Radio Holster/Strap Pros VS. Cons

[InstructorJV87]

absolutely love mine! wore my first one out on my second now. a must have for any radio

[IronValor]

I use one. wear it under My bunker coat with the mic through the neck. They are great for medical calls too. Nothing bad to say about them except My woman swears Im wearing a Man purse

[RyanK63]

Okay so I found the holder I'm getting, but my question now is it say's it's "Motorola HT1200 & 700 Series w/9008A Battery and Limited Key Pad. I have a 9008A battery but it's a cheap knockoff brand and doesn't hold a charge long at all, and the main battery I use is an actual Motorola, but it's a 9010A battery. I compared size, the 9010 is barely bigger, I'm talking like a CM if that. Would this holder still work? Just trying to find out before I buy something that I can't use.

Anyone have any idea?

[NFD-Firefighter]

Check if the store takes returns... if so, just order it and send it back if it doesn't fit... I bet it will though

[RyanK63]

Check if the store takes returns... if so, just order it and send it back if it doesn't fit... I bet it will though

It's through TheFireStore so their return policy is good. Thanks for the help though.

[NFD-Firefighter]

yeah, I'd do just that then... actually, if you're on facebook, like the firestore page, and ask them. They always write back with really good information. If not, I could ask them for you...

[backsteprescue123]

I never have a radio on me without my strap. Whether its at work or the vollie house, I've almost always wearing the strap or its sitting next to me. (we are supposed to have our portables with us at all times)

I wear mine over my left shoulder and the radio itself sits pretty low, definitely not at hip level. Seems that it is easier this way. I also keep the anti sway strap secured to my center rear belt loop.

On fires, it goes on under my coat with the mic hanging out the top of the coat.

[RyanK63]

yeah, I'd do just that then... actually, if you're on facebook, like the firestore page, and ask them. They always write back with really good information. If not, I could ask them for you...

Good idea, I totally forgot about their Facebook page. Just asked now, thank you though.

[RyanK63]

Thanks everyone for the opinions and help. I decided to get one, ordering it tomorrow morning. I'll make sure to try out all the ways everyone mentioned and see what way works best for me.

[AC1503]

I use a strap at work and want another for the VFD. I'm thinking about having a local Amish tack shop make me one out of harness leather.

[RyanK63]

Well I ordered one and been using it since the day FedEx delivered it and I love it so far. Thanks everyone for all the opinions.

[Chenzo]

Well I ordered one and been using it since the day FedEx delivered it and I love it so far. Thanks everyone for all the opinions.

Didja get the anti-peckerslap, I mean, anti-sway strap with it?

[RyanK63]

Didja get the anti-peckerslap, I mean, anti-sway strap with it?

haha Yeah I did. Only time I've used it though was for medical calls. Putting the strap itself on under the SCBA is working out good for me and holds it in place.

[larry302]

Ok I'm late to the party, again..... I never cared for them till of late, now I love them.

When doing building inspections,ems calls, shopping and so on I'm in my uniform and hate carrying a radio, or hanging it from my belt . While taking up after a fire my coat is on the load so the strap thing works well then also .

[Chewy911]

Ive used mine since the day i got it also. They are the absolute best thing i use on brush fires. keeps the mic next to my ear. Now i can assist in making fire lines AND hear the radio traffic at the same time. I use to duct tape the radio to my helmet but the strap is far more effective. Cost more than tape........