19-05-2012, 11:38 AM
NATO Communications Monitoring Guide and LIVE COVERAGE
All of you knew it would be just a matter of time until NATO communications got covered here! A thread started at RadioReference on this very topic, and the very kind N9INO posted notes from CARMA at that very thread. Now is the best time to also mention that you want to watch this site and THIS POST for LIVE NATO COMMUNICATIONS LOGGING! The live log starts at the bottom of this post.
Here is that screen shot:
![[Image: FireShot+Screen+Capture+%23635+-+%27Up-C...ations.jpg]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_FlvhUyCN1I/T7S8boiy3tI/AAAAAAAAAPw/8VMglRKmK6s/s400/FireShot+Screen+Capture+%23635+-+%27Up-Coming+NATO+Communications+-+Where+To+Listen_+-+The+RadioReference_com+Forums%27+-+forums_radioreference_com_chicago-metro-area-discussion_239345-up-coming-nato-communications.jpg)
The thread also has information that the USCG Cutter Hollyhock was observed patrolling off of Monroe Harbor yesterday morning. CG-HOLLYHOCK - MMSI:369932000http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...mmsi=369932000 (posted by MtnBiker2005 at RadioReference) An extra note says that USCG might have turned off the transponder on Hollyhock.
Here is the NATO Security Transportation Plan PDF File
Under fair use, and giving all credit to CARMA and RadioReference for their work on this, here is the most useful information in print just so no one has to rely on copying stuff from the screen shot above.
Searching-Unlike broadcast communications, two-way transmissions tend to be rather short. That means that if you search too big a frequency range, your chances of capturing a signal are quite poor. Experienced scannists recommend searching no more than 1 MHz at a time. While this can be time-consuming, your odds of finding that previously-unknown frequency go way up. So search, search, search!
Search the military bands: 137-144 & 148-150.8 MHz. DoD radios have been loaned to local agencies for events such as this in the past. They've even set up local repeaters.
Search 30-88 MHz. National Guard reported to be providing some motorcade security. "...we're getting 500 State Troopers and 600 National Guardsmen along with assorted hardware to combat a worst-case scenario."
Search 403-430 MHz. It's the fed UHF band. Also search 163-174MHz.
Secret Service. "The security perimeter and overall event plan are under the auspices of the United States Secret Service, with support from a variety of federal, state and local partners, including the Chicago Police Department".
MT Fed Files: Secret Service Frequency List
United States Coast Guard. They'll be enforcing the security zone on US Navigable Waterways.
United States Coast Guard - The RadioReference Wiki
Marine VHF Channels. Pay particular attention to 156.8 and 157.1MHz.
Marine VHF Channels - The RadioReference Wiki
Aviation "Guard" channels; 121.5 & 243.0, plus 123.025 & 123.45.
Federal Agencies. Department of State. "Federal Protective Services is in charge of securing their buildings, some of which are on or nearby the anticipated routes of permitted events such as parades and protests that will take place during the summit."
Federal Agencies Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
StarCom21
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/StarCom21.pdf
CPD Tactical Trunked Radio System
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/CPDTRS.pdf
CITY OF CHICAGO. Pay particular attnetion to CPD Zones 4 & 5, Citywide channels, CTA supervisors & Rail control, CFD EMS (both old and new) and CFD VHF.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/chgofreq2.pdf
Cook County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Chicago O'Hare Airport. AM aviation & trunked systems.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/OHareAirport.pdf
MilAir. Listen for a possible CAP.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/Milair.pdf
Mutual Aid. ISPERN, IFERN, I-Tac, V-Tac & U-Tac, as well as Homeland Defense, Federal Aid and Terrorism Response.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/MutualAid.pdf
State of Illinois. Pay particular attention to IDOT channels. They're going to want to keep those roads clear for motorcades, etc.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/ILStateRadio.pdf
Gary/Chicago International Airport
AirNav: KGYY - Gary/Chicago International Airport
Cook County. Cook County InterOp System.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/CookCountyOps.pdf
RadioMan911. Live Fire/Emergency Radio From Chicago & 36 Neighboring Counties.
Radioman911 on Justin.tv
Hancockfeed on Justin.tv (John Hancock Center Remote Fire Radio Feed)
Chicago Area Media Frequencies
Chicago Area Media Frequencies
MCCORMICK PLACE HOTEL: 451.4000, 451.6000, 452.2000, 452.4500, 452.9750, 456.4000, 462.9250 (reported, not confirmed)
McCormick Place Security & Fire Safety 453.8500 (114.8). Security - Convention Center 464.9500 (D 261)
Attractions Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
FEMA/OPERATION SECURE (State Emergency Capability Using Radio Effectively) NATIONWIDE HF NETS
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FREQUENCIES
Mutual Aid/Common Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
SHared RESources High Frequency Radio Program (SHARES)
NCS | SHared RESources High Frequency Radio Program (SHARES)
EXTRA NATO MONITORING TIPS
Now, interestingly enough, if you want REAL TIME live streaming coverage of the NATO event that will not be seen on main stream media, go to Livestream and look up OccupyChi, OccupyChicago, and other occupy / NATO related Chicago live feeds. UStream is also a great source to match what you hear with some live video footage. Again, you will need to do a keyword search.
