Using The Radio Data System (Rds); Radio - Sharp XL-UH4H Operation Manual

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
XL-UH4H
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
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
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
announcements
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.
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of major orchestral
about people and
and opportunities. Not for
about problems,
COUNTRY
works,
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT Programme
things that
TEST
ALARM !
NONE
use for
delays, or
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical
tradition of the American
Characterised by a straightforward melody and
narrative story line.
Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in
that country's language,
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.
concerned with
presented in an investigative style.
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receivers.
Emergency announcement
exceptional circumstances to give warning of
events causing danger of a general nature.
No programme type (receive only).
Southern States.
as opposed to
factual matters,
made under