MDC Pagers...

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I know that MDC 1200 is a two way protocol, but.... Does there exist a pager that would decode MDC signalling?
I work in a volunteer EMS system that uses MDC to dispatch calls.. Each area has an MDC group that is alerted when there is a call in the neighborhood. Individuals can also be alerted as well, when their designated ID is alerted. Typically, a squad member would respond on the radio acknowledging their response to an assignment. This system is a 24x7 system where responders either have a designated shift or answer when available. Many of our squad members carry radios throughout the day, responding when able. I work in an industry where a two radio would be obstrusive. I am looking for a pager that would at least decode the group, if not individual alert that is sent. A small radio such as the ex series is not an acceptable solution as the antenna makes it quite noticable.
Even if the pager does not transmit a response (duh, its a receiver only) I would at least be able to receive my alerts and contact the dispatch center via phone. I had asked this a few years ago but no ne was aware of such a device...

If one doesnt exist, maybe there is a market for it? ;)

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No such animal
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Smallest solution I can think of would be a Visar or EX series HT...
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Zippo. Radio or nothing.

There are other voice pagers out there that are not motorola, but AFAIK, none of those supported MDC.
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A radion with an antenna is obtrusive, much more so than a pager...
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You could always get a small /\/\ radio like Ray said, the get an antenna adapter for it (BNC) and go to radio shack and purchase one of their "race-track" antennas. I'm not too sure how it would be on RX quality, but that pretty much resolves the interference from a large antenna. Just make sure TX is disabled!!

(I have yet to try this, its just an idea. :) )
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Flatbush97 wrote:A radion with an antenna is obtrusive, much more so than a pager...
True, but MDC1200 is not a paging protocol.
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escomm wrote: True, but MDC1200 is not a paging protocol.
If you use SelCall or Call alert you could consider it to be...group alert might work as well.
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Poor horse... being flogged unnecessarily post-mortem...
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XTS4000?????????????

Don't much bigger then a Minitor 5!!!!!
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or an Icom F50 MDC (vhf) / Icom F60 MDC (uhf). Add the optional stubby antenna and it is a very small radio. Will decode MDC.

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RADIO43 wrote:XTS4000?????????????

Don't much bigger then a Minitor 5!!!!!

Did ya think of practicability and price difference?
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