What do you have on your belt ?

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At work

On the battle ground:

Monadnock Expandable Baton
MK-9 OCP (Oil Based) Projector
2 pairs of Peerless Handcuffs and Key
A crap load of Folger Adams Keys
Motorola MTS 2000 800 Mhz type 1 trunked
Scion rechargeble flashlight
Big pouch of latex gloves
CPR Mask
My wits and brains

In the state vehicle add:
12 ga. Remington 870
.38 cal Smith and Wesson revolver
800 Mhz Spectra for Statewide and CHP

On the wall add:
40mm Launcher with assorted gas and impact rounds
.223 Mini 14

On the Fire Apparatus:
EMT Shears
Pen Light
BK EPH
Blackberry 7100g

OFF DUTY:
.45 cal Kimber Eclipse Ultra 2 w 2 mags
Blackberry 7100g
ICOM CS-F50 as pager
Small Tactical Flashlight
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Post by mts2000 vhf »

at home saber 3 vhf..at work xts 2500 mod 2 800 digtel
xts 2500 is the best for ham 2m
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escomm wrote:Image

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I like that I took a photo of my Motorola radio with my Motorola phone which I purchased on my Motorola credit card which in turn earns me frequent MOLer points :lol:
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Post by jantman »

On the belt:
Treo 600 Smartphone
Minitor V VHF
Yaesu VX-7R Ham HT w/ stubby antenna, programmed for RX on all local emergency services frequencies.

If at a major incident or fire with EMS, there's usually one or two of the Corps' HT-1000's (kept in the rigs) strapped to my belt for Fire and MCI frequencies.
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Isn't a post like this

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Isn't a post like this a criminals dream come true. Especially the guys with the pics of 6 xts radios next to their names. I know everyones proud of the equipment they own, but to list it on the world wide internet not such a good idea. I'm suprised the most by the LE officers who post things like this. If I remember my first day of training, the 2 things you do not do is post your personal property, and wear shirts that are conduct unbecomming. (ie." kill a commie"). You guys might as well post what kind of tv's, other consumer electronics and jewelry you have in your homes so that the burgulary clowns can complete their lists.....BE CAREFUL GUYS.. You all know better than this..
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astro_radios wrote:Just curious as to what radios our members use and why in their day to day lives for work etc.

Post pics if you like.
I am more a private user, and I have usually a XTS5000-II VHF on my belt (very unusual in Germany!), but also carry sometimes Saber / Systems Saber, MT2100 and MTS2000, also GP388.

In general, the (Systems) Sabers were great radios, clear and crisp audio, snappy squelch (in Germany we usually have carrier squelch), and especially with the 7014 battery even nowadays can compete in size and functionality, with almost 20 years on the counter! The MTS2000 series in my opinion were a step back in ruggedness and reliability (and the switched capcitor IF filtering is a step back in audio quality), something between the lower grade Waris series and the top Saber series. Then the XTS5000 came, the first real replacement for the Saber family, great receiver with the DSP design!

But one thing still speaks for the Saber - it has a great shape, is much more convenient to hold than any other radio, and as it is relative flat it can be carried in the trousers back pocket without being inconvenient. The later radios really are a PITA, spoken literally :-)
regards - Ralph, dk5ras

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copcarguy wrote:You guys might as well post what kind of tv's, other consumer electronics and jewelry you have in your homes so that the burgulary clowns can complete their lists.....BE CAREFUL GUYS.. You all know better than this..
No fancy TV, no jewelry, just old radios :-) The new ones I usually carry with me...
regards - Ralph, dk5ras

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Post by astro_radios »

did not think this post would be so popular. congrats to all who have contributed
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On Me:

Minitor V VHF 2 Ch. Non-S/V (for FD) - Left Hip
Nextel i870 - Right Hip
Either HT1000 VHF or HT1250 Limited Keypad VHF (for FD) - Right Hip
Springfield XD SubCompact .40 cal - SOB in a Desantis Tuck This
CRKT M16-12Z - Clipped inside left front pocket

In Vehicle:

Discretely mounted GM300 VHF remote mount (converted to 40 channel)
Collapsible 24" Baton Discretely mounted
Either the HT1000 or HT1250 (whichever isn't on my hip)
HT750 UHF - for mutual aid for neighboring county FD
Numerous spare batteries to each
StatPacks Golden Hour Med Bag
Plethera of computer, radio, and electronic parts, software, data equipment...