TWITTER is your friend when it comes to looking for tweets about who is live streaming what, and other tidbits that will always be helpful to radio monitors. (vague hint is left vague for good reason)
Remember that the Chicago Fire Department is now on the P25 SINGLE REPEATED NON-TRUNKED frequencies, so when programming them...do not program as a trunked system. If you don't have a P25 radio, go to RadioReference and listen to the live audio feed for CFD.
Don't place any bets on the digital P25 systems being in the clear unless someone makes a mistake on their rig. HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) are using VHF and might be P25 as well. Monitoring the analog fed freqs might be a possibility for basic, but, telling communications.
Good places to listen to amateur radio traffic where NATO comms might be discussed is the WA9ORC repeater, 146.760 with a PL of 107.2, SARA 146.880 PL 107.2, and NS9RC 442.725 PL 114.8, as well as 442.975 PL 114.8 for any amateur radio emergency communications that might be called up if needed. Amateur Radio simplex frequencies could be active in certain areas of the city, so listen there as well.
Train communications enthusiasts can monitor NATO comms on 161.355 (South Shore Line) 161.340 (Rock Island), 160.920 (Metra Heritage), 160.680 (PBX), 161.205 (Metra Police), and 160.305 (Amtrak) these are the lines most affected by NATO.
Monitoring the Citizens Band frequencies won't be a bad idea, especially CB Channel 18 - 27.185 MHz in AM mode.
NATO Choppers were observed patrolling the Chicago lakefront on 5/16/2012. This brings us to the idea of monitoring not just the freqs mentioned above, but also the Chicago Department of Aviation emergency link on 158.760Mhz.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is using VHF communications that might possibly be P25, or analog or a mix.
Chicago Police frequencies to monitor that have been listed as future use for quite some time now: 460.03750 (Tact), 460.58750(Mounted), 460.51250 (Zone 14), 460.43750 (Zone 15),460.38750 (Zone 16), 460.23750 (Area Wide 1), 460.46250 (Area Wide 2), 460.26250 (Area Wide 3), 460.41250 (Area Wide 4), and 460.21250 (Area Wide 5)
SEE THIS for FCC listing and other information.
Audio: Chicago CB Operators on Channel 18 talk about NATO. (NSFW for foul language and violence)
Here is that screen shot:
![[Image: FireShot+Screen+Capture+%23635+-+%27Up-C...ations.jpg]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_FlvhUyCN1I/T7S8boiy3tI/AAAAAAAAAPw/8VMglRKmK6s/s1600/FireShot+Screen+Capture+%23635+-+%27Up-Coming+NATO+Communications+-+Where+To+Listen_+-+The+RadioReference_com+Forums%27+-+forums_radioreference_com_chicago-metro-area-discussion_239345-up-coming-nato-communications.jpg)
The thread also has information that the USCG Cutter Hollyhock was observed patrolling off of Monroe Harbor yesterday morning. CG-HOLLYHOCK - MMSI:369932000http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...mmsi=369932000 (posted by MtnBiker2005 at RadioReference) An extra note says that USCG might have turned off the transponder on Hollyhock.
Here is the NATO Security Transportation Plan PDF File
Under fair use, and giving all credit to CARMA and RadioReference for their work on this, here is the most useful information in print just so no one has to rely on copying stuff from the screen shot above.
Searching-Unlike broadcast communications, two-way transmissions tend to be rather short. That means that if you search too big a frequency range, your chances of capturing a signal are quite poor. Experienced scannists recommend searching no more than 1 MHz at a time. While this can be time-consuming, your odds of finding that previously-unknown frequency go way up. So search, search, search!
Search the military bands: 137-144 & 148-150.8 MHz. DoD radios have been loaned to local agencies for events such as this in the past. They've even set up local repeaters.
Search 30-88 MHz. National Guard reported to be providing some motorcade security. "...we're getting 500 State Troopers and 600 National Guardsmen along with assorted hardware to combat a worst-case scenario."
Search 403-430 MHz. It's the fed UHF band. Also search 163-174MHz.
Secret Service. "The security perimeter and overall event plan are under the auspices of the United States Secret Service, with support from a variety of federal, state and local partners, including the Chicago Police Department".
MT Fed Files: Secret Service Frequency List
United States Coast Guard. They'll be enforcing the security zone on US Navigable Waterways.
United States Coast Guard - The RadioReference Wiki
Marine VHF Channels. Pay particular attention to 156.8 and 157.1MHz.
Marine VHF Channels - The RadioReference Wiki
Aviation "Guard" channels; 121.5 & 243.0, plus 123.025 & 123.45.
Federal Agencies. Department of State. "Federal Protective Services is in charge of securing their buildings, some of which are on or nearby the anticipated routes of permitted events such as parades and protests that will take place during the summit."
