Flight-ER-Doc, I see we read the same stuff.
They've run into the same problem Breacher had.
It seems the majority of people have no clue about the proper use of radio comms.
They're using easily monitored equipment in the clear, not maintaining that equipment, nor returning it to the command post so that someone else may do so.
Folks if your going on any kind of operation...don't be a dufuss. Bring your own radios and
PLENTY of spare batteries.
The fbi on the other hand brought a mobile command center that gives them the ability to communicate with their people on multiple levels and also the capability to monitor ALL of the protesters comms including radios and cell phones.
If you are going to do an op, plan on countermeasures for this. If you don't know how to play ball don't come to the game.