Where is the best place to carry a hand held radio

I have wondered what the best blace for a radio. Ive seen them in bunker pants pockets on a radio holder with a strap around the neck like they use in new york or is it best to use a radio pocket on your bunker coat .What about the use of mic clips the best place for them.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Wheland on December 17, 2009 at 6:31pm

I use the radio pocket on my turn out coat with the mike strap.

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Permalink Reply by Vic Silverfish on December 17, 2009 at 7:16pm

I am a huge fan of the radio pocket or a NY style strap, both with a mic clip. I've seen a lot of rigs that mount the radio on your chest. They look great for military and SWAT, but has anyone used these for firefighting? We do mostly bush, but any solution needs to be readily adapted to our BA sets as well.

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Permalink Reply by NOVAFireman on December 17, 2009 at 7:41pm

Leather radio strap, hands down.

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on December 17, 2009 at 7:48pm

Leather strap as well. One option is to wear it underneath the coat, with the mic brought up and out over the zipped up neck. I don't personally like that mainly because it is difficult to change channels if needed.

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Permalink Reply by Wes on December 17, 2009 at 8:21pm

Radio pocket with mic on clip; looking for a new place. I am having some difficulties keying mic consistently with gloves on when staying down low, occasionally mic gets keyed accidentally while operating.

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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on December 17, 2009 at 9:04pm

The term "hand held radio" is rather eponymous, isn't it?

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Permalink Reply by Keith Castleberry on December 17, 2009 at 9:14pm

some times you need your hands for more recommended things like a firehose

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Permalink Reply by Jack/dt on December 17, 2009 at 9:17pm

I suppose if you're a "chief" you can afford the luxury of actually holding your radio with your hands. The rest of us always seem to be assigned chores that require two free hands. Dunno why that is....

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Permalink Reply by Anita King on December 17, 2009 at 9:19pm

I like the radio pocket on my turnout coat.

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Permalink Reply by Keith Castleberry on December 17, 2009 at 9:32pm

I like the leather strap thought about gitting one

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Permalink Reply by Doug on December 17, 2009 at 10:29pm

Put it where you feel most comfortable with it, as you can tell you're not going to get a definitive answer. Try out a couple of the different methods, then go with what you're comfortable with. I don't carry one all that often, but when I do, and I can't carry it in my hand, it goes in my bunker coat radio pocket, without the clip mic attachment(Don't like 'em, sorry).