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
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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