Abstract: A data communication receiver (100) for receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal includes receiving circuitry (410) for receiving the RF signal and recovering a selective call message therefrom and for generating an activation signal in response to recovery of the selective call message. The data communication receiver (100) further includes a transducer/switch component (300) coupled to the receiving circuitry (410) comprising a transducer (230) having leads (305, 310) formed thereon for providing the activation signal to drive the transducer (230), wherein a first of the leads (310) has contiguously formed therefrom a switch element (105) for selectively contacting the receiving circuitry (410).

Abstract: A selective call receiver includes first and second housing portions forming a chamber therebetween which houses the electronic circuitry for receiving messages, a display for displaying the messages, and an annunciator for alerting a user that a message has been received. The first housing portion has an opening therein through which keys of an elastomeric keypad are accessible to the user. The keypad also includes a base portion for forming a seal between the first and second housing portions and a rim which extends into an additional opening in the first housing portion proximate the periphery thereof for sealingly receiving a lens therein.