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Retekess TD173P
Call the guest. Keep the counter clear.
A 30-pager restaurant calling system for cafés, takeaways, food courts and service counters. Hand out a numbered pager, prepare the order, then call your customer from the keypad when it is ready. Guests can wait away from the collection point without needing a phone or app.
Range is specified for open, unobstructed conditions. Buildings, obstructions and interference reduce coverage. Standby time is not continuous alerting time and varies with use.
A practical way to manage waiting customers
The TD173P suits businesses where staff need to notify a particular customer when an order, table or service is ready. Its numbered pagers give each waiting guest a clear reference, while the combined transmitter and charger keeps returned units together at the counter.
- Choose an alert that suits the venue. Use sound, vibration or flashing LEDs individually, or combine them. Vibration and light are useful where you want to keep audible interruptions down.
- Give customers control. The pager's mute/reset button lets the guest stop the alert after receiving the call.
- Keep your own branding visible. Replaceable paper inserts sit beneath the transparent pager covers, making room for your logo, collection instructions or a short message.
- Recall recent calls. Review the last 10 called numbers and call a guest again when needed.
- Adjust how long the reminder lasts. Set the alert duration from 1 to 999 seconds to suit your collection process.
Put your branding in the guest's hand
Use the pager face for a recognisable logo or a useful collection message. Keep the pager number easy to see so staff and guests can identify it quickly.
For a shared food court or event counter, clear branding can also help customers recognise where to return their pager.
Designed for a busy service counter
One base for calling and charging
The TD173P has a touch keypad, an illuminated numeric display and 30 charging slots. Retekess specifies an IML control-panel finish for resistance to everyday scratching.
Each pager uses a rechargeable 200mAh battery. Returning it to a powered charging slot starts charging; the indicator shows its charging status.
Room to expand
The system supports pager IDs 1–997. This is the addressing capacity: 30 pagers are supplied, and the base charges 30 at a time.
Additional pagers and any extra charging equipment are separate purchases. Contact us to check the exact model before expanding an existing Retekess installation.
Plan around your actual premises. Test reception at the tables, waiting areas and collection points you intend to use. The quoted 800m open-area range is not a guarantee of coverage through walls or between floors.
Retekess describes the TD173P as splash-resistant for everyday hospitality use. Keep the charging base and contacts dry, and do not immerse the equipment.
A simple four-step workflow
- Prepare the base. Connect the specified DC 12V/2A power supply, charge the pagers and choose the alert mode and duration for your venue.
- Issue a pager. Note its number against the customer's order or waiting-list entry.
- Call the customer. Enter the pager number and press the call key when the order or table is ready.
- Collect and recharge. Take the pager back and return it to its charging slot for the next customer.
The group-call function can alert all pagers currently out of the charger. A separate shutdown command switches off pagers that are in the powered charging base.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Retekess TD173P · 30-pager set |
|---|---|
| System | Wireless guest paging with combined keypad transmitter and charging base |
| Pagers included / charging slots | 30 / 30 |
| Manufacturer-stated range | Up to 800m in open, unobstructed conditions |
| Radio frequency / modulation | 433.92MHz / OOK |
| Pager alerts | Buzzer, vibration and flashing LEDs; seven combinations |
| Alert duration | Adjustable from 1 to 999 seconds |
| Pager battery | Rechargeable 3.7V, 200mAh lithium-ion polymer battery |
| Pager standby | 24 hours, manufacturer rating |
| Transmitter power input | DC 12V/2A |
| 30-slot base dimensions | 288 × 226 × 31mm |
| Pager dimensions | 100 × 50 × 10mm |
| Pager ID capacity | 1–997; additional pagers sold separately |
| Call history | Last 10 called numbers |
| Branding | Replaceable paper inserts under transparent covers |
Download the Retekess user manual (PDF, English included)
The manufacturer's manual covers TD173, TD173S and TD173P. The dimensions above are for the 30-pager version supplied here.
What's included?
- 1 × TD173P keypad transmitter with integrated 30-position charging base.
- 30 × rechargeable guest pagers.
- 30 × advertising paper inserts.
- User manual.
This listing is for one TD173P 30-pager system. Personalised artwork and additional pagers are not included.
Before you choose your pager system
Do guests need a smartphone or an app?
No. Staff call the numbered pager directly from the transmitter keypad. Guests only need to carry the pager and return it when called.
Can I use vibration without a buzzer?
Yes. Vibration can be selected on its own or with flashing LEDs. Seven combinations of sound, vibration and light are available.
Does 997-pager capacity mean 997 pagers are included?
No. This set contains 30 pagers and has 30 charging positions. The 997 figure is the number of individual pager IDs the system supports.
Is the TD173P the same as the original TD173?
The TD173P is the upgraded version shown here, with 30 pagers and an 800m stated open-area range. When ordering replacements or extra pagers, check the exact model and version with us first.
Will the system cover my whole building?
Coverage depends on the layout and construction of your premises, the position of the base and local interference. Test each intended waiting area before putting the system into service; open-area range figures should not be treated as indoor coverage guarantees.
Choosing equipment for your venue?
Tell us how many guests you need to call and where they will wait. We can help you compare the package sizes and identify suitable additions.
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