diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/silicon.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/silicon.yml
index b920958f1e..59b383de12 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/silicon.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/NPCs/silicon.yml
@@ -41,6 +41,14 @@
   - type: NpcFactionMember
     factions:
     - SimpleNeutral
+  - type: IntrinsicRadioReceiver
+  - type: IntrinsicRadioTransmitter
+    channels:
+    - Binary
+  - type: ActiveRadio
+    channels:
+    - Binary
+    - Common
   - type: HealthExaminable
     examinableTypes:
     - Blunt
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Player/silicon.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Player/silicon.yml
index cfc1917aa8..903a849ad8 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Player/silicon.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Player/silicon.yml
@@ -52,6 +52,14 @@
     showInHands: false
   - type: Body
     prototype: Drone
+  - type: IntrinsicRadioReceiver
+  - type: IntrinsicRadioTransmitter
+    channels:
+    - Binary
+  - type: ActiveRadio
+    channels:
+    - Binary
+    - Common
   - type: DoAfter
   - type: Pullable
   - type: Examiner