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Description of the PTY codes:
NONE:
NEWS:
AFFAIRS:
INFO:
SPORT:
EDUCATE:
DRAMA:
CULTURE:
SCIENCE:
VARIED:
POP M:
ROCK M:
M.O.R. M:
LIGHT M:
CLASSICS:
OTHER M:
WEATHER:
FINANCE:
CHILDREN:
SOCIAL A:
RELIGION:
PHONE IN:
TRAVEL:
LEISURE:
JAZZ:
COUNTRY:
NATIONAL:
OLDIES:
FOLK M:
DOCUMENT:
TEST:
ALARM!:
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EN.01-24.CA-MD9R[E]/F
Undefined.
News.
Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis.
Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.
Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
Educational programs.
All radio plays and serials.
Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language,
theatre, etc.
Programs about the natural sciences and technology.
Used for mainly speech-based programs like quizzes, panel games and personality
interviews.
Commercial music of current popular appeal.
Rock music.
Current contemporary music considered to be "easy-listening."
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc.
Music not fitting into any of the other categories.
Weather reports and forecasts.
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
Programs targeted at a young audience.
Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.
Religious programs.
Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a
public forum.
Travel information.
Programs about recreational activities.
Jazz music.
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American
Southern States.
Current popular music of the nation or region in that country's language.
Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation.
Program concerning factual matters, presented in an investigative style.
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.
Emergency announcement.
Note:
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.
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