Overview of the Boston Leather Firefighter's Radio Strap | 6542
Built for the Fireground
When your radio has to come out fast and stay put the rest of the time, a flimsy strap fails you. The Boston Leather Firefighter's Radio Strap with Motorola Clip (MPN 6542) keeps your portable radio riding securely across your chest and ready in a heartbeat. It is cut from 1.25-inch, 100% top grain leather, so it holds its shape through years of hard shifts.
Hardware That Works in Gloves
A riveted Motorola hang-up clip locks your mic in place, while the positive locking buckle dials in the length and the deluxe swivel snaps open easily even with structural gloves on. The black leather pairs with bright nickel hardware, and you can add a reflective tape panel for added visibility on night calls. Career and volunteer firefighters, fire police, and EMS crews reach for the 6542 when they want a strap that carries a radio without slipping.
Key Features
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Material: 1.25-inch wide, 100% top grain leather for lasting shape and durability
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Motorola Hang-Up Clip: Riveted nickel clip holds your microphone secure and ready
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Positive Locking Buckle: Adjusts strap length and locks it in place
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Deluxe Swivel Snaps: Open and close easily even while wearing firefighting gloves
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Radio Holder Compatible: Mates to a Boston Leather radio holder with scissor or swivel snaps
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Size Options: Available in Standard or XL to fit over turnout gear
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Visibility Options: Choose reflective tape for night work or non-reflective for a low-profile look
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Color and Hardware: Black leather with bright nickel hardware
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Warranty: Backed by a one-year Boston Leather warranty against manufacturing defects
Specifications
| Brand |
Boston Leather |
| Model / MPN |
6542 |
| Material |
1.25-inch, 100% top grain leather |
| Color |
Black |
| Hardware |
Nickel-plated Motorola hang-up clip, positive locking buckle, deluxe swivel snaps |
| Closure Type |
Positive locking buckle with swivel snaps |
| Sizes |
Standard, XL |
| Visibility Options |
Reflective tape or non-reflective |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
| Warranty |
One-year limited (manufacturing defects) |
Variant SKUs, MPNs, and UPCs
| Variant |
SKU |
UPC |
| None / Standard |
6542-1 |
192375087844 |
| Reflective Tape / Standard |
6542R-1 |
192375088209 |
| None / XL |
6542-1-XL |
192375087936 |
| Reflective Tape / XL |
6542R-1-XL |
192375088292 |
Compatibility
The 6542 is built to pair with a Boston Leather radio holder that uses scissor or swivel snaps, letting you carry most standard portable radios across your chest. The Motorola hang-up clip fits standard Motorola-style speaker microphones. Standard length suits most adults, while XL adds reach for taller wearers or those in full turnout gear. This is a carrying strap and holder system, so it does not grip a bare radio on its own, and the radio and holder are not included.
Intended Users
Career and volunteer firefighters use the 6542 to keep a portable radio secure and reachable during structural and wildland calls. EMS providers and paramedics who work alongside fire crews rely on it for fast radio access on scene. Fire police, fire investigators, and other public safety professionals who carry a portable radio also choose this strap for its glove-friendly hardware and rugged leather build.
What's Included
- One Boston Leather 6542 radio strap in your chosen size and finish
- Integrated Motorola hang-up clip, positive locking buckle, and deluxe swivel snaps
A compatible radio holder and portable radio are sold separately and are required to carry a radio.
Available at WCUniforms
WCUniforms is a veteran and family-owned specialty retailer focused on uniforms, tactical gear, and public safety equipment for firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and security professionals. We stock trusted brands like Boston Leather and ship quickly from our Michigan warehouse. Shop the 6542 radio strap with confidence at wcuniforms.com, where first responders find the gear they trust.