MDC Pagers...
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- Flatbush97
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MDC Pagers...
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?
Thanks for your response.
Aaron
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?
Thanks for your response.
Aaron
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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.
There are other voice pagers out there that are not motorola, but AFAIK, none of those supported MDC.
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- Flatbush97
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Re: MDC Pagers...
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. )
(I have yet to try this, its just an idea. )
Cheers & 73s,
Josh - KD7FLY
MDC: 3169
P25: 6001165
DMR-MARC: 3142019
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Josh - KD7FLY
MDC: 3169
P25: 6001165
DMR-MARC: 3142019
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True, but MDC1200 is not a paging protocol.Flatbush97 wrote:A radion with an antenna is obtrusive, much more so than a pager...
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If you use SelCall or Call alert you could consider it to be...group alert might work as well.escomm wrote: True, but MDC1200 is not a paging protocol.
Cheers & 73s,
Josh - KD7FLY
MDC: 3169
P25: 6001165
DMR-MARC: 3142019
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Josh - KD7FLY
MDC: 3169
P25: 6001165
DMR-MARC: 3142019
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Re: MDC Pagers...
Poor horse... being flogged unnecessarily post-mortem...
- RADIO43
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XTS4000?????????????
Don't much bigger then a Minitor 5!!!!!
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.
John L.
Sparta, NJ
John L.
Sparta, NJ
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RADIO43 wrote:XTS4000?????????????
Don't much bigger then a Minitor 5!!!!!
Did ya think of practicability and price difference?