What action is appropriate if another station is speaking over your call?

When another station is speaking over your call, waiting for a clear channel is indeed the appropriate action. This practice is rooted in maritime communication protocols and ensures that all operators can communicate effectively and without interference.

Maintaining good operating practices requires respect for the frequency and other users' transmissions. If you continue to transmit while someone is already speaking, it creates confusion and could lead to important messages being missed or misunderstood. By pausing and waiting for the frequency to be clear, you adhere to courteous communication practices, allowing for a more organized and efficient exchange of information.

In this context, options that involve increasing power output or continuing to transmit are not suitable since they contribute to interference and do not resolve the problem of a congested channel. Changing frequencies might be necessary in some cases but is not always the most effective solution, especially if the current channel will soon become available. Therefore, waiting for a clear channel demonstrates the importance of patience and respect in maritime radio operations.