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Symbols · ITU International Morse Code

Exclamation Mark in Morse Code

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

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

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

Select the correct Morse code for !:

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How to Tap Exclamation Mark in Morse Code

To transmit Exclamation Mark (-.-.--), use this sequence:

— DashLong press
· DotShort press
— DashLong press
· DotShort press
— DashLong 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 Exclamation Mark in Morse Code

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Exclamation Mark in Morse Code

The Morse code for Exclamation Mark (!) is -.-.-- — 6 signals total (2 dots, 4 dashes).

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

Yes. Punctuation like the Exclamation Mark (-.-.--) 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 Exclamation Mark appears mainly in formal radiogram traffic.

Exclamation Mark uses 6 signals: -.-.--. Letters use 1-4, numbers always use 5.

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