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collect-
ing, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.

Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.

Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the Amer-
ican Southern States. Characterised by a straightforward melody and nar-
rative story line.

Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's language, 
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, usu-
ally played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be based 
on historical events or people.

Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investigative 
style.

Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.

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.