diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/radio.dm b/code/__DEFINES/radio.dm
index 86ccf84d2ae..ec65a37642f 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/radio.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/radio.dm
@@ -63,6 +63,5 @@
 #define SIGNALTYPE_NORMAL 0
 #define SIGNALTYPE_INTERCOM 1 // Will only broadcast to intercoms
 #define SIGNALTYPE_INTERCOM_SBR 2 // Will only broadcast to intercoms and station-bounced radios
-#define SIGNALTYPE_ANTAG 3 // Broadcast to syndicate frequency
 #define SIGNALTYPE_AINOTRACK 4 // AI can't track down this person. Useful for imitation broadcasts where you can't find the actual mob
 
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/tcomms/_base.dm b/code/game/machinery/tcomms/_base.dm
index edfc619bcee..7e3ece46019 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/tcomms/_base.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/tcomms/_base.dm
@@ -252,15 +252,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(tcomms_machines)
 			if(R.receive_range(display_freq, tcm.zlevels) > -1)
 				radios += R
 
-	// --- Broadcast to antag radios! ---
-
-	else if(tcm.data == SIGNALTYPE_ANTAG)
-		for(var/antag_freq in SSradio.ANTAG_FREQS)
-			var/datum/radio_frequency/antag_connection = SSradio.return_frequency(antag_freq)
-			for(var/obj/item/radio/R in antag_connection.devices["[RADIO_CHAT]"])
-				if(R.receive_range(antag_freq, tcm.zlevels) > -1)
-					radios += R
-
 	// --- Broadcast to ALL radio devices ---
 
 	else if(!bad_connection)
@@ -269,6 +260,14 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(tcomms_machines)
 			if(R.receive_range(display_freq, tcm.zlevels) > -1)
 				radios += R
 
+		// Add syndie radios for intercepts if its a regular department frequency
+		for(var/antag_freq in SSradio.ANTAG_FREQS)
+			var/datum/radio_frequency/antag_connection = SSradio.return_frequency(antag_freq)
+			for(var/obj/item/radio/R in antag_connection.devices["[RADIO_CHAT]"])
+				if(R.receive_range(antag_freq, tcm.zlevels) > -1)
+					// Only add if it wasnt there already
+					radios |= R
+
 	// Get a list of mobs who can hear from the radios we collected.
 	var/list/receive = get_mobs_in_radio_ranges(radios)
 
@@ -293,11 +292,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(tcomms_machines)
 		if(istype(R, /mob/new_player)) // we don't want new players to hear messages. rare but generates runtimes.
 			continue
 
-		// Ghosts hearing all radio chat don't want to hear syndicate intercepts, they're duplicates
-		if(tcm.data == SIGNALTYPE_ANTAG && istype(R, /mob/dead/observer) && R.get_preference(CHAT_GHOSTRADIO))
-			continue
-
-
 		// --- Can understand the speech ---
 		if(!tcm.sender || R.say_understands(tcm.sender))
 
@@ -323,8 +317,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(tcomms_machines)
 		var/freq_text = get_frequency_name(display_freq)
 
 		var/part_b_extra = ""
-		if(tcm.data == SIGNALTYPE_ANTAG) // intercepted radio message
-			part_b_extra = " <i>(Intercepted)</i>"
 		var/part_a = "<span class='[SSradio.frequency_span_class(display_freq)]'><b>\[[freq_text]\][part_b_extra]</b> <span class='name'>" // goes in the actual output
 
 		// --- Some more pre-message formatting ---
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/tcomms/core.dm b/code/game/machinery/tcomms/core.dm
index bdc0586ca7f..5c0d5d33e14 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/tcomms/core.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/tcomms/core.dm
@@ -85,13 +85,6 @@
 
 	// Now check if they actually have pieces, if so, broadcast
 	if(tcm.message_pieces)
-		// This needs two broadcasts to make it work for syndicate radios. I hate it.
-		// Someone please make this better
-		// Although oddly enough, this is how it worked pre-rework
-		// The only reason regular traitors could intercept is because of the tcomms machine on the nukies shuttle
-		// Why. FUCKING WHY!!!!!!!!!!
-		broadcast_message(tcm)
-		tcm.data = SIGNALTYPE_ANTAG
 		broadcast_message(tcm)
 		return TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
index 0b171208554..691c12e1347 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
@@ -89,6 +89,8 @@
 /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
 	ks1type = /obj/item/encryptionkey/syndicate/nukeops
+	requires_tcomms = FALSE
+	instant = TRUE // Work instantly if there are no comms
 
 /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt //undisguised bowman with flash protection
 	name = "syndicate headset"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
index d57b23b9b0f..b812a195842 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(default_medbay_channels, list(
 	var/list/datum/radio_frequency/secure_radio_connections = new
 
 	var/requires_tcomms = FALSE // Does this device require tcomms to work.If TRUE it wont function at all without tcomms. If FALSE, it will work without tcomms, just slowly
+	var/instant = FALSE // Should this device instantly communicate if there isnt tcomms
 
 
 /obj/item/radio/proc/set_frequency(new_frequency)
@@ -426,8 +427,12 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(default_medbay_channels, list(
 	// If we dont need tcomms and we have no connection
 	if(!requires_tcomms && !handled)
 		tcm.zlevels = list(position.z)
-		// Simulate two seconds of lag
-		addtimer(CALLBACK(GLOBAL_PROC, .proc/broadcast_message, tcm), 20)
+		if(!instant)
+			// Simulate two seconds of lag
+			addtimer(CALLBACK(GLOBAL_PROC, .proc/broadcast_message, tcm), 20)
+		else
+			// Nukeops + Deathsquad headsets are instant and should work the same, whether there is comms or not
+			broadcast_message(tcm)
 		return TRUE
 
 	// If we didnt get here, oh fuck
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam.dm b/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam.dm
index 25874d03360..a03c37c4f67 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/verbs/striketeam.dm
@@ -158,6 +158,8 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(sent_strike_team, 0)
 
 	var/obj/item/radio/R = new /obj/item/radio/headset/alt(src)
 	R.set_frequency(DTH_FREQ)
+	R.requires_tcomms = FALSE
+	R.instant = TRUE
 	equip_to_slot_or_del(R, slot_l_ear)
 	if(is_leader)
 		equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/centcom_officer(src), slot_w_uniform)