diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm
index b7749f54c386..8ac227e9a0bb 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/synths.dm
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@
 	idtype = /obj/item/card/id/pmc
 	equipment_to_spawn = list(
 		WEAR_HEAD = /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/marine/veteran/pmc,
-		WEAR_L_EAR = /obj/item/device/radio/headset/distress/pmc,
+		WEAR_L_EAR = /obj/item/device/radio/headset/distress/pmc/hvh,
 		WEAR_EYES = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/sechud,
 		WEAR_BODY = /obj/item/clothing/under/marine/veteran/pmc,
 		WEAR_ACCESSORY = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/storage/droppouch,