What is POCSAG (Super-POCSAG)?
What is POCSAG (Super-POCSAG)?
POCSAG (Post Office Code Standardisation Advisory Group), also known as Super-POCSAG, Radio Paging Code No. 1 or RPC1, is a one-way 2FSK paging protocol that supports 512, 1200, and 2400 bps. POCSAG transmissions of different speeds and different paging protocols (e.g. FLEX) on the same paging channel are supported.
Can I use a pager to receive POCSAG?
We can use a pager to receive POCSAG pages but the pager must be POCSAG capable (most are) and programmable to use 439.9875 MHz. You must also set your capcode (Channel Access Protocol code) or RIC (Receiver Identification Code) which functions as the pager ID.
What is the modulation used in POCSAG?
POCSAG has three speeds, 512 bps, 1200 bps, and 2400 bps. all three use FSK modulation. The 512 bps mode was the original and standard POCSAG speed mode. Faster modes constituted the upgraded version, Super-POCSAG, which supported 1200 bps and 2400 bps speeds. The modulation used is FSK with a ±4.5 kHz shift on the center carrier.
What frequency does target use for POCSAG?
Characteristics. Target Stores (USA) often use the 467.xxx frequencies for in-store voice communications. 467.750 MHz, 467.775 MHz and 467.800 MHz are the most commonly seen. Some systems use the same frequency for voice and POCSAG paging.
