On what frequency should a ship station normally call a coast station when using a radiotelephony emission?

On what frequency should a ship station normally call a coast station when using a radiotelephony emission?

• A. Calls should be initiated on the appropriate ship-to-shore working frequency of the coast station
• B. Calls should be initiated on Channel 16
• C. Calls should be initiated on Channel 13
• D. Calls should be initiated on Channel 70

Answer: (A)

When calling a coast station by radiotelephone, you start on the coast station’s own ship-to-shore working frequency. Each coast station monitors specific frequencies for initial ship calls, so using that frequency ensures your transmission is heard by the intended station and you won’t miss the reply or cause unnecessary congestion on other channels. After the coast station responds, you can switch to a suitable channel for the ongoing conversation if instructed. Channel 16 is a general hailing/distress channel and isn’t the standard starting point for contacting a specific coast station; channels like 13 or 70 have different, non-call-use roles, so they aren’t the correct choice for initiating contact.

When calling a coast station by radiotelephone, you start on the coast station’s own ship-to-shore working frequency. Each coast station monitors specific frequencies for initial ship calls, so using that frequency ensures your transmission is heard by the intended station and you won’t miss the reply or cause unnecessary congestion on other channels. After the coast station responds, you can switch to a suitable channel for the ongoing conversation if instructed. Channel 16 is a general hailing/distress channel and isn’t the standard starting point for contacting a specific coast station; channels like 13 or 70 have different, non-call-use roles, so they aren’t the correct choice for initiating contact.