What is a Pager? A tiny device that kills several in Lebanon
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAA pager, also known as a beeper, is a small, wireless device that receives and displays messages.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAIt beeps when it receives a signal, and depending on the pager device, you can send back a signal.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAIn the late 20th century, pagers revolutionised personal and professional communication.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAHowever, with more advanced communication tools, pagers became less popular, and their use declined.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAPagers send data using Very High Frequency (VHF) radio signals (138 to 466 MHz). This range is similar to a typical FM radio program.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAThere are five different types of pagers. Some pager types only show numbers, while others display numbers and letters.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIATwo-way Alphanumeric: It can send and receive messages with numbers and words. Unlike the first three types, this pager can “reply” to the message.
Image Source : SOCIAL MEDIAOn Sept 17, eight people were killed, and more than 2,800 wounded in pager detonations across Lebanon.
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