diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/BeachRuins/beach_crashed_starwalker.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/BeachRuins/beach_crashed_starwalker.dmm
index 346458a87daf..0839518362b4 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/BeachRuins/beach_crashed_starwalker.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/BeachRuins/beach_crashed_starwalker.dmm
@@ -1159,10 +1159,7 @@
 /obj/item/flashlight/lantern{
 	pixel_x = 8
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
@@ -3103,7 +3100,7 @@
 /obj/structure/cable/blue{
 	icon_state = "2-8"
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = -7
 	},
 /turf/open/floor/plating{
diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/JungleRuins/jungle_paradise.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/JungleRuins/jungle_paradise.dmm
index cda541385b56..bc462784bca8 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/JungleRuins/jungle_paradise.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/JungleRuins/jungle_paradise.dmm
@@ -2879,10 +2879,7 @@
 /obj/structure/railing{
 	layer = 3.9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 4;
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_budgetcuts.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_budgetcuts.dmm
index b1ccc301325d..8d066f6f04b4 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_budgetcuts.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_budgetcuts.dmm
@@ -760,10 +760,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced{
 	color = "#c1b6a5"
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_crash.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_crash.dmm
index 2d69be814e35..43db217f9dcb 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_crash.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/RockRuins/rockplanet_crash.dmm
@@ -906,7 +906,7 @@
 /area/ruin/unpowered)
 "BX" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = 6;
 	pixel_y = 14
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/SandRuins/whitesands_surface_pubbyslopcrash.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/SandRuins/whitesands_surface_pubbyslopcrash.dmm
index 244eef61fa03..e4d83a8eb842 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/SandRuins/whitesands_surface_pubbyslopcrash.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/SandRuins/whitesands_surface_pubbyslopcrash.dmm
@@ -686,7 +686,7 @@
 "oO" = (
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/item/laser_pointer,
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = 6;
 	pixel_y = 14
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/scav_mining.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/scav_mining.dmm
index 48476edb1b82..cc1e434dc75b 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/scav_mining.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/scav_mining.dmm
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@
 /turf/open/floor/plating/airless,
 /area/ruin/space/has_grav/scav_mining/core)
 "xC" = (
-/obj/item/radio/off,
+/obj/item/radio,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt/dust,
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "1-2"
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm b/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm
index 2901c166a10c..bd6d72b49562 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/generic/CentCom.dmm
@@ -3929,7 +3929,7 @@
 /area/centcom/evac)
 "aLE" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/item/radio/off,
+/obj/item/radio,
 /turf/open/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
 /area/centcom/evac)
 "aLF" = (
@@ -3955,7 +3955,7 @@
 /area/centcom/evac)
 "aLJ" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/item/radio/off,
+/obj/item/radio,
 /obj/machinery/light/directional/east,
 /turf/open/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
 /area/centcom/evac)
diff --git a/_maps/outpost/nanotrasen_asteroid.dmm b/_maps/outpost/nanotrasen_asteroid.dmm
index 800ea0cf0cbb..2ea6c907e80e 100644
--- a/_maps/outpost/nanotrasen_asteroid.dmm
+++ b/_maps/outpost/nanotrasen_asteroid.dmm
@@ -3191,10 +3191,7 @@
 /area/outpost/crew/bar)
 "lS" = (
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 4
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_dwayne.dmm b/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_dwayne.dmm
index 4e7e52e85dff..f72fb5396d21 100644
--- a/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_dwayne.dmm
+++ b/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_dwayne.dmm
@@ -563,7 +563,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -9;
 	pixel_y = 7
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = 6;
 	pixel_y = 7
 	},
@@ -2125,7 +2125,7 @@
 "WL" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/storage/belt/utility,
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = 6;
 	pixel_y = 7
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_kilo.dmm b/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_kilo.dmm
index 29264dd2958f..556b235dafc5 100644
--- a/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_kilo.dmm
+++ b/_maps/shuttles/independent/independent_kilo.dmm
@@ -2267,11 +2267,11 @@
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt/dust,
 /obj/structure/rack,
 /obj/item/storage/belt/utility,
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = -3;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/off,
+/obj/item/radio,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/industrial/hatch/yellow,
 /turf/open/floor/mineral/plastitanium,
 /area/ship/cargo)
diff --git a/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_heron.dmm b/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_heron.dmm
index 24e603883385..ba2c8c61533e 100644
--- a/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_heron.dmm
+++ b/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_heron.dmm
@@ -3851,7 +3851,7 @@
 "oa" = (
 /obj/item/multitool,
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/meson/engine/tray,
-/obj/item/radio/off,
+/obj/item/radio,
 /obj/item/storage/belt/utility/atmostech,
 /obj/item/holosign_creator/atmos,
 /obj/item/analyzer,
@@ -8660,52 +8660,31 @@
 /obj/item/flashlight,
 /obj/item/flashlight,
 /obj/item/flashlight,
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
@@ -10507,10 +10486,7 @@
 "MM" = (
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/corner/transparent/beige/full,
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 10
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_meta.dmm b/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_meta.dmm
index 70be6e034c6c..e01ceabaf3b3 100644
--- a/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_meta.dmm
+++ b/_maps/shuttles/nanotrasen/nanotrasen_meta.dmm
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -2;
 	pixel_y = -4
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = 6;
 	pixel_y = 7
 	},
@@ -2237,8 +2237,8 @@
 /obj/item/storage/belt/utility{
 	pixel_y = 6
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/off,
-/obj/item/radio/off{
+/obj/item/radio,
+/obj/item/radio{
 	pixel_x = -3;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/shuttles/pirate/pirate_ember.dmm b/_maps/shuttles/pirate/pirate_ember.dmm
index 8ab4711581dc..2694926c67ae 100644
--- a/_maps/shuttles/pirate/pirate_ember.dmm
+++ b/_maps/shuttles/pirate/pirate_ember.dmm
@@ -7756,87 +7756,51 @@
 	pixel_y = -28;
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
-/obj/item/radio{
-	desc = "An old handheld radio. You could use it, if you really wanted to.";
-	icon_state = "radio";
-	name = "old radio";
+/obj/item/radio/old{
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 9
 	},
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/lists/maintenance_loot.dm b/code/_globalvars/lists/maintenance_loot.dm
index 0091b88fa15f..59f25efe9823 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/lists/maintenance_loot.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/lists/maintenance_loot.dm
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(common_loot, list( //common: basic items
 		) = 1,
 