Federal Agencies Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
StarCom21
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/StarCom21.pdf
CPD Tactical Trunked Radio System
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/CPDTRS.pdf
CITY OF CHICAGO. Pay particular attnetion to CPD Zones 4 & 5, Citywide channels, CTA supervisors & Rail control, CFD EMS (both old and new) and CFD VHF.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/chgofreq2.pdf
Cook County, Illinois (IL) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Chicago O'Hare Airport. AM aviation & trunked systems.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/OHareAirport.pdf
MilAir. Listen for a possible CAP.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/Milair.pdf
Mutual Aid. ISPERN, IFERN, I-Tac, V-Tac & U-Tac, as well as Homeland Defense, Federal Aid and Terrorism Response.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/MutualAid.pdf
State of Illinois. Pay particular attention to IDOT channels. They're going to want to keep those roads clear for motorcades, etc.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/ILStateRadio.pdf
Gary/Chicago International Airport
AirNav: KGYY - Gary/Chicago International Airport
Cook County. Cook County InterOp System.
http://www.carmachicago.com/profiles/CookCountyOps.pdf
RadioMan911. Live Fire/Emergency Radio From Chicago & 36 Neighboring Counties.
Radioman911 on Justin.tv
Hancockfeed on Justin.tv (John Hancock Center Remote Fire Radio Feed)
Chicago Area Media Frequencies
Chicago Area Media Frequencies
MCCORMICK PLACE HOTEL: 451.4000, 451.6000, 452.2000, 452.4500, 452.9750, 456.4000, 462.9250 (reported, not confirmed)
McCormick Place Security & Fire Safety 453.8500 (114.8). Security - Convention Center 464.9500 (D 261)
Attractions Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
FEMA/OPERATION SECURE (State Emergency Capability Using Radio Effectively) NATIONWIDE HF NETS
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FREQUENCIES
Mutual Aid/Common Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
SHared RESources High Frequency Radio Program (SHARES)
NCS | SHared RESources High Frequency Radio Program (SHARES)
EXTRA NATO MONITORING TIPS
Now, interestingly enough, if you want REAL TIME live streaming coverage of the NATO event that will not be seen on main stream media, go to Livestream and look up OccupyChi, OccupyChicago, and other occupy / NATO related Chicago live feeds. UStream is also a great source to match what you hear with some live video footage. Again, you will need to do a keyword search.
TWITTER is your friend when it comes to looking for tweets about who is live streaming what, and other tidbits that will always be helpful to radio monitors. (vague hint is left vague for good reason)
Remember that the Chicago Fire Department is now on the P25 SINGLE REPEATED NON-TRUNKED frequencies, so when programming them...do not program as a trunked system. If you don't have a P25 radio, go to RadioReference and listen to the live audio feed for CFD.
Don't place any bets on the digital P25 systems being in the clear unless someone makes a mistake on their rig. HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) are using VHF and might be P25 as well. Monitoring the analog fed freqs might be a possibility for basic, but, telling communications.
Good places to listen to amateur radio traffic where NATO comms might be discussed is the WA9ORC repeater, 146.760 with a PL of 107.2, SARA 146.880 PL 107.2, and NS9RC 442.725 PL 114.8, as well as 442.975 PL 114.8 for any amateur radio emergency communications that might be called up if needed. Amateur Radio simplex frequencies could be active in certain areas of the city, so listen there as well.
Train communications enthusiasts can monitor NATO comms on 161.355 (South Shore Line) 161.340 (Rock Island), 160.920 (Metra Heritage), 160.680 (PBX), 161.205 (Metra Police), and 160.305 (Amtrak) these are the lines most affected by NATO.
Monitoring the Citizens Band frequencies won't be a bad idea, especially CB Channel 18 - 27.185 MHz in AM mode.
NATO Choppers were observed patrolling the Chicago lakefront on 5/16/2012. This brings us to the idea of monitoring not just the freqs mentioned above, but also the Chicago Department of Aviation emergency link on 158.760Mhz.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is using VHF communications that might possibly be P25, or analog or a mix.
Chicago Police frequencies to monitor that have been listed as future use for quite some time now: 460.03750 (Tact), 460.58750(Mounted), 460.51250 (Zone 14), 460.43750 (Zone 15),460.38750 (Zone 16), 460.23750 (Area Wide 1), 460.46250 (Area Wide 2), 460.26250 (Area Wide 3), 460.41250 (Area Wide 4), and 460.21250 (Area Wide 5)
SEE THIS for FCC listing and other information.
Audio: Chicago CB Operators on Channel 18 talk about NATO. (NSFW for foul language and violence)
[B]LIVE NATO COMMUNICATIONS COVERAGE LOG [/B]
Heard on MURS Channel 4 (154.570): Middle Eastern language male subject saying "Allahu Akbar" followed by other middle eastern language speaking by said subject. The transmission lasted all of 15.9 seconds. (5/17/2012) 0931UTC
Chicago Police Zone 4 at 0939UTC 5/17/2012: Operations Command says a subject is selling a large amount of Cannabis. Location and subject description omitted for safety reasons.
MURS Channel 4 (154.570) 10:00UTC 5/17/12 the middle eastern male is back on frequency in his foreign language (possibly Arabic) singing. This was followed by a Muslim religious message in English. This is NOT a recorded event, but is being held live somewhere.
Here we go!!! The appointed time and day is here for the REAL information to start coming out. The May 18th LIVE NATO Communications Coverage starts now! The daytime radio traffic will pick up probably around 7AM, but monitoring overnight as much as possible for any possible relevant traffic.
