Standardized Amateur Radio Prepper Communications Plan 

 

About 

 

In the event of a nationwide catastrophic disaster, the nationwide network of Amateur Radio licensed preppers 

will need a set of standardized meeting frequencies to share information and coordinate activities between 

various prepper groups. This Standardized Amateur Radio Communications Plan establishes a set of 

frequencies on the 80 meter, 40 meter, 20 meter, and 2 meter Amateur Radio bands for use during these types 

of catastrophic disasters. 

 

Preppers are encouraged to monitor conventional Amateur Radio and non-Amateur Radio frequencies for 

sources of information, including: National Traffic System nets, state ARES/RACES HF nets, global Centers of 

Activity (CoA), local VHF/UHF repeaters, CB channel 19, and national simplex calling frequencies. However, 

these standardized frequencies and channels provide a place for preppers to meet and exchanges information 

relevant to those of a prepper mindset after a catastrophic disaster. 

 

Routine nets will not be held on all of these frequencies, but preppers are encouraged to use them when 

coordinating with other preppers on a routine basis. Routine nets may be conducted by The American 

Preparedness Radio Net (TAPRN) on these or other frequencies as they see fit. However, TAPRN will promote 

the use of these standardized frequencies by all Amateur Radio licensed preppers during times of catastrophic 

disaster. The promotion of this Standardized Amateur Radio Communications Plan is encouraged by all means 

within the prepper community, including via Amateur Radio, Twitter, Facebook, and various blogs. 

 

Standardized Frequencies and Modes 

 

80 Meters – 3.818 MHz LSB (TAPRN Net: Sundays at 9 PM ET) 

40 Meters – 7.242 MHz LSB 

40 Meters Morse Code / Digital – 7.073 MHz USB 

20 Meters – 14.242 MHz USB 

20 Meters Morse Code / Digital – 14.073 MHz USB