[Scan-DC] sophisticated two-way radios (Baofeng)

[Scott, KB3JQQ]

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On 2021-03-05 01:51, Alan Henney wrote:
> https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/ethan-nordean-released-capitol-riot/2021/03/03/30619198-7c58-11eb-85cd-9b7fa90c8873_story.html
>
> Prosecutors also backpedaled from the assertion that Nordean led the group
> “through the use of encrypted communications,” clarifying that
> Baofeng-brand radios members used were not encrypted. They also
> acknowledged Nordean’s phone — through which he could use encrypted apps —
> was powered down for much of the day.
>
> The government emphasized that well before and throughout President Donald
> Trump’s speech at the Ellipse, Nordean led Proud Boys with a bullhorn to
> the Capitol grounds and positioned members — carrying sophisticated two-way
> radios and protective tactical gear — at an entrance that was guarded by
> only a handful of Capitol Police officers.
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