0741UTC CTA Police 472.9375 has active traffic, but appears as if it's encrypted.
1017UTC 406.700 active, but encrypted (possibly Secret Service)
1300UTC The area of 100 E. Grand is possibly being shut down due to an unattended suitcase.
1303UTC Assist the Police Officer call going on at 203 N. Lasalle
1344 UTC Chicago Police discover two large tree trunks and a load of bricks at the Chicago Museum Campus that show evidence of having been dragged there by protesters for violent intent. Chicago Park District Personnel are on the way to remove them.
1410UTC Chicago Police 1st District has many cars "down" on jobs and can't find a car to take a job. Looks like a backlog or a rap is about to start.
1412UTC The war on photography is starting up now! CPD 1st District just dispatched to Lake Shore Drive and Monroe for a car that just turned South from North LSD and the city wants them to stop taking photos.
1415UTC 18th District Bike Team just called by 1800A to meet at Broadway and Oakdale. They will meet with the 19th District Bike Team.
1417UTC Now a call to Madison and Lasalle for a square item covered by paper. Unattended box covered by paper per a CTA Supervisor.
1427UTC CPD 1st District says a green postal box not bolted to the ground that has never been there before has just been discovered, and postal police are on stand-by.
1435UTC 32 N. Dearborn has an unsecured mailbox...new mailboxes are dropping out of the air!! Everyone is on their way.
1437UTC 125 E. Monroe has a subject recording information about employees salaries and so on. Bomb dog has sniffed him down, CPD to be escorted into the building.
Just a special note to all of you following this...if things get too busy, I'll have to abandon this whole effort. There is one of me and no one to help out. If people want to make submissions, corrections, updates, etc. in the comments section, please do.
1457UTC State and Rsndolph, this is another mailbox that has appeared out of nowhere and has been painted black. All the manpower is heading there now since that is Marchall Field's (now Macy's).
Zone 4: "Does anyone know the address to the Korean Embassy"? "Yeah, squad, North Korea!" I'm ROFLMAO!!
1505UTC 9210 just came up and says there is a stranded motorist on a motorbike on Lake Shore Drive at the Southeast corner of the Buckingham Fountain. Motorist ran out of gas, and he wants the surveillance camera to watch motorist for safety reasons.
1505UTC protesters showing up EN MASSE for today's rallies starting with the Nurse's rally and 024th District is freaking out. They are at Lake Shore Drive and Breyer.
1509UTC ****HAZMAT CALL*** Michigan and Randolph - there is an 07 Dodge van and explosive dogs are picking up explosives in the van. ALL TRAFFIC BLOCKED!!! 1517UTC UPDATE - The van in this incident has a Secret Service placard in the window. Secret Service being talked to. Traffic will re-open soon if not already opened.
1545UTC ON Wacker between Michigan and Wabash, the Nurse's rally is staging with 500 or more people, marching now.
1546UTC Chicago Police stating that 75 or more people are at Jackson and Lasalle, they now confirm that there are 1000 or more in the Nurse's march.
Chicago Police are now using profiling per the following report: 430 South Racine, 4 people wearing hoodies and backpacks with faces covered boarded a train towards downtown. CTA may have called it in.
1553UTC ***LIVESTREAM LINK*** from Jackson and Lasalle with Occupie Chicago "Pie Chi"
1612UTC ***Livestream Link*** From the Nurse's Rally. (Timcast TV at UStream) be warned that this stream cuts in and out.
1628UTC 1st District on their way to Madison and Michigan to tell a small group of protesters that they can't have a sign in public that says "Thank You For The Arab Spring" UMM, HELLO? We have a first amendment, CPD!! You are absolutely disgusting!
1643UTC ALL 1st District Units switching over to "Metro 2", position B9 on the radio. Someone needs to find out what frequency this is.
NATO Communications Command activity seems to have slowed down significantly, so coverage here will temporarily discontinue. Shortwave America will return later with more.
LIVE FROM CHOPPER 7 NATO Protesters Take Over Downown Chicago
Occupy Protesters and those in solidarity with them have taken over the entire Chicago downtown area. A huge fight broke out on the Michigan Avenue Bridge, and police then kettled protesters. One protester has been charged with Battery to a Chicago Police Sgt.
2003UTC Homeland Security Command just ORDERED Jackson and Dearbron and also Madison and State Streets closed.
2005UTC Chicago Police are now running out of batteries for the Motorola portable radios. They are running as fast as possible to get new batteries out.
2013UTC The name of the Police Official allegedly injured / battered is LT. Jack Ryan of the 007th District
Heard on MURS Channel 4 (154.570): Middle Eastern language male subject saying "Allahu Akbar" followed by other middle eastern language speaking by said subject. The transmission lasted all of 15.9 seconds. (5/17/2012) 0931UTC
Chicago Police Zone 4 at 0939UTC 5/17/2012: Operations Command says a subject is selling a large amount of Cannabis. Location and subject description omitted for safety reasons.
MURS Channel 4 (154.570) 10:00UTC 5/17/12 the middle eastern male is back on frequency in his foreign language (possibly Arabic) singing. This was followed by a Muslim religious message in English. This is NOT a recorded event, but is being held live somewhere.
