2043B radio

The radio is a Fallout and Fallout 2 item.

Overview
A model 2043B Radio Communicator, manufactured by Wattz Electronics. Dependable, rugged, and camouflaged, comes standard with the optional RS-121 interface.

Fallout
The radio may be used to cause a diversion among the super mutants patrolling the outer regions of the Northern Military Base, allowing the player easier access to the base's interior. Attempting to use the radio in other locations elicits a squeal of unintelligible static. It can also be linked with the computer that controls the forcefields within the military base giving you remote control over them.

Locations

 * Lars, the head of the guards near the entrance of Junktown, has one he is willing to trade. Lars' price is about half of what Mitch charges for his at the All-N-One store in the Hub.
 * It can also be found on level 5 of the Glow.
 * One can also be found on the mutant in the Deathclaw's Lair.

Fallout 2

 * A broken radio can be used to help Vic to repair Metzger's radio in order to free him from Slaver's Guild.
 * One can be found in a locked locker in Vault City, in the repair building where you meet Valerie.
 * One is located in a foot locker within a locked room on level 2 of the vault in Vault City.

Fallout: New Vegas

 * Radios of this type are used extensively by NCR troopers in the field and several can be found in Camp Forlorn Hope.


 * A radio is given to you by the NCR to call for backup if your status with them is 'accepted' or higher.

Behind the Scenes

 * The 2043B radio appears to be based on the iconic SCR-536 hand-held radio that saw frequent use in World War II.

Gallery
 NCR_emergency_radio.png|Static view FNV_Hand_Held_Radios.png|Handheld radios at Camp Forlorn Hope