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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, 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, including 
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 
musicians.

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.

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 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 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.

Programmes concerned with 
recreational activities in which the 
listener 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 melody and narrative 
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, 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 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.