Here we go!!! The appointed time and day is here for the REAL information to start coming out. The May 18th LIVE NATO Communications Coverage starts now! The daytime radio traffic will pick up probably around 7AM, but monitoring overnight as much as possible for any possible relevant traffic.
0741UTC CTA Police 472.9375 has active traffic, but appears as if it's encrypted.
1017UTC 406.700 active, but encrypted (possibly Secret Service)
1300UTC The area of 100 E. Grand is possibly being shut down due to an unattended suitcase.
1303UTC Assist the Police Officer call going on at 203 N. Lasalle
1344 UTC Chicago Police discover two large tree trunks and a load of bricks at the Chicago Museum Campus that show evidence of having been dragged there by protesters for violent intent. Chicago Park District Personnel are on the way to remove them.
1410UTC Chicago Police 1st District has many cars "down" on jobs and can't find a car to take a job. Looks like a backlog or a rap is about to start.
1412UTC The war on photography is starting up now! CPD 1st District just dispatched to Lake Shore Drive and Monroe for a car that just turned South from North LSD and the city wants them to stop taking photos.
1415UTC 18th District Bike Team just called by 1800A to meet at Broadway and Oakdale. They will meet with the 19th District Bike Team.
1417UTC Now a call to Madison and Lasalle for a square item covered by paper. Unattended box covered by paper per a CTA Supervisor.
1427UTC CPD 1st District says a green postal box not bolted to the ground that has never been there before has just been discovered, and postal police are on stand-by.
1435UTC 32 N. Dearborn has an unsecured mailbox...new mailboxes are dropping out of the air!! Everyone is on their way.
1437UTC 125 E. Monroe has a subject recording information about employees salaries and so on. Bomb dog has sniffed him down, CPD to be escorted into the building.
Just a special note to all of you following this...if things get too busy, I'll have to abandon this whole effort. There is one of me and no one to help out. If people want to make submissions, corrections, updates, etc. in the comments section, please do.
1457UTC State and Rsndolph, this is another mailbox that has appeared out of nowhere and has been painted black. All the manpower is heading there now since that is Marchall Field's (now Macy's).
Zone 4: "Does anyone know the address to the Korean Embassy"? "Yeah, squad, North Korea!" I'm ROFLMAO!!
1505UTC 9210 just came up and says there is a stranded motorist on a motorbike on Lake Shore Drive at the Southeast corner of the Buckingham Fountain. Motorist ran out of gas, and he wants the surveillance camera to watch motorist for safety reasons.
1505UTC protesters showing up EN MASSE for today's rallies starting with the Nurse's rally and 024th District is freaking out. They are at Lake Shore Drive and Breyer.
1509UTC ****HAZMAT CALL*** Michigan and Randolph - there is an 07 Dodge van and explosive dogs are picking up explosives in the van. ALL TRAFFIC BLOCKED!!! 1517UTC UPDATE - The van in this incident has a Secret Service placard in the window. Secret Service being talked to. Traffic will re-open soon if not already opened.
1545UTC ON Wacker between Michigan and Wabash, the Nurse's rally is staging with 500 or more people, marching now.
1546UTC Chicago Police stating that 75 or more people are at Jackson and Lasalle, they now confirm that there are 1000 or more in the Nurse's march.
Chicago Police are now using profiling per the following report: 430 South Racine, 4 people wearing hoodies and backpacks with faces covered boarded a train towards downtown. CTA may have called it in.
1553UTC ***LIVESTREAM LINK*** from Jackson and Lasalle with Occupie Chicago "Pie Chi"
1612UTC ***Livestream Link*** From the Nurse's Rally. (Timcast TV at UStream) be warned that this stream cuts in and out.
1628UTC 1st District on their way to Madison and Michigan to tell a small group of protesters that they can't have a sign in public that says "Thank You For The Arab Spring" UMM, HELLO? We have a first amendment, CPD!! You are absolutely disgusting!
1643UTC ALL 1st District Units switching over to "Metro 2", position B9 on the radio. Someone needs to find out what frequency this is.
NATO Communications Command activity seems to have slowed down significantly, so coverage here will temporarily discontinue. Shortwave America will return later with more.
LIVE FROM CHOPPER 7 NATO Protesters Take Over Downown Chicago
Occupy Protesters and those in solidarity with them have taken over the entire Chicago downtown area. A huge fight broke out on the Michigan Avenue Bridge, and police then kettled protesters. One protester has been charged with Battery to a Chicago Police Sgt.
2003UTC Homeland Security Command just ORDERED Jackson and Dearbron and also Madison and State Streets closed.
2005UTC Chicago Police are now running out of batteries for the Motorola portable radios. They are running as fast as possible to get new batteries out.
2013UTC The name of the Police Official allegedly injured / battered is LT. Jack Ryan of the 007th District
[URL="http://shortwaveamerica.blogspot.ca/2012/05/chicago-nato-command-and-communications.html"]
Chicago NATO Command and Communications Operations Update[/URL]
Shortwave America knew that the mainstream media was not telling Chicago residents everything, and that they were being good sheeple to appease the whims of the united States Federal Government. Chicagoans have been asking questions for months now about why the security boundaries were drawn the way they were and just how NATO is operating inside their city boundaries under the protection of a whole slew of U.S. federal protection.