At the House:

Minitor IV - Always on charge
Minitor III - the wifes for FD
Minitor II - Spare/Tinker
Springfield XD SubCompact 9mm w/ extended mag - wifes side of bed
Numerous scanners throughout the house.
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ht 1250 uhf & ht1250 vhf
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Post by KE7DZZ »

The radio I carry changes but I have my choice of : MT1000 in 16 and 99ch in VHF or UHF, Kenwood TK-350 160ch UHF, Kenwood TK-360 4ch UHF ( I like this one for work because it is rather small ) , or my Yeasu VX-5R when I travel ( frequency agility ), and last but not least is my trusty Treo 600 that never leaves my side ( this little wonder does it all!). I don't carry a sidearm ( unless you count the large selection of knives that I have to choose from ) but when at home or out in the boonies, my Ruger Stainless Mini-14 is fairly close at hand.


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copcarguy wrote:Isn't a post like this a criminals dream come true. Especially the guys with the pics of 6 xts radios next to their names. I know everyones proud of the equipment they own, but to list it on the world wide internet not such a good idea. I'm suprised the most by the LE officers who post things like this. If I remember my first day of training, the 2 things you do not do is post your personal property, and wear shirts that are conduct unbecomming. (ie." kill a commie"). You guys might as well post what kind of tv's, other consumer electronics and jewelry you have in your homes so that the burgulary clowns can complete their lists.....BE CAREFUL GUYS.. You all know better than this..
So what? Two people on this board have my residental address, for example, and I trust them both - not to mention that they're on the other side of the world. It's not a problem, as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by kb2crk »

i posted this in the newer thread but it was locked before it was approved.
everyday at work i have a ht750 on my side it looks rough now as i work maint in a plant but was brand spanking new when i got it two years ago. in the car is a couple hammy rigs soon to be replaced with a maxtrac uhf and a maratrac vhf hi.
just call me dos impaired.... lol
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Re: What do you have on your belt ?

Post by KitN1MCC »

some days it is my ht-1550 or the mt2000 on VHF

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Nextel for work
and my Steam Light JR
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At the firehouse.. XTS5000 VHF MIII FPP, Nextel/sprint V90 Renegade, glove pouch

Off duty, XTS and the phone..
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My everyday radio is an MTS2000 Model I UHF. About 7 years old, and still going like the day it was new. No plans to go digital anytime soon.
My desk queen is a MT2000 UHF A7.

When I take road trips, I use my Astro Saber IIR UHF.

I have since sold all of my Mobile radios, and only use portables now. (I've gone though WAY too many vehicles in the past 7 years to even think about justifying getting a mobile radio mounted in a car).
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At the fire house - XTS2500 M1.5 and a BB 8350i (note sig line)
At the farm - HT1000 UHF on the farm frequency and the BB
At home - I don't wear a belt with my underwear.
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Re: What do you have on your belt ?

Post by ledzep11 »

Usually an MTS2000 UHFModel 3...laying in the passenger seat MTS2000 VHF Model 3 and an 800 Model 3....replacing the MTS2000 800 with an Astro Saber soon...
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mt6000e masc encryption uhf handheld, in the car mcs2000 vhf mobile, if needed astro saber uhf with dvi encryption 8) 8)
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Post by MT2000 man »

Ok, I figured I'd bounce this topic back to the top again :)

My current carry radio is an XTS5000R on UHF Model III FPP. In the car I have a UHF 110Watt Spectra with an A7 remote mount head. Also carry around my iPhone 4 24/7.

Let's see, I'm sure something has changed in the past several years that this thread has been sitting in the darkness lol

So, lets hear it, what do YOU carry currently ??
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An APX in VHF/UHF R1 and a Buzz ic502 hybrid phone. I literally do not need anything else.. if I can't get in touch with either of those two devices I am well and truly :o 'd.

Still got the VHF JT1000 though, in case of zombie apocalypse.
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Mines the same. I just dumped the nextel for a Verizon Motorola V860 barrage
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In Afghanistan:VHF XTS5000 model 2, and a Glock 19/m4. In the states, VHF and UHF XTL5000 in the car.
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My XTS5000, MdlIII, and a concealed Glock 18 or 22, depending on my feelings, and yes, the 18 is only 9mm, but its full auto.

Nevada is a fun state.
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Minitor V, XTS3000R or 4000, Droid 2.
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Post by tuckerm »

Droid X2, Minitor IV, Motorola XTS2500i.

