[He actively resists the urge to tell the admiral to fuck off with his excuses, because he needs those goddamn radios. And it'll be two months before the next port, and he can't even guarantee there will be parts there he can use. Or that he'll be himself there, either.]

Can you at least give me an ETA on when I can get more? And more than just one at a time? This is supposed to help keep your passengers safe.