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Symbols · ITU International Morse Code

Ampersand in Morse Code

Morse code for & is .-... — 5 signals (4 dots, 1 dash).

The Ampersand (&) in international Morse code is .-... — 5 signals total. Punctuation codes are part of the full ITU Morse standard.

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Ampersand in Morse Code
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short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap, then short tap
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Practice: What is Ampersand in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for &:

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How to Tap Ampersand in Morse Code

To transmit Ampersand (.-...), use this sequence:

· DotShort press
— DashLong press
· DotShort press
· DotShort press
· DotShort press

ITU Timing Rules

  • Dot (·) = 1 unit
  • Dash (−) = 3 units (3× longer)
  • Signal gap = 1 unit
  • Letter gap = 3 units
  • Word gap = 7 units

Timing Reference Table

SpeedDotDashLetter gapWord gap
5 wpm240ms720ms720ms1680ms
10 wpm120ms360ms360ms840ms
20 wpm60ms180ms180ms420ms

How to Remember Ampersand in Morse Code

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Repeat the pattern aloud: .-... — until it becomes muscle memory.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ampersand in Morse Code

The Morse code for Ampersand (&) is .-... — 5 signals total (4 dots, 1 dashes).

To send a Ampersand: short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap, then short tap. Punctuation in Morse code uses 5-6 signals.

Yes. Punctuation like the Ampersand (.-...) is part of the ITU standard. However, amateur radio CW operators often use prosigns and abbreviations.

The most common emergency punctuation is SOS and the slash (/) for separating callsigns. The Ampersand appears mainly in formal radiogram traffic.

Ampersand uses 5 signals: .-.... Letters use 1-4, numbers always use 5.

Related Morse Code Characters

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