Today, Shortwave America set out to get those questions answered. Today, the citizens of the world even beyond the borders of the city of Chicago know everything. Here is a PDF File from Chicago Police News Affairs regarding media access and related issues.
In the NATO Communications Guide and Live Communications Coverage post here at Shortwave America, we know which systems they are using and which other communications systems should be watched all while following NATO live from this publication.
There is now photographic evidence on hand to back up the story that is being told here. These new and yet untold details will help you follow NATO while they convene in Chicago.
Let's start with the locations of the various Command and Communications Posts:
There are multiple sites starting at Navy Pier (Command and Communications site #1). The Hollyhock is stationed there, and her transponder HAS INDEED been turned off. At Navy Pier on the secure side of the Chicago Locks operations area is the U.S. Coast Guard Command and Communications operation.
![[Image: IMG_0052.JPG]](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_0nrQjrbakk/T7W6GbEos9I/AAAAAAAAAQc/kbs1MswzWxA/s320/IMG_0052.JPG)
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Just behind this secure gate is the U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command and Communications Post[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]This U.S. NATO Command and Communications Post has VHF, UHF, EHF, SHF, and HF communications running[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Here we see the communications and surveillance system at the U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command Post which visibly includes an inverted V wire antenna for HF communications.[/TD]
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[TD]![[Image: IMG_0073.JPG]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULqw1s2BQBg/T7W79dvrmAI/AAAAAAAAASU/pPN0FHlsIqE/s320/IMG_0073.JPG)
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Here we see the opposite side of the U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command Operation[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command Post tent, assumed to be a mess tent or maybe medical ops[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Coast Guard equipment trailers for the NATO operation inside their Command Post[/TD]
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The next location (#2) is the Chicago Police Department boat house next to the Chicago Locks. In the photos below, we see the Coast Guard patrolling the locks and river side of the operation for NATO, and the Chicago Police boat house itself, along with some of the marine support vessels to include the Chicago Fire Department as always.
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NATO Command and Communications location number three is the Chicago Museum Campus itself. The greater compliment of operations are based out of the Chicago Field Museum. In the photos below, we see the U.S. Secret Service, various other government agencies and also various consulates operating at the Field Museum.
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Everything looks like a normal museum operation until you see the opposite side of the building facing Soldier Field[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]No snipers YET[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The Chicago Shedd Aquarium, part of the NATO Command and Communications operation[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]This vehicle displays a U.S. Secret Service window placard, parked outside of the Field Museum[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The U.S. Secret Service vehicle with the window placard above[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Secret Service and other government agents enter and depart during busy NATO Command and Communications operations at the Field Museum on May 17th, 2012[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Secret Service Agents briefly meeting in front of the Field Museum on May 17th, 2012. Yes, I overheard everything they said as I walked by.[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]These vehicles belong to the U.S. Secret Service, various consulates, and other government agencies. They are parked outside of the Field Museum[/TD]
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NATO Command and Communications operation number 4 is at the Burnham Harbor parking lot just across the way from Northerly Island and adjacent to the old McCormick Place. In the photos below, we see various members of the military / Homeland Security guarding the operation, meeting with superiors. We also see the greater cross section of the operation to include their communications and surveillance equipment which includes cellular and microwave frequency operation.
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Next up is aviation and ground support operations! Many Chicago residents have witnessed the U.S. Coast Guard aggressively patrolling the skies, along with military and other helicopters. Shortwave America has not only photos, but the exact details on head of state and dignitary transportation operations. Other information includes that which is already publicly available data on the Homeland Security helicopters for all of you aviation enthusiasts.
Before we get to the photos, here is how the dignitary / head of state transportation is working! The military and Homeland Security helicopters meet the honored guests at area airports. Those airports are O'Hare, Chicago Executive, Rockford, and one other airport that is unconfirmed. They then fly the guests to Northerly Island (used to be Meigs Field) at Burnham Harbor, where they are are then transported under heavily armed guard using U.S. Government buses and unmarked vans to the old McCormick Place. They are then taken into and through that building to the new McCormick Place and they are also taken DIRECTLY to the NEW McCormick Place building thus bypassing the old McCormick Place and escorted into an entrance just to the North of the public entrance. (all of this was personally observed). This can also be confirmed by way of the NATO Security Transportation Plan PDF file at the Shortwave America NATO Communications Guide and Live Communications Coverage post.
Information above explains why they drew the street closures the way they did. Get it now? Museum Campus being used for operations, Burnham Harbor being used for operations, Northerly Island being used for operations, Lake Shore Drive and Balbo is staging for Chicago Streets and Sanitation equipment, etc.
The reverse order will be taken when NATO guests leave.
Here are the photos!!
