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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.
NEWS
Short  accounts  of  facts,  events  and 
publicly expressed views, reportage and 
actuality.
AFFAIRS
Topical  programme  expanding  or 
enlarging  upon  the  news,  generally  in 
different  presentation  style  or  concept, 
including debate, or analysis.
INFO
Programmes whose purpose is to impart 
advice in the widest sense.
SPORT
Programme concerned with any aspect 
of sport.
EDUCATE
Programme intended primarily to educate, of 
which the formal element is fundamental.
DRAMA
All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE
Programmes concerned with any aspect 
of national or regional culture, including 
language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE
Programmes about the natural sciences 
and technology.
VARIED
Used 
for 
mainly 
speech-based 
programmes 
usually 
of 
light-
entertainment  nature,  not  covered  by 
other  categories.  Examples  include: 
quizzes,  panel  games,  personality 
interviews.
POP M
Commercial  music,  which  would 
generally be considered to be of current 
popular  appeal,  often  featuring  in 
current or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M
Contemporary  modern  music,  usually 
written  and  performed  by  young 
musicians.
EASY M
Current contemporary music considered 
to  be  “easy-listening”,  as  opposed  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.
LIGHT M
Classical music for general, rather than 
specialist  appreciation.  Examples  of 
music in this category are instrumental 
music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS
Performances of major orchestral works, 
symphonies,  chamber  music,  etc.,  and 
including Grand Opera.
OTHER M
Musical  styles  not  fitting  into  any  of 
the  other  categories.  Particularly  used 
for specialist music of which Rhythm & 
Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER
Weather  reports  and  forecasts  and 
meteorological information.
FINANCE
Stock  Market  reports,  commerce, 
trading, etc.
CHILDREN
For  programmes  targeted  at  a  young 
audience,  primarily  for  entertainment 
and  interest,  rather  than  where  the 
objective is to educate.
SOCIAL
Programmes  about  people  and  things 
that  influence  them  individually  or  in 
groups.  Includes:  sociology,  history, 
geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION
Any  aspect  of  beliefs  and  faiths, 
involving a God or Gods, the nature of 
existence and ethics.
PHONE IN
Involving  members  of  the  public 
expressing their views either by phone 
or at a public forum.
TRAVEL
Features  and  programmes  concerned 
with travel to near and far destinations, 
package  tours  and  travel  ideas 
and  opportunities.  Not  for  use  for 
announcements 
about 
problems, 
delays, 
or 
roadworks 
affecting 
immediate  travel  where  TP/TA  should 
be used.
LEISURE
Programmes 
concerned 
with 
recreational  activities  in  which  the 
listener  might  participate.  Examples 
include,  Gardening,  Fishing,  Antique 
collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
JAZZ
Polyphonic, 
syncopated 
music 
characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY
Songs which originate from, or continue 
the  musical  tradition  of  the  American 
Southern  States.  Characterised  by  a 
straightforward  melody  and  narrative 
story line.
NATION M
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.
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,  usually 
played  on  acoustic  instruments.  The 
narrative  or  story  may  be  based  on 
historical events or people.
DOCUMENT Programme  concerned  with  factual 
matters,  presented  in  an  investigative 
style.
TEST
Broadcast  when  testing  emergency 
broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM
Emergency announcement made under 
exceptional  circumstances  to  give 
warning of events causing danger of a 
general nature.
NONE
No programme type (receive only).
TP
Broadcasts 
which 
carry 
traffic 
announcements.
TA
Traffic  announcements  are  being 
broadcast.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)