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Advanced Features
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
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, sympho-
nies, chamber music, etc., and including Grand
Opera.
OTHER M
Musical styles not fitting into any of the other catego-
ries. 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 about people and things that 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 and opportunities. Not for use for announce-
ments about problems, delays, or roadworks affect-
ing 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. Charac-
terised by a straightforward 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 nation, usually played on acoustic instru-
ments. The narrative or story may be based on
historical events or people.
DOCUMENT
Programme concerned with factual matters,
presented in an investigative style.
TEST
Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast
equipment or receivers.
ALARM !
Emergency announcement made under excep-
tional circumstances to give warning of events
causing danger of a general nature.
NONE
No Programme type (receive only).
TP
Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA
Traffic announcements are being broadcast.
