Morse Code Translator
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.... . .-.. .-.. --- / .-- --- .-. .-.. -..
Morse Code Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morse code?
Dots and dashes representing letters/numbers. Invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s for telegraphs.
What is SOS in Morse?
... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots). The international distress signal.
Is Morse still used?
Yes, in aviation, amateur radio, assistive technology, and military communications.
How do you separate letters and words in Morse code?
Letters are separated by a gap equal to 3 dot lengths. Words are separated by a gap equal to 7 dot lengths. Within a letter, dots and dashes are separated by 1 dot length.
Is Morse code still used in modern communication?
Yes. Aviation uses Morse for navigation beacon identification. Amateur radio operators use it for long-range communication. The military uses it as a backup. Morse is also used in accessibility devices.
About Morse Code
Morse code is a method of encoding text using sequences of dots (.) and dashes (-). Developed by Samuel Morse in the 1830s, it was originally used for telegraph communication.
Timing: A dash is three times longer than a dot. The space between parts of the same letter is one dot length. The space between letters is three dot lengths. The space between words is seven dot lengths.
SOS: The famous distress signal is ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots).