What Is the AS Prosign in Morse Code?
AS is the prosign for wait / stand by. The letters A and S are sent run-together as one 5-signal symbol with no inter-letter gap.
When you search for “as prosign in morse code”, “morse code for as prosign”, or “AS in morse code”, the answer is the same ITU-standard pattern: .-.... Other common names for this prosign include wait, stand by, ampersand substitute.
When to Use the AS Prosign
Use AS when you need a brief pause during a contact — you’re writing something down, checking a frequency, or otherwise need the other operator to hold for a few seconds before continuing.
Practice: What Is the Morse Code for the AS Prosign?
Select the correct Morse code for the as prosign (AS):
How to Tap the AS Prosign in Morse Code
To transmit the as prosign (.-...), use this sequence:
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
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 17 wpm (this page) | 70ms | 210ms | 210ms | 490ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
How to Remember the AS Prosign in Morse Code
“Almost Set” — A (·−) followed by S (···) glued together: a quick ‘hold on’ tap pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions — AS Prosign in Morse Code
The as prosign (AS) in Morse code is .-... (4 dots, 1 dash). It’s the standard ITU code used worldwide.
The Morse code for the as prosign is .-.... Tap the sequence as: dot, dash, dot, dot, dot, with a one-unit gap between each signal.
To send the as prosign: short tap, then long press, then short tap, then short tap, then short tap. Keep one unit of silence between each signal and three units between this character and the next.
The as prosign uses 5 signals total: 4 dots and 1 dash.
Use AS when you need a brief pause during a contact — you’re writing something down, checking a frequency, or otherwise need the other operator to hold for a few seconds before continuing.
Yes — .-... is defined by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Recommendation M.1677 and is used worldwide for the as prosign.
Related Morse Code Prosigns
Other prosigns commonly used alongside the as prosign: