Sharp AN-PR1000H Operation Manual page 31

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.
NEWS Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, re-
portage and actuality.
AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, gen-
erally in different presentation style or concept, including debate,
or analysis.
INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest
sense.
SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
EDUCATE Programme intended primarily to educate, of which the formal el-
ement is fundamental.
DRAMA All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE Programmes concerned with any aspect of national or regional
culture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE Programmes about the natural sciences and technology.
VARIED Used for mainly speech-based programmes usually of light-en-
tertainment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples
include: quizzes, panel games, personality interviews.
POP M Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of
current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record
sales charts.
ROCK M Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by
young musicians.
EASY M 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 of-
ten but not always, vocal, and usually of short duration.
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 of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber
music, etc., and including Grand Opera.
OTHER M Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Partic-
ularly 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 en-
tertainment and interest, rather than where the objective is to ed-
ucate.
SOCIAL Programmes about people and things that influence them indi-
vidually or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography,
psychology and society.
RELIGION Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the na-
ture 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 and opportunities.
Not for use for announcements about problems, delays, or road-
works 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.
COUNTRY Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of
the American Southern States. Characterised by a straightfor-
ward melody and narrative story line.
NATION M 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.
OLDIES Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.
FOLK M Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular na-
tion, usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or sto-
ry may be based on historical events or people.
DOCUMENT Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an in-
vestigative style.
TEST Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or re-
ceivers.
ALARM Emergency announcement made under exceptional circum-
stances to give warning of events causing danger of a general
nature.
TP Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
06/3/14 AN-PR1000_EN.fm
AN-PR1000H
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
31
TINSEA127AWZZ