The Alaska-Pacific Net... 
...is one of the oldest emergency traffic handling nets
on amateur radio. The net originated in 1964 during the aftermath of the great
Alaska earthquake known as the Good Friday Earthquake.
The net meets on 14.292 MHz in the 20 meter ham band, Monday-Friday at 0830
Alaska time (1730
Zulu). Please use the links located throughout these pages to find
out more about this important and friendly group of hams.
The
"AP Net" originated as a result of the
Good Friday earthquake
that struck Alaska in 1964 when all normal means of communication were wiped
out, and ham operators provided a vital link to the rest of the world during
that time. Why the frequency of 14.292 was chosen is not exactly known;
however, after the quake the frequency became a gathering place for Alaskan hams
to meet with other operators in the Lower 48. This frequency became "the
place" to get traffic passed to Alaska. The group of hams meeting on the
frequency in the mornings grew so large it was decided a roll call was
warranted.
The
Alaska Department of
Emergency Services, recognizing the importance of the service provided by
Alaskan hams during an emergency, gave support to the group by printing and
mailing the monthly rosters.
The
Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management still provides
support to the net with this important service. Over the years the net has
grown tremendously and now boasts over 100 members, with an average of 60
check-ins each morning. It is still the first choice for Lower 48 stations
to get traffic passed into Alaska. Fortunately, there have been no major
disasters in Alaska in recent years, but when the need arises again, the
Alaska‑Pacific Emergency Preparedness Net will be there
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