If you know that the vessel you are about to call on the VHF radio maintains a radio watch on both the working and the calling frequencies, which frequency should you call on?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Working frequency

Marine radio operating procedures mandate that if a station is known to maintain a continuous watch on both calling and working frequencies, callers should initiate contact directly on the working frequency to keep calling frequencies clear of routine traffic.

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