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T2A06
What is an effective way to seek a call from any phone station when not using a repeater?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: D. Repeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” and your call sign, then pause to listen; repeat as necessary
Off a repeater, the usual way to look for any contact is to say "CQ" a few times, then "this is" and your call sign, and pause to listen. Repeat as needed. Sending an unmodulated carrier or using "QTC" are not the accepted way to call.
Tip: CQ, CQ, CQ, this is [your call], then listen.