diff --git a/code/game/objects/uplinks.dm b/code/game/objects/uplinks.dm
index 40d2849af1d..c0abb3efd05 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/uplinks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/uplinks.dm
@@ -318,7 +318,8 @@ A list of items and costs is stored under the datum of every game mode, alongsid
 	var/temp = null 			//Temporary storage area for a message offering the option to destroy the radio
 	var/selfdestruct = 0		//Set to 1 while the radio is self destructing itself.
 	var/obj/item/device/radio/origradio = null
-	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | CONDUCT | ONBELT
+	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | CONDUCT
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	w_class = 2.0
 	item_state = "radio"
 	throwforce = 5