Pager Network

Proposal to create a pager network emanating from Bloominglabs.

Useful Links

[Detailed description of pager networks]

[Hackaday.io page for the OSOMCOM POCSAG project]

[More information on OSOMCOM POCSAG]

[Ancient link detailing a very simple pager network setup with minimal components]

[Hackaday article detailing an alternative modern pager network setup]

[POCSAG encoder for GNU/Radio(many decoders exist for GNU/Radio and in general)]

Implementation

• Bloominglabs has two VHF ham radios sitting idle which could be used for the transmitter. Our Yaesu tri-band radio could be used for this too for UHV coverage. Also the newly donated pager repeater.

• Possibly purchasing a lot of 12 Motorola Advisor Alpha pagers(http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/motorola_advisor_a05klb5162aa.html, POCSAG, 931.2375mhz)

• The older Thinkpad has an RS232 port