Can't get any fiber optics to make radio tower (quest)

[Hugh Mungus]

Hi,

im still pretty early into the game, really am enjoying it... But i have an issue which is stopping me from progressing.

To finish my current quest i have to make a radio tower.

I can make the tower without issue.

BUT

To make the wire to connect it to the generator it requires "2" fiber optics...

I only have one and cannot find any elsewhere.

I have tried going into the mayors house at Jamica plains but requires a higher skill to go into the basement part where you have to unlock the door. (seen this online about how you can get tons of the stuff)

Can someone please explain / tell me how i can get 1 piece of fiber optics so i can continue with the game... it's very annoying not being able to continue because of this.

Thanks.

[Hugh Mungus]

Il give that ago shortly.

It did tell me that i had to craft the wire or something before i could hook up both the generator + tower together.

Thanks for the quick reply also :)

[ZarahNeander]

Microscope has 1 fiber optics component and all hospitals have plenty, i.e MedTec Research, Medford Memorial just to name a few
Edit: if you're feeling less in the mood for adventure, the usual junk merchants: Carla/Trudy/Myrna/Alexis etc

[Out Of Bubblegum]

https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Fiber_optics_(Fallout_4)

Originally posted by Imbir777:

Connecting radio tower to the generator is free. Click spacebar while looking at the generator and a wire should appear.

Not free. You need copper in the workshop.

[Ryu Oki]

Lots of things have the crystal needed for settlement transmitter beacons. Fiber optics aren't required for making it. Crystal decanters, microscopes and numerous other junk items are needed. But early in the game if you need fiber optics (not sure why you would this early) you might get some from the satellite POI east of sanctuary. If I remember correct there is/are laser trip wires there.

[Oakshield]

Easiest way to solve that, drop the quest after you have marked the fiber optics as material you search for.

The moment you hoover your mouse pointer over an object, a magnifying glass will show up in front of the name, telling you it contains something you has set to search for.
Which means you know you need to pick it up.

Thorin :)

[The Inept European]

Yeah I was also struggling to think what early game quest needs fiber optics. But the best bet would be junk from Carla or Trudy or the tripwire at USAF Olivia.

Laser Musket upgrades or Power Armour upgrades is all I can think of early game that you need fiber optics for.

Getting the crystal for the radio beacon can be a b1ch though if you don't luck out with random junk or if you accidentally sell/build something else with the crystal.

[Hugh Mungus]

Thanks everyone for you're help / suggestions.

I've been playing a lot since then & have progressed well with nice guns / materials / armour.

Even bought the diamond city house and spent a good few hours making it look mint.

-Dyl