You're thinking of 5167.5 KHz USB, the Alaska Emergency Frequency. I'm not sure who is monitoring it, per se, but it's definitely not in the standard amateur bands. Most newer ham HF rigs have this frequency because of the whole "rendering assistance in an emergency" aspect. 73 -Matt KG4MYD
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