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Head of State, Dignitary, and Government employee transportation at the old McCormick Place[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Government license plate on the buses, any questions?[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Coast Guard patrol flies North and then South to 31st and Lake Shore Drive in repeat fashion[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Unidentified chopper serving on May 17th 2012 as part of aviation operations for NATO[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]United States Military Helicopter Transportation for NATO[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Close - Up of said NATO Chopper#1[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Department of Homeland Security choppers in formation heading NORTH from Burnham Harbor on May 17th, 2012[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Close-Up of Homeland Security Chopper May 17, 2012[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]WLS / ABC Chopper 7 was escorted through the flight restricted path by Homeland Security choppers pictured above[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Close - Up of Homeland Security chopper showing the variety of helos used for this operation[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]This formation went South to North and then back South to Burnham Harbor[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Homeland Security chopper with side door open heading NORTH[/TD]
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A search of the U.S. FAA Aircraft Registration System revealed the information contained in the screen shots below:
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Streets and San at Lake Shore Drive and Balbo. Lake Shore Drive is behind me in the photo.[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Opposite side of Streets and San staging at Balbo crossing lake Shore Drive, Lake Shore Drive is behind me in the photo[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Streets and San staging on Lake Shore Drive facing the lake front at Balbo[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Burnham Harbor is absolutely empty of any water vessels[/TD]
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As I started further south to see what else I might find, this reporter crossed through the Chicago Police Gold Star Families Park, the Chicago Fire Department Memorial Park, and the walk was VERY surreal because you could FEEL the tension in the air as joggers and cyclists watchfully went about their daily exercize. No one wanted to make a friendly greeting to other people, even a smile and wave were seen suspiciously. At Lakeshore Drive and 31st street, I met up with a photog from the Chicago Tribune who told me that even the Trib was having trouble identifying the aircraft and determining their operations in regard to NATO. After seeing my photos, the photog called his office and told them my findings. Let's just say it was a very short conversation.
One important observation made through this day long trek was 7 to 8 foot high steel grate fences linked together were seen almost everywhere when it came to major roadsides and overpasses. The fence sections are approximately three to four feet across.
The greater amount of Federal resource and Law Enforcement presence was observed at the various Chicago Federal Buildings. What had previously been just a few vehicles here and there were now street lengths deep and even the local side streets / alleyways near the Federal buildings were packed with Federal Protective Service / Homeland Security Police vehicles.
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Homeland Security emergency generator and lighting equipment parked outside of one of the downtown Chicago Federal buildings[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The above generator and lighting were attached to this pick-up truck[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Homeland Security Van for personnel / arrestee / equipment transport[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Chicago Police Special Operations unit Officers hold a mini-conference with Homeland Security Police on one of the many near-by alleyways mentioned earlier[/TD]
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This reporter did speak to Homeland Security Officers who state that they expect the city to absolutely erupt in never before seen violence over the weekend. The officers spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press. While speaking with the officers, it was observed that their radio transmissions are in the clear as of this time.
One other thing that is proven by this report: Taxpayers are INDEED on the hook for this NATO fiasco! All of this costs money, and it isn't coming from thin air! Hey, Rahmbo and Obummer....where are the funds coming from? WE WANT TO KNOW!!!!
Thanks to all of you for choosing Shortwave America as your up to date source for NATO 2012!
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Today, Shortwave America set out to get those questions answered. Today, the citizens of the world even beyond the borders of the city of Chicago know everything. Here is a PDF File from Chicago Police News Affairs regarding media access and related issues.
In the NATO Communications Guide and Live Communications Coverage post here at Shortwave America, we know which systems they are using and which other communications systems should be watched all while following NATO live from this publication.
There is now photographic evidence on hand to back up the story that is being told here. These new and yet untold details will help you follow NATO while they convene in Chicago.
Let's start with the locations of the various Command and Communications Posts:
There are multiple sites starting at Navy Pier (Command and Communications site #1). The Hollyhock is stationed there, and her transponder HAS INDEED been turned off. At Navy Pier on the secure side of the Chicago Locks operations area is the U.S. Coast Guard Command and Communications operation.
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Just behind this secure gate is the U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command and Communications Post[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]This U.S. NATO Command and Communications Post has VHF, UHF, EHF, SHF, and HF communications running[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Here we see the communications and surveillance system at the U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command Post which visibly includes an inverted V wire antenna for HF communications.[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Here we see the opposite side of the U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command Operation[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The U.S. Coast Guard NATO Command Post tent, assumed to be a mess tent or maybe medical ops[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Coast Guard equipment trailers for the NATO operation inside their Command Post[/TD]
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The next location (#2) is the Chicago Police Department boat house next to the Chicago Locks. In the photos below, we see the Coast Guard patrolling the locks and river side of the operation for NATO, and the Chicago Police boat house itself, along with some of the marine support vessels to include the Chicago Fire Department as always.
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NATO Command and Communications location number three is the Chicago Museum Campus itself. The greater compliment of operations are based out of the Chicago Field Museum. In the photos below, we see the U.S. Secret Service, various other government agencies and also various consulates operating at the Field Museum.
