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Motorola "Alpha-Bravo" Pager info
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:49 pm
by Hoseman292
Gents,
Motorola once made a small alphanumeric pager in the early 90's called the "Alpha Bravo". My questions about this pager are:
1. Did the pagers use GOLAY or POCSAG? BAUD rate?
2. Was the radio frequency crystal controlled or synthesized?
3. Will the programming cradle (NLN3512) work with the universal pager RIB?
4. Were they ever available in 900 MHz POCSAG 1200 BAUD?
5. Know anyone that still programs them?
As always,
THANKS IN ADVANCE Tim
Re: Motorola "Alpha-Bravo" Pager info
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:07 pm
by The Pager Geek
Hoseman292 wrote:Gents,
Motorola once made a small alphanumeric pager in the early 90's called the "Alpha Bravo". My questions about this pager are:
1. Did the pagers use GOLAY or POCSAG? BAUD rate?
2. Was the radio frequency crystal controlled or synthesized?
3. Will the programming cradle (NLN3512) work with the universal pager RIB?
4. Were they ever available in 900 MHz POCSAG 1200 BAUD?
5. Know anyone that still programs them?
As always,
THANKS IN ADVANCE Tim
Off the top of my head:
1: Either GSC or 512 Pocsag
2: Crystal
3: The bravo Alpha cradle has a built in interface. It has a DB25 on the back, as well as a power jack for 9-12VDC.
4: Not that I know of.
5: Yes, I can. It uses DOS software and the cradle.
tpg
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 4:18 pm
by precoislen
While on this topic. If anybody knows where I can find one of these in good condition, I have been looking to buy one. It will have to be VHF (152.XXX) range.
I carried one many, many years ago and thought they were great pagers. I still have to check with my local paging provider to see if they can support this unit, though.
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:45 am
by Hoseman292
Sure. e-mail me your mailing address and I'll send you a few in great condition. They're on 157 MHz.
Tim
[email protected]
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:55 am
by precoislen
Tim,
Appreciate your help with this, and for going out of your way.
James
Re: Motorola Alpha-Bravo pagers
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:01 pm
by Hoseman292
No problem at all Jim. Enjoy the pagers.
73's
Tim
N3EKG