| What is the best procedure for calling another ship station using HF radiotelephone when the signals are weak but readable? |
| A) On a properly selected ITU channel, give the call sign of the ship being called three times using the ICAO alphabet, then "this is" followed by the call sign of the ship initiating the call three times, using the ICAO alphabet, and ending with "over." |
| B) Give the name of the ship being called three times, and the words "this is" followed by the name of the ship initiating the call three times, and ending with "over." |
| C) Instruct the nearest public correspondence station to add the desired ship's call sign to the station's traffic list. |
| D) Notify the local vessel traffic service control station of your intention to contact a specific vessel, and request the VTS operator place the call on channel 22A. |
