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° Program Type (PTY)
Identifies the type of RDS program. This
allows you to locate a specific type of
program being broadcast. The program
types are as follows:
Affairs
Topical programs which expand on the
current news.
Alarm
Emergency broadcasts.
Culture
Programs about national or regional
culture, such as religion, language, and
societal concerns.
Drama
Radio plays and serials.
Education
Programs intended to educate, such as
"How to" and advice programs.
Information
Programs about consumer affairs,
medical advice, etc. and also weather
reports.
L. Classical
Classical music for general appreciation,
such as instrumentals, and vocal and
choral works.
M.O.R. Music
Middle of the road music ("eisy
listening"). Usually vocal and of short
duration.
News
Other Music
Music that does not fit into any of the
other categories, such as jazz,rhythm
and blues, and reggae.
Pop Music
PTY undefined
Any programming not defind above.
Rock Music
Science
Programs about the natural sieences and
technology.
Sports
S. Classical
Performances of major orchetr-as,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Varied
Other types of programming such as
celebrity interviews, panel garses, and
comedy.
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