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Morse Code Converter — Text to Morse & Back

Morse Code Encoding

Morse code represents letters and numbers as sequences of short (dot) and long (dash) signals. Invented for telegraph communication, it remains used in amateur radio, emergency signaling, and accessibility applications.

The Morse Alphabet

Each letter has a unique pattern of dots and dashes. 'E' is a single dot (.), 'T' is a single dash (-), 'A' is dot-dash (.-), and 'S' is three dots (...). The famous SOS distress signal is ... --- ... (three dots, three dashes, three dots).

Timing and Spacing

Proper Morse timing uses specific ratios. A dash is three times the length of a dot. The space between parts of a letter equals one dot length. Between letters, three dot lengths. Between words, seven dot lengths.

Audio Playback

Our tool can play Morse code as audio tones. Adjust the speed (words per minute) and frequency to practice listening or create audio messages. Standard amateur radio speeds range from 5-40 WPM.

Modern Uses

While superseded by digital communication, Morse code remains valuable: ham radio operators use it for weak-signal communication, accessibility features use it for input, and it's taught as a backup communication method.


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