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Glossary of paging terms
Bleep
Used to describe the sound made by a pager when called (also bleep-
tone, bleep-sound).
Group Code
A number shared between pagers allowing them to be called
simultaneously.
Individual Code
A number representing the unique identity of a pager allowing it to be
called selectively.
Pager configuration
The process of selecting those pager functions that will be available to
the user. This normally forms part of system commissioning.
Pager programming
The procedure required to enter or change pager identity codes
(individual and group).
Open channel
A diagnostic mode that allows a pager to receive all calls transmitted
on a system and display the results in code.
