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Symbols · ITU International Morse Code

Close Parenthesis in Morse Code

Morse code for ) is -.--.- — 6 signals (2 dots, 4 dashes).

The Close Parenthesis ()) in international Morse code is -.--.- — 6 signals total. Punctuation codes are part of the full ITU Morse standard.

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

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How to Tap Close Parenthesis in Morse Code

To transmit Close Parenthesis (-.--.-), use this sequence:

— DashLong press
· DotShort press
— DashLong press
— DashLong press
· DotShort press
— DashLong 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 Close Parenthesis in Morse Code

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Close Parenthesis in Morse Code

The Morse code for Close Parenthesis ()) is -.--.- — 6 signals total (2 dots, 4 dashes).

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

Yes. Punctuation like the Close Parenthesis (-.--.-) 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 Close Parenthesis appears mainly in formal radiogram traffic.

Close Parenthesis uses 6 signals: -.--.-. Letters use 1-4, numbers always use 5.

Related Morse Code Characters

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