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====== Alphapoc 602R ====== | ====== Alphapoc 602R ====== | ||
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+ | ===== WARNING ===== | ||
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+ | **Programming software version 3.22 has a bug that limits ALL text messages received by the pager to 45 characters. Fixed in Version 3.24, see parameter TEXT LENGTH.** | ||
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===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
- | The Alphapoc is a portable paging receiver for POCSAG. It is avaiable at [[http://alphapoc.com/product_info.php?products_id=172|http://alphapoc.com/]]. The relevant version of the product is **X4**. | + | The Alphapoc is a portable paging receiver for POCSAG. It is available at [[http://alphapoc.com/product_info.php?products_id=172|http://alphapoc.com/]]. The relevant version of the product is **X4**. |
{{ ::alphapoc:alphapoc:alphapoc6002r_cutout.jpg?direct&600 |Image of Alphapoc 602 Paging receiver}} | {{ ::alphapoc:alphapoc:alphapoc6002r_cutout.jpg?direct&600 |Image of Alphapoc 602 Paging receiver}} | ||
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{{ ::alphapoc:alphapoc602_clip.jpg?direct&600 |Belt clip}} | {{ ::alphapoc:alphapoc602_clip.jpg?direct&600 |Belt clip}} | ||
- | ===== Basic fundamentals on RIC asssigment for Alphapoc ===== | + | ===== Basic fundamentals on RIC assigment for Alphapoc ===== |
As the AlphaPoc receivers don't have a predefined RIC, so the RIC will be assigned by the DAPNET support team, normally based on the existing CCS7 / DMR ID system. The POCSAG addresses are limited to 2^21 = 2097152, so IDs greater than the limit have to be shortened. It is not necessary to have a CCS7 / DMR ID to register a reciever on DAPNET. | As the AlphaPoc receivers don't have a predefined RIC, so the RIC will be assigned by the DAPNET support team, normally based on the existing CCS7 / DMR ID system. The POCSAG addresses are limited to 2^21 = 2097152, so IDs greater than the limit have to be shortened. It is not necessary to have a CCS7 / DMR ID to register a reciever on DAPNET. | ||
- | The reception of the rubrics originally designed for [[skyperdescription|Skyper]] described [[rubricactivationskyper|here]] is not as convinient on the Alphapoc as on the Skyper. But there is a workaround: The rubrics are transmitted in both Skyper format and as personal messages. The RIC used for the rubrics for this purpose is 1000 + <RUBIC Number>. So rubric number 42 is RIC 1042. You can assign up to 8 POCSAG addresses (RICs), on your Alphapoc that it listen to. It is convinient to programm you personal RIC and besides the RIC of up to 7 rubrics. So you can still receive the rubics content on the Alphapoc. A mayor drawback is, that the Alphapoc will not distinguish between thoses and really personal messages, filling up your display quite fast (work-around: see https://hampager.de/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=alphapocdescription#handling_rics) | + | The reception of the rubrics originally designed for [[skyperdescription|Skyper]] described [[rubricactivationskyper|here]] is not as convenient on the Alphapoc as on the Skyper. But there is a workaround: The rubrics are transmitted in both Skyper format and as personal messages. The RIC used for the rubrics for this purpose is 1000 + <RUBIC Number>. So rubric number 42 is RIC 1042. You can assign up to 8 POCSAG addresses (RICs), on your Alphapoc that it listen to. It is convenient to programm you personal RIC and additionally the RIC of up to 7 rubrics. So you can still receive the rubrics content on the Alphapoc. A major drawback is, that the Alphapoc will not distinguish between those and really personal messages, filling up your Memory quite fast (work-around: see https://hampager.de/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=alphapocdescription#handling_rics) |
- | How to know the rubics and their numbers? | + | How to know the rubrics and their numbers? |
Log in to the DAPNET Web Interface on [[http://hampager.de/#/rubrics|http://hampager.de/#/rubrics]] and look them up. Be aware the not all numbers from 1 to 99 are present and that several rubrics are assigned to a local limited transmitter group. | Log in to the DAPNET Web Interface on [[http://hampager.de/#/rubrics|http://hampager.de/#/rubrics]] and look them up. Be aware the not all numbers from 1 to 99 are present and that several rubrics are assigned to a local limited transmitter group. | ||
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| 7 |{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:music7.mp3 |}}| | | 7 |{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:music7.mp3 |}}| | ||
| 8 |{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:music8.mp3 |}}| | | 8 |{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:music8.mp3 |}}| | ||
- | | Chrip |{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:music_chrip.mp3 |}}| | + | | Chirp |{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:music_chrip.mp3 |}}| |
===== Over-The-Air Programming of Time and Date ===== | ===== Over-The-Air Programming of Time and Date ===== | ||
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The AlphaPoc pagers (tested with AlphaPoc 602R X4 model) support setting time and date as broadcasted by DAPNET. <del>You need to configure the 8th RIC of your pager with RIC 165866 function D / alpha.</del> With the update of October 30th RICs have changed. You choose between UTC and local time. For UTC you have to use RIC 216 function D / alpha for UTC time or RIC 224 function D / alpha for local time. Afterwards time and date should be set automatically as soon as the OTA message is transmitted (currently happening every two minutes). | The AlphaPoc pagers (tested with AlphaPoc 602R X4 model) support setting time and date as broadcasted by DAPNET. <del>You need to configure the 8th RIC of your pager with RIC 165866 function D / alpha.</del> With the update of October 30th RICs have changed. You choose between UTC and local time. For UTC you have to use RIC 216 function D / alpha for UTC time or RIC 224 function D / alpha for local time. Afterwards time and date should be set automatically as soon as the OTA message is transmitted (currently happening every two minutes). | ||
- | {{ :alphapoc:ota_time_alphapoc.jpg?nolink&600 |}} | + | {{ :alphapoc:ric224.jpg?nolink&600 |}} |
This is currently supported and tested on the following models: | This is currently supported and tested on the following models: | ||
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===== In range-Symbol ===== | ===== In range-Symbol ===== | ||
- | The Alphapoc 602R offers an "in range symbol": | + | The Alphapoc 602R/802W offers an "in range symbol": |
{{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:alpapocinrange.jpg |}} | {{ :alphapoc:alphapoc:alpapocinrange.jpg |}} | ||
- | The symbol is not working in the current firmware (1.7x), so you have to use an older programming software 1.01 (as the firmware is transferred via software). | + | The symbol is not working in the current firmware (1.7x), so you have to use an older programming software 1.01 (as the firmware is transferred via software). Update 2/2020: There seems to be a new software/firmware 2.03 available, antenna symbol works with it. |
===== Handling RICs ===== | ===== Handling RICs ===== | ||
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You can use this opportunity to change the tone for the RIC to „disable“, if you prefer no sound on receiving rubric messages. | You can use this opportunity to change the tone for the RIC to „disable“, if you prefer no sound on receiving rubric messages. | ||
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+ | ===== empty battery indicator ===== | ||
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+ | {{:alphapoc:emptybattery.jpg|}} | ||
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+ | If the battery is empty, the "empty battery" icon appears, an audio alert beeps and **no further messages** will be received. | ||