 	list(//misc
-		/obj/item/radio/off = 1,
+		/obj/item/radio = 1,
 		/obj/item/extinguisher = 1,
 		/obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen = 1,
 		/obj/item/bodybag = 1,
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/lootdrop.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/lootdrop.dm
index 3370c8b4543d..d763c46e84e9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/lootdrop.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/lootdrop.dm
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@
 				/obj/item/assembly/flash/handheld = 1,
 				/obj/item/restraints/handcuffs/cable/zipties = 1,
 				/obj/item/restraints/handcuffs = 1,
-				/obj/item/radio/off = 1,
+				/obj/item/radio = 1,
 				/obj/item/lighter = 3,
 				/obj/item/storage/box/matches = 3,
 				/obj/item/reagent_containers/syringe/contraband/space_drugs = 1,
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
index dc35bebb1e30..cc528f103fe2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	var/last_chatter_time // The time since we last played a radio chatter sound. (WS edit - Radio Chatter #434)
 
 	var/broadcasting = FALSE  // Whether the radio will transmit dialogue it hears nearby.
-	var/listening = TRUE  // Whether the radio is currently receiving.
+	var/listening = FALSE  // Whether the radio is currently receiving.
 	var/prison_radio = FALSE  // If true, the transmit wire starts cut.
 	var/unscrewed = FALSE  // Whether wires are accessible. Toggleable by screwdrivering.
 	var/freerange = FALSE  // If true, the radio has access to the full spectrum.
@@ -436,12 +436,6 @@
 
 		recalculateChannels()
 
-
-/obj/item/radio/off	// Station bounced radios, their only difference is spawning with the speakers off, this was made to help the lag.
-	listening = 0			// And it's nice to have a subtype too for future features.
-	dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/back
-
-
 /obj/item/radio/old
 	name = "old radio"
 	icon_state = "radio"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm
index 3c9395208fad..d3b5913bbd86 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm
@@ -121,9 +121,11 @@
 	var/mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath
 	var/internal_type = /obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen
 	var/medipen_type = /obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/medipen
+	var/radio_type = /obj/item/radio
 
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/PopulateContents()
 	new mask_type(src)
+	new radio_type(src)
 	if(!isnull(medipen_type))
 		new medipen_type(src)
 
@@ -132,10 +134,6 @@
 	else
 		new /obj/item/tank/internals/plasmaman/belt(src)
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/survival/radio/PopulateContents()
-	..() // we want the survival stuff too.
-	new /obj/item/radio/off(src)
-
 // Mining survival box
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/mining
 	mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer
@@ -148,10 +146,6 @@
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer
 	internal_type = /obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen/engi
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer/radio/PopulateContents()
-	..() // we want the regular items too.
-	new /obj/item/radio/off(src)
-
 // Syndie survival box
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/syndie
 	mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/syndicate
@@ -162,10 +156,6 @@
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/security
 	mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/sechailer
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/survival/security/radio/PopulateContents()
-	..() // we want the regular stuff too
-	new /obj/item/radio/off(src)
-
 // Medical survival box
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/medical
 	mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/breath/medical
@@ -173,10 +163,6 @@
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/clip
 	internal_type = /obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen/engi //clip actually cares about their personnel
 
