What number will a ship station use to identify itself using SITOR?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Five digit SELCALL or 9 digit SELCALL number identical to MMSI.
SITOR radio equipment utilizes either traditional five-digit selective calling numbers or the modern nine-digit MMSI format for station identification during direct-printing telegraphy sessions, complying with ITU maritime mobile service protocols.
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