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Symbols · ITU International Morse Code

Equals Sign in Morse Code

Morse code for = is -...- — 5 signals (3 dots, 2 dashes).

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

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

Select the correct Morse code for =:

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How to Tap Equals Sign in Morse Code

To transmit Equals Sign (-...-), use this sequence:

— DashLong press
· DotShort press
· DotShort 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 Equals Sign in Morse Code

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Equals Sign in Morse Code

The Morse code for Equals Sign (=) is -...- — 5 signals total (3 dots, 2 dashes).

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

Yes. Punctuation like the Equals Sign (-...-) 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 Equals Sign appears mainly in formal radiogram traffic.

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

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