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 📟 Did you know that you can use pagers over ham radio? 📟

POCSAG (Post Office Code Standardization Advisory Group) is a communication protocol used for pagers, allowing the transmission of text messages or alerts over radio frequencies. Known for its reliability and simplicity, POCSAG is widely used in emergency services, healthcare, and other industries for critical messaging.

Despite the rise of smartphones, pagers remains popular due to its long-range coverage and low power consumption. They can even be used over ham radio, making it a valuable tool for amateur radio enthusiasts.

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