In most cases, you have a choice of either leaving a voice message or a callback number. You leave a message like any other message machine. You can leave a callback number by simply dialing it after the pager answers. The pager will notify the owner that they've received a voice message, else it displays the callback number.
Pagers receive messages through radio frequencies. When a message is sent to a pager, it is picked up by a base station or a satellite, which then transmits the message over the airwaves to the specific pager using its unique frequency or code. The pager then displays the message on its screen for the user to read.
If someone has a pager, and you want to reach them, just dial in their number, and leave a number (numeric) message when told to do so, such as your full phone number (area code too) and he/she will get back to you. Soon after you hang up, their pager will ring or rumble, and they will look down and see your phone number and they can come to you, use a pay phone, or cell phone to call you whenever.
Pager
Pagers work by using radio waves. Messages are sent via touch-tone phone, where the person sending the message types a text using their number key pad. The message is then displayed on the pager's screen.
A pager should be there to alert you whenever there is a message or an important event you need to be reminded of; it should not be a source of irritation to the people around you. People with pagers often forget that its use should be limited to those occasions when they are really needed, and that proper etiquette should still be practiced when using these gadgets. Here are some tips to guide you in the proper use of pagers, to avoid discomfort to the people around you. Step 1: If you are planning to go somewhere that requires a quiet atmosphere, it would be better to leave your pager at home (unless you are expecting an emergency, or are waiting for an important message). Some examples of places and occasions where you should avoid bringing your pagers are churches, funeral services, movie theaters and plays. The shrill sound of the pager can be highly disruptive of the activities in the given places/occasions. Step 2: Whenever possible, change the setting of your pager alert to vibrate mode. This way, you can still be alerted when you get a message without bothering the people around you. Step 3: If you are waiting for an urgent message and you might need to go out on short notice, it is best if you sit close the exits, or at least near aisles, so you will disturb fewer people on your way out. Step 4: If you are out on a romantic date, as much as possible leave your pager at home; you might end up insulting your date if your pager constantly beeps. The messages would also disrupt the flow of your conversation. Step 5: You should determine the importance of a message so you will know when to drop everything and get on the phone, and when to leave the action for a few more hours. Knowing how to properly use a pager will go a long way on de-stressing your life; it would also do wonders to how you are seen by the people around you. You wouldn’t want people not wanting to invite you to events just because you are known to be the one whose pager is always beeping, would you?
Pagers send signals to a base station using radio frequency (RF) communication. When a message is sent to a pager, it is transmitted via a base station that broadcasts the signal over a designated frequency. The pager, tuned to that frequency, receives the signal and alerts the user. This system allows for efficient and quick message delivery over a wide area.
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When your pager displays "tone only," it means that the device is set to alert you with an audible tone without vibrating or displaying a message. This setting is often used to minimize distractions or to indicate that a message is coming but not yet fully received. It typically signals that you should check the device for messages when it's convenient for you.
it should be located at the back of your pager where the seriel numbers and the barcodes are. thats where i found mine
Who the hell still has a pager
The first pager was developed by an engineer named Al Gross in 1949. He is credited with inventing the prototype for the modern pager.