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Everything looks like a normal museum operation until you see the opposite side of the building facing Soldier Field[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The Chicago Shedd Aquarium, part of the NATO Command and Communications operation[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]This vehicle displays a U.S. Secret Service window placard, parked outside of the Field Museum[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The U.S. Secret Service vehicle with the window placard above[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Secret Service and other government agents enter and depart during busy NATO Command and Communications operations at the Field Museum on May 17th, 2012[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Secret Service Agents briefly meeting in front of the Field Museum on May 17th, 2012. Yes, I overheard everything they said as I walked by.[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]These vehicles belong to the U.S. Secret Service, various consulates, and other government agencies. They are parked outside of the Field Museum[/TD]
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NATO Command and Communications operation number 4 is at the Burnham Harbor parking lot just across the way from Northerly Island and adjacent to the old McCormick Place. In the photos below, we see various members of the military / Homeland Security guarding the operation, meeting with superiors. We also see the greater cross section of the operation to include their communications and surveillance equipment which includes cellular and microwave frequency operation.
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Next up is aviation and ground support operations! Many Chicago residents have witnessed the U.S. Coast Guard aggressively patrolling the skies, along with military and other helicopters. Shortwave America has not only photos, but the exact details on head of state and dignitary transportation operations. Other information includes that which is already publicly available data on the Homeland Security helicopters for all of you aviation enthusiasts.
Before we get to the photos, here is how the dignitary / head of state transportation is working! The military and Homeland Security helicopters meet the honored guests at area airports. Those airports are O'Hare, Chicago Executive, Rockford, and one other airport that is unconfirmed. They then fly the guests to Northerly Island (used to be Meigs Field) at Burnham Harbor, where they are are then transported under heavily armed guard using U.S. Government buses and unmarked vans to the old McCormick Place. They are then taken into and through that building to the new McCormick Place and they are also taken DIRECTLY to the NEW McCormick Place building thus bypassing the old McCormick Place and escorted into an entrance just to the North of the public entrance. (all of this was personally observed). This can also be confirmed by way of the NATO Security Transportation Plan PDF file at the Shortwave America NATO Communications Guide and Live Communications Coverage post.
Information above explains why they drew the street closures the way they did. Get it now? Museum Campus being used for operations, Burnham Harbor being used for operations, Northerly Island being used for operations, Lake Shore Drive and Balbo is staging for Chicago Streets and Sanitation equipment, etc.
The reverse order will be taken when NATO guests leave.
Here are the photos!!
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Head of State, Dignitary, and Government employee transportation at the old McCormick Place[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Government license plate on the buses, any questions?[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Coast Guard patrol flies North and then South to 31st and Lake Shore Drive in repeat fashion[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Unidentified chopper serving on May 17th 2012 as part of aviation operations for NATO[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]United States Military Helicopter Transportation for NATO[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Close - Up of said NATO Chopper#1[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]U.S. Department of Homeland Security choppers in formation heading NORTH from Burnham Harbor on May 17th, 2012[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Close-Up of Homeland Security Chopper May 17, 2012[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]WLS / ABC Chopper 7 was escorted through the flight restricted path by Homeland Security choppers pictured above[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Close - Up of Homeland Security chopper showing the variety of helos used for this operation[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]This formation went South to North and then back South to Burnham Harbor[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Homeland Security chopper with side door open heading NORTH[/TD]
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A search of the U.S. FAA Aircraft Registration System revealed the information contained in the screen shots below:
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Streets and San at Lake Shore Drive and Balbo. Lake Shore Drive is behind me in the photo.[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Opposite side of Streets and San staging at Balbo crossing lake Shore Drive, Lake Shore Drive is behind me in the photo[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Streets and San staging on Lake Shore Drive facing the lake front at Balbo[/TD]
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As I started further south to see what else I might find, this reporter crossed through the Chicago Police Gold Star Families Park, the Chicago Fire Department Memorial Park, and the walk was VERY surreal because you could FEEL the tension in the air as joggers and cyclists watchfully went about their daily exercize. No one wanted to make a friendly greeting to other people, even a smile and wave were seen suspiciously. At Lakeshore Drive and 31st street, I met up with a photog from the Chicago Tribune who told me that even the Trib was having trouble identifying the aircraft and determining their operations in regard to NATO. After seeing my photos, the photog called his office and told them my findings. Let's just say it was a very short conversation.
One important observation made through this day long trek was 7 to 8 foot high steel grate fences linked together were seen almost everywhere when it came to major roadsides and overpasses. The fence sections are approximately three to four feet across.
The greater amount of Federal resource and Law Enforcement presence was observed at the various Chicago Federal Buildings. What had previously been just a few vehicles here and there were now street lengths deep and even the local side streets / alleyways near the Federal buildings were packed with Federal Protective Service / Homeland Security Police vehicles.
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]The above generator and lighting were attached to this pick-up truck[/TD]
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[TD="class: tr-caption"]Chicago Police Special Operations unit Officers hold a mini-conference with Homeland Security Police on one of the many near-by alleyways mentioned earlier[/TD]
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This reporter did speak to Homeland Security Officers who state that they expect the city to absolutely erupt in never before seen violence over the weekend. The officers spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press. While speaking with the officers, it was observed that their radio transmissions are in the clear as of this time.
One other thing that is proven by this report: Taxpayers are INDEED on the hook for this NATO fiasco! All of this costs money, and it isn't coming from thin air! Hey, Rahmbo and Obummer....where are the funds coming from? WE WANT TO KNOW!!!!
Thanks to all of you for choosing Shortwave America as your up to date source for NATO 2012!
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