TC63 AT Command Set
17.7 AT^SPBC s
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17.7 AT^SPBC Find first matching entry in sorted phonebook
The AT^SPBC write command searches the current phonebook for the index number of the first (lowest) entry
that matches the character specified with <schar>. The AT^SPBC test command returns the list of phonebooks
which can be searched through with AT^SPBC.
CAUTION: Please note that AT^SPBC is assigned the same index as AT^SPBG or AT^SPBS which is not identical
with the physical location numbers used in the various phonebooks. Therefore, do not use the index numbers
retrieved with AT^SPBC to dial out or modify phonebook entries.
Syntax
Parameter Description
First character of the entry to be searched in the sorted list of phonebook entries.
In the active phonebook, the first (lowest) index number of an entry beginning with <schar>. As stated above,
the retrieved index number shall not be used to dial out or edit phonebook entries. If no matching phonebook
entry is found, <index>=0 will be returned.
Note
•AT^SPBC can be used only after the phonebook data from the SIM have been read successfully for the first
time. Reading starts after successful SIM authentication has been performed, and may take up to 30 seconds
depending on the SIM used. While the initial read process is in progress, an attempt to use any of the phone-
book commands will result in "+CME Error: 14" (SIM busy).
We recommend to take advantage of the "^SSIM READY" URC. If enabled with AT^SSET, this URC notifies
the user when SIM data are accessible after SIM PIN authentication. The URC will be delivered once the ME
has completed reading data from the SIM card.
Test Command
AT^SPBC=?
Response(s)
^SPBC: "FD","SM","ME"
OK
ERROR
+CME ERROR
Write Command
AT^SPBC=<schar>
Response(s)
^spbc: <index>
OK
ERROR
+CME ERROR
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<schar>(str)
<index>(num)