Abstract: When a first paging network system terminal determines that a pager is not within the coverage area of that network system, a paging message is automatically transmitted from another paging network system terminal. The pager wearer can advise the first paging network system terminal of his travel to another paging network system coverage area or the first paging network system terminal forwards the paging message to a predesignated alternate paging network system terminal.

Abstract: A paging system is provided for transferring information to a paging receiver. The system includes a central controller having a paging controller, an encoder, and a first transmitter. The paging controller receives the information and data designating the paging receiver from an entry device. The encoder, in response to the data, generates a selective call paging signal designating the paging receiver. The selective call paging signal is transmitted to the paging receiver by the first transmitter. The paging receiver receives and decodes the selective call paging signal generating a control signal. A switching device is provided for selecting a normal and a deferred paging operating mode. In response to the control signal, a coded acknowledgment signal is generated indicating the selected paging receiver mode, and transmitted back to the paging controller by a second transmitter included in the paging receiver.

Abstract: An electronic device having a display is disclosed which comprises contacts for electrically coupling the display to the circuitry of the electronic device, and a mounting arrangement for removable attachment of the display to the electronic device, such that the display may be removed from the electronic device to be read. The electronic device may be a radio transceiver, and the display may be adapted to display a paging message from a paging receiver associated therewith.