-/obj/item/storage/box/survival/clip/PopulateContents()
-	. = ..()
-	new /obj/item/radio/off(src)
-
 /obj/item/storage/box/survival/clip/balaclava
 	mask_type = /obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/sechailer/balaclava
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolbox.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolbox.dm
index 7b02bd6b19d3..c703aeb38a0d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolbox.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolbox.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@
 			new /obj/item/flashlight/glowstick(src)
 		if(3)
 			new /obj/item/flashlight/flare(src)
-	new /obj/item/radio/off(src)
+	new /obj/item/radio(src)
 
 /obj/item/storage/toolbox/emergency/old
 	name = "rusty red toolbox"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm
index abc67e252d52..112218650f85 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/ghost_role_spawners.dm
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
 	name = "Demonic Friend"
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/misc/assistantformal
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/laceup
-	r_pocket = /obj/item/radio/off
+	r_pocket = /obj/item/radio
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack
 	implants = list(/obj/item/implant/mindshield) //No revolutionaries, he's MY friend.
 	id = /obj/item/card/id
diff --git a/code/modules/client/loadout/loadout_general.dm b/code/modules/client/loadout/loadout_general.dm
index 042315cc981f..5b8df328e6e2 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/loadout/loadout_general.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/loadout/loadout_general.dm
@@ -102,10 +102,6 @@
 	display_name = "cane"
 	path = /obj/item/cane
 
-/datum/gear/radio
-	display_name = "hand radio"
-	path = /obj/item/radio
-
 /datum/gear/lizard
 	display_name = "toy, lizard plushie"
 	path = /obj/item/toy/plush/lizardplushie
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/nanotrasen_ert.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/nanotrasen_ert.dm
index 7e39f0b2f32a..36445abcdb5a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/nanotrasen_ert.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/ert/nanotrasen_ert.dm
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/marine
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert
 	backpack_contents = list(
-		/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer/radio = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer = 1,
 		/obj/item/gun_voucher/nanotrasen = 1
 )
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/military/assault
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/healthanalyzer
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/medic
 	backpack_contents = list(
-		/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer/radio = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer = 1,
 		/obj/item/gun_voucher/nanotrasen = 1,
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/combat = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular = 1,
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/engineer
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert/engineer
 	backpack_contents = list(
-		/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer/radio = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer = 1,
 		/obj/item/gun_voucher/nanotrasen = 1,
 		/obj/item/rcd_ammo/large = 2,
 		)
@@ -460,6 +460,5 @@
 	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/security/sunglasses
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack/ert
 
-	box = /obj/item/storage/box/survival/radio
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/megaphone/command
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/binoculars
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/factions/minutemen.dm b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/factions/minutemen.dm
index 9de9c0d152c3..a8ce0907a35a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/outfits/factions/minutemen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/outfits/factions/minutemen.dm
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/capcarapace/clip
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/combat
 
-	box = /obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer/radio
+	box = /obj/item/storage/box/survival/engineer
 	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/mateba=1)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/clip/minutemen/captain/general/admiral // for flavor, might remove outright
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs/hivelord.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs/hivelord.dm
index b602e948af98..3137933fa124 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs/hivelord.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs/hivelord.dm
@@ -756,7 +756,7 @@
 				r_pocket = pickweight(list(
 					/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/medipen/stimpack = 1,
 					/obj/item/kitchen/knife/letter_opener = 3,
-					/obj/item/radio/off = 3,
+					/obj/item/radio = 3,
 					/obj/item/grenade/syndieminibomb/concussion = 1,
 					/obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/ctf/solgov = 1
 					)
@@ -765,7 +765,7 @@
 				l_pocket = pickweight(list(
 					/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/medipen/stimpack = 1,
 					/obj/item/kitchen/knife/letter_opener = 3,
-					/obj/item/radio/off = 3,
+					/obj/item/radio = 3,
 					/obj/item/grenade/syndieminibomb/concussion = 1,
 					/obj/item/melee/transforming/energy/ctf/solgov = 1
 					)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
index f580502e0b7a..7c43c3fc5acb 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/autolathe_designs.dm
@@ -647,7 +647,7 @@
 	id = "bounced_radio"
 	build_type = AUTOLATHE
 	materials = list(/datum/material/iron = 75, /datum/material/glass = 25)
-	build_path = /obj/item/radio/off
+	build_path = /obj/item/radio
 	category = list("initial", "T-Comm")
 
 /datum/design/intercom_frame