Letters · ITU International Morse Code
Morse code for A is .- — 2 signals (1 dot, 1 dash). NATO: Alpha.
The letter A is one of the most frequently used letters in the English language. In international Morse code it is .-: short tap, then long press.
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Select the correct Morse code for A:
To transmit Letter A (.-), use this sequence:
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
Think of an ANT — short body (dot), long antenna (dash): · −
The Morse code for Letter A is .- — 1 dot and 1 dash. Transmitted as: short tap, then long press.
To write Letter A in Morse code use .-. A dot is a short signal and a dash is 3 times longer.
To tap Letter A: short tap, then long press. Follow ITU timing: dot=1 unit, dash=3 units, gap between signals=1 unit, gap between letters=3 units.
In international Morse code, .- stands for the letter A (NATO: Alpha). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.
Most learners memorize Letter A (.-) within minutes. Practice tip: Think of an ANT — short body (dot), long antenna (dash): · −.
Characters with similar Morse patterns: