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SCIENCE: Programmes about the natural scien-
ces and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based pro-
grammes usually of light-entertain-
ment nature, not covered by other cat-
egories. Examples include: quizzes.
panel games, personality interviews.
POP M: Commercial music, which would
gener-ally be considered to be of cur-
rent popular appeal, often featuring
in current or recent record sales
charts.
ROCK M: Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young mu-
sicians.
EASY M: Current contemporary music con-
sidered to be "easy-listening", as op-
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or
one of the specialized music styles,
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this
category is often but not always, vo-
cal, and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M: Classical Musical for general, rather
than specialist appreciation. Ex-
amples of music in this category are
instrumen-tal 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. Particularly used
for specialist music of which Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts and
Me-teorological 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, in-
volving a God or Gods, the nature of
existence and ethics.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public ex-
pressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.
TRAVEL: Features and programmes con-
cerned with travel to near and far des-
tinations, package tours and travel
ideas and opportunities. Not for use
for Announcements about problems,
delays, or roadworks affecting imme-
diate travel where TP/TA should be
used.
LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recre-
ational activities in which the listener
might participate.
Examples include, Gardening, Fish-
ing. Antique collecting, Cooking, Food
& Wine etc.
JAZZ: Polyphonic, syncopated music
characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or con-
tinue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States.
Characterised 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 mu-
sical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instru-
ments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events of the
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 un-
der exceptional circumstances to give
warning of events causing danger of
a general nature.
NONE: No programme type (receive only).
TP: Broadcasts which carry traffic an-
nouncements.
TA: Traffic announcements are being
broadcast at present.
Note:
● When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and
a programme is selected, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".