A Title (English)
PTY Function
The PTY function enables you to select stations by the type of programming they broad-
cast (PTY Search). It also provides automatic tuning to emergency broadcasts (PTY
Alarm).
Note:
• PTY code program types are as follows:
1. NEWS:
News.
2. AFFAIRS:
Current affairs.
3. INFO:
General information and advice.
4. SPORT:
Sports programs.
5. EDUCATE:
Educational programs.
6. DRAMA:
All radio plays and serials.
7. CULTURE:
Programs concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture.
8. SCIENCE:
Programs about nature, science and technology.
9. VARIED:
Light entertainment programs.
10. POP MUS:
Popular music.
11. ROCK MUS: Contemporary modern music.
12. EASY MUS:
Easy listening music.
13. L. CLASS:
Light classical music.
14. CLASSIC:
Serious classical music.
15. OTH MUS:
Other types of music, which can't be categorized.
16. WEATHER:
Weather reports/Meteorological information.
17. FINANCE:
Stock market reports, commerce, trading etc.
18. CHILDREN: Children's programs.
19. SOCIAL:
Social affairs programs.
20. RELIGION:
Religion affairs programs or services.
21. PHONE IN:
Phone in based programs.
22. TOURING:
Travel programs, not for announcements about traffic problem.
23. LEISURE:
Programs about hobbies and recreational activities.
24. JAZZ:
Jazz music based programs.
25. COUNTRY:
Country music based programs.
26. NAT MUS:
National music based programs.
27. OLDIES:
Oldies music, 'Golden age' based programs.
28. FOLK MUS:
Folk music based programs.
29. DOCUMENT: Documentary programs.
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