Morse Code Guide
Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots and dashes. It's a vital skill in emergency communication, especially when other methods are unavailable.
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Morse Code Reference Chart
Letter | Morse Code | HowTo: Press |
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A | .- | short, long |
B | -... | long, short, short, short |
C | -.-. | long, short, long, short |
D | -.. | long, short, short |
E | . | short |
F | ..-. | short, short, long, short |
G | --. | long, long, short |
H | .... | short, short, short, short |
I | .. | short, short |
J | .--- | short, long, long, long |
K | -.- | long, short, long |
L | .-.. | short, long, short, short |
M | -- | long, long |
N | -. | long, short |
O | --- | long, long, long |
P | .--. | short, long, long, short |
Q | --.- | long, long, short, long |
R | .-. | short, long, short |
S | ... | short, short, short |
T | - | long |
U | ..- | short, short, long |
V | ...- | short, short, short, long |
W | .-- | short, long, long |
X | -..- | long, short, short, long |
Y | -.-- | long, short, long, long |
Z | --.. | long, long, short, short |
Practical Examples
Let's say you want to signal "SOS," the international distress signal:
SOS in Morse code is: ... --- ... or short, short, short, long, long, long, short, short, short
This sequence is universally recognized and can be transmitted through light, sound, or even written symbols.
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