What length are radio straps?
Strap Length When worn with bunker pants and under the turnout coat, the radio holster itself will sit slightly back behind your hip. Typical measurements here are usually between 57″ and 64″ depending on your torso length.
How long is a firefighter radio strap?
FOUR lengths to choose from: SHORT length fits firefighters under 5’8″ tall and adjusts from 47 to 54 inches in length. Our standard length fits most firefighters up to 6’1″ tall. The strap adjusts from 51 1/2″ to 62 1/2″ in length.
How do you clean leather radio straps?
I would wet a clean rag and add some soap to the rag rather than get the leather wet by soaking. Rub it gently and wipe any suds away with another damp clean rag rather than rinsing. After your strap is completely dry, let it dry naturally, not by using a hair dryer or heat gun .
How do you measure a radio strap?
To properly measure your radio strap, you want to be wearing what you normally wear under your turnout gear. Measure from your hip, across your opposing shoulder, back down to your hip. Your “hip” placement should be wear you want to connect to your radio bucket.
How do you wear a fire radio strap?
The radio, they said, should be worn on a strap under the turnout coat, but with the radio extended below the bottom of the coat with the antenna away from the body. Wearing it this way protects the mic from high heat, eliminates 50 percent of radio-signal loss and prevents the radio from ejecting.
How do you wear a radio strap under turnout gear?
- How to Wear a Radio Strap.
- After you get your turnout pants and hood on then place your radio strap across your shoulder.
- Then put on your Coat.
- After you Zip or snap your coat pull out the mike between the top of the zipper and the collar flap.
- Then Buckle your snaps fasten collar flap.
How do you get sweat stains out of a leather watch band?
Here’s how to clean your leather watch band:
- Remove the strap. Remove the strap from the watch before cleaning it.
- Wipe the leather with a dry cloth. Before getting any liquids involved, wipe down the strap with a dry cloth.
- Wash the leather with soap.
- Remove soap residue.
- Let band dry.
- Use leather conditioner.
How do radio straps work?
How should a radio strap fit?
What side do you wear a radio strap?
Wearing your rig (radio strap) on your left or right side is really up to you, whichever you feel more comfortable with is all that really matters. There are some wrong ways of wearing your belt however, such as outside of your bunker gear or using improper placement of the radio and antenna.
