diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
index 4e37424a59..1f7c20a648 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
@@ -493,6 +493,7 @@
 	initial_keys = list(/obj/item/device/encryptionkey/mcom)
 	volume = RADIO_VOLUME_CRITICAL
 	multibroadcast_cooldown = LOW_MULTIBROADCAST_COOLDOWN
+	frequency = ALPHA_FREQ
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/almayer/mcom/alt
 	initial_keys = list(/obj/item/device/encryptionkey/mcom/alt)
@@ -569,7 +570,6 @@
 	name = "marine radio headset"
 	desc = "A standard marine radio headset. When worn, grants access to Squad Leader tracker. Click tracker with empty hand to open Squad Info window."
 	frequency = ALPHA_FREQ
-	initial_keys = list(/obj/item/device/encryptionkey/public)
 
 //############################## ALPHA ###############################
 /obj/item/device/radio/headset/almayer/marine/alpha