https://newtonglossary.com/terms/newton-messaging-card
FCC Filing
Date of Grant: 07/29/1993, Application Dated: 06/17/1993
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | E9693BR2428 |
|---|---|
| Name of Grantee: | Motorola Mobility LLC |
| Equipment Class: | Communications Rcvr for use w/ licensed Tx and CBs |
| Notes: | Pager with PCMCIA Interface |
| Modular Type: | Does not apply |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | FrequencyRange (MHZ) | OutputWatts | FrequencyTolerance | EmissionDesignator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37: This device has shown compliance with new rules adopted under Docket 87-389 and is not affected by Section 15.37, transition rule. | 15B | 929.0 - 932.0 |
Specs
Works on Newton 1.3: http://cf.psl.msu.edu/gallery/epad.htm
128KB SRAM (source)
Is the protocol DataTAC or POCSAG?
This slide says it uses DataTAC:
DataTac is an open standard for point to point wireless data communications, similar to Mobitex. … One of the early DataTac devices was the the Newton Messaging Card, a two-way pager card connected to a PC card using the DataTax network. (source, slide 43)
This Patent filing indicates it uses POCSAG (5648990):
Such an embodiment is implemented by Motorola’s NewsCard.TM. PCMCIA accessory which receives, processes and stores POCSAG messages,…
However, I can can personally CONFIRM it is a POCSAG device because rpitx can transmit data to it using POCSAG at 1200 baud.
Motorola NewsCard
Same hardware as Motorola NewsCard, different plastic (LED, switch, branding). Still features “Motorola” name on the card.
Similar Devices
Sony PICP-P1
Sony PICP-P1 for Magic Link on Skytel: mentioned, here with reference to wayback machine.
Socket Pagecard
Compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Newton OS: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/press-releases/gte-and-socket-are-first-offer-onestop-shopping-data-paging
https://mobile.twitter.com/mroach/status/1117162362916753408
Product page: Product# PA0501-020
Socket PageCard Specifications
Physical Characteristics: Length: 5.11 in (129.8mm) long Width: 2.13 in (54mm) Height (PC Card):0.197 in (5mm) Height (LCD/Battery canopy):0.53 in (13.5mm) Weight: 2.2 oz (62.9 gms)
Power Consumption: Current draw from host computer: 8mA Battery Life: 30 days with normal usage Battery: Duracell DA630, Panasonic PR1662P, or equivalent
Interface Standards: PC Card Interface: PCMCIA Type II, JEIDA 4.1 I/O Emulation: COM Port with 16550 UART Over the Air Data Rate: 1200/2400 bps Receive Protocol: POCSAG
Receiver Frequencies: 929 - 931MHz and 450MHz Band
Capcodes: 1 Personal, 10 programmable groups, 64 services
User Interface: 2-line by 12-character LCD alphanumeric displayStand-alone operation using two push buttons:
Native Command Language: Extensions of AT command set adapted for one-way wireless communication
Message Memory: 128Kbytes or 370 messages
PCMCIA BIOS Support: Card and Socket Services, Direct Enablers,Windows 95 and Windows NT
Motorola Tango
Mentioned: https://newtonglossary.com/terms/message-module
A two-way wireless pager developed by Motorola that featured preprogrammed responses and an RS-232 data port for downloading messages. The Tango was compatible with Newton devices using the Newton Messaging Enabler.
Uses ReFLEX protocol: https://web.archive.org/web/19970719145257/http://www.mot.com/MIMS/MSPG/Products/Two-way/tango/desc.html
Beamlink
For Windows PC, Skytel platform
link: https://web.archive.org/web/20010301235130/http://www.jpsystems.com:80/beamlinkwince/default.asp
Motorola CF1350 CompactFlash
Synapse Pager Card For Palm OS devices
Mentioned: http://www.braddye.com/newsletters/2018/newsletter_january_12_2018.php
Review: http://www.pencomputing.com/palm/Reviews/synapse.html
It is an internal card that combines the 2MB upgrade card with the FLEX pager hardware.