In the car:
Motorola XTL-2500, (2) Uniden 996XTs.
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xts3000 mod 1 800 p25 with a ps/mic

my 2 work radio mts2000 mod 2 vhf.

sig p226 pr24. and fox spray
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On my belt:
XTS2500 M3 VHF w/ FPP
Verizon iPhone

In my truck:
Astro Spectra W3 HHCH VHF
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APX7000R, Nextel R765IS, Motorola MC75(Sprint)
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Post by dfc2 »

vince7003 wrote:xts3000 mod 1 800 p25 with a ps/mic

my 2 work radio mts2000 mod 2 vhf.

sig p226 pr24. and fox spray

PR24? hell...im old school...... still have a mod 60 as a backup.....But PR24? hum......
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Post by bezking »

Hey! This thread can't die again so soon!

HT1250 R, EFJ 5100 UHF-L, or HT1000 R depending on battery charge level
XTS 5k III VHF or ASTRO Saber III VHF
Moto Atrix 4G

In the car: one (or more) of the above in a cup holder 8)
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XTS4000 UHF, Apollo 929 pager, CRKT folding knife & Moto Defy phone.

The 4k alternates between a 4k and a 2500, depending on my mood.
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XTS 5k m2 VHF, Evo 4G, Glock 26.
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At work: Nextel i860 modified with Pageboy III metal clip on back, V or U HT1550XLS depending on which customer I'm visiting.

At home: The Nextel and an EX560 VHF by the bed for when the dispatch centers call with their reports of hearing "strange noises" on the systems. You know, the noises that go away very shortly after the dispatcher wakes you up at 2am...

In the vehicles: HT1550XLS portables with external antennas. I never permanent mount anything except for the APRS trackers. If the crooks are desperate, they can steal my old Mocat CB.
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Time for me to update this old post of mine:
KS4VT wrote:During the week...

Motorola "World Q" on AT&T
Verizon Alpha Pager to monitor 800 System MOSCAD alarms
XTS2500 800 Model III
V/700/800 APX w/FPP

On the weekends...

Motorola "World Q" on AT&T
Verizon Alpha Pager to monitor 800 System MOSCAD alarms
UHF/VHF APX7000 w/ FPP -or-
XTS2500 VHF Model III w/FPP
Sig 9mm under the shirt or a pocket .380 ;-)
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Post by VFN137 »

At work

Verizon Blackberry Bold
XTS5000 Mod II 800

Off Duty

Verizon Blackberry Bold
Minitor V VHF
XTS5000 Mod II VHF
XTS5000 Mod II UHF
HT1250 Mod II VHF
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Post by scourge »

on the street...

motorola xts 5000 uhf low band
s&w m&p 40 cal
2 mags
2 asp light weight handcuffs
1 modock baton
1 taser x26
1 mace

all leo out there on the board...be safe
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A lot of belly fat.
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Post by cpt113 »

work,
xts5000 iii 700/800 mhz or xts5000 vhf
htc evo


off from work,
cp200 vhf

work truck,
xtl5000 vhf with dvrs
pm400 vhf
cdm750 low band

pov,
vertex vx2200 vhf
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kb2crk wrote:i posted this in the newer thread but it was locked before it was approved.
everyday at work i have a ht750 on my side it looks rough now as i work maint in a plant but was brand spanking new when i got it two years ago. in the car is a couple hammy rigs soon to be replaced with a maxtrac uhf and a maratrac vhf hi.
A year and a half later and things have changed a little..
on the belt
at work the same beat up ht 750
at CERT a nicer ht750 and a moto gmrs/frs
in the van
a vhf high maratrac for 2 meters and public safety complete with PA unit (CERT interop with sheriff's dept)
a 40w UHF maxtrac for CERT
a 40w uhf maxtrac for 440 mhz ham (backup)
a 110w UHF hhch spectra for 440mhz ham
a vhf lo maratrac going in for 6 meter ham
in the shack
a 40w spectra a4 for 440 ham
a vhf hi maxtrac for 2 meter ham
a ht750 uhf for 440mhz ham
a kenwood ts 570 dg for hf and mars
a heathkit hw 101 for hf.
a vhf lo 99 channel maxtrac on the programming bench waiting on a slow enough computer.
just call me dos impaired.... lol
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Post by loband »

Hmm, this thread when from what's on the BELT to what's in the car to what's in the house.....
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At least I was honest...
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Post by FF/EMT/KC2NFB »

YUP!

need to start some new thread's.

Whats in your vehicle

Whats in your console
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Re: What do you have on your belt ?

Post by JRUTA »

Old thread, but what the heck.

These are more "pocket" rather than "belt" items.

Yes, still love the Visar!

Want an AS3 with short battery. Ancient by todays standards, but still want one- just because!

(Work issued) ht1550

Benchmade autostryker

Littmann Cardio II stethoscope (no longer made)

Surefire pen II

Streamlite stinger (original) retofitted with LED upgrade kit.
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