SELECTIVE CALL RECEIVER

A selective call receiver includes a memory which stores a plurality of conversion tables each having a different character set. Each conversion table is used to convert a numeral code to a display character code for displaying visual information on screen. A table selector selects a conversion table from the plurality of conversion tables according to a table selection code which is included in the message data. A converter converts each numeral code included in message data following the table selection code into a display character code by using a selected conversion table.