An apparatus and methods are disclosed for enabling a telecommunications terminal to notify its user of the arrival of a message via an acoustic or visual signal whose properties are based on attributes of the message. The different features inherent to the device may consist of different hardware and software technologies. Packets that are too long are disassembled and used to create shorter packets. The invention comprises a protective release liner, a first layer of tacky film, stainless steel mesh, a second layer of tacky waterproof compound, and a second release liner.