How should the letter "W" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — WISS KEY
The standard ITU phonetic alphabet designates 'WISS KEY' as the correct spoken pronunciation for the letter 'W'. Proper utilization prevents misinterpretation of critical navigational coordinates, vessel identifiers, and meteorological data transmitted over marine radios.
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