*Question T2A09:
Which of the following indicates that a station is listening on a repeater and looking for a contact?*  

*Correct Answer is  B: The station’s call sign followed by the word “monitoring”*  

### AI Response: (may contain errors)  

The correct answer to the question is:

**B: The station’s call sign followed by the word “monitoring.”**

### Explanation of the Correct Answer:
- When a station is listening on a repeater and looking for a contact, it typically identifies itself by stating its call sign followed by the word "monitoring." This indicates to other operators that the station is actively listening for any incoming calls and is ready to respond.

### Why the Other Choices are Incorrect:
- **A: “CQ CQ” followed by the repeater’s call sign**
  - "CQ" is a general call to all operators, but it is not specific to monitoring a repeater. It does not indicate that the station is specifically listening for contacts on that repeater.

- **C: The repeater call sign followed by the station’s call sign**
  - This format is used to identify the repeater first, which is not a standard way to indicate that a station is listening. It does not convey that the station is actively monitoring for contacts.

- **D: “QSY” followed by your call sign**
  - "QSY" is a Q-code that means to change frequency. This does not indicate that the station is listening on the current frequency; rather, it suggests that the operator intends to move to a different frequency.

### Summary:
- The phrase "monitoring" clearly communicates that the station is listening for contacts, making option B the correct choice. The other options either do not convey the same intent or refer to different actions. 

This understanding is crucial for effective communication in amateur radio, especially when using repeaters.