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Letter F in Morse Code

Morse code for F is ..-. — 4 signals (3 dots, 1 dash). NATO: Foxtrot.

The letter F is an important character in Morse code. In international Morse code it is ..-.: short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap.

Whether you're learning for ham radio, aviation, survival, or personal interest — this page covers audio playback, visual display, timing guide, memory tip, and an interactive practice quiz.

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

Select the correct Morse code for F:

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How to Tap Letter F in Morse Code

To transmit Letter F (..-.), use this sequence:

· DotShort press
· DotShort press
— DashLong 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 Letter F in Morse Code

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FOUR dots with a dash 3rd: · · − ·

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NATO Phonetic: When using voice radio, Letter F is spoken as Foxtrot. On Morse code radio it is sent as ..-..

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter F in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter F is ..-. — 3 dots and 1 dash. Transmitted as: short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap.

To write Letter F in Morse code use ..-.. A dot is a short signal and a dash is 3 times longer.

To tap Letter F: short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap. Follow ITU timing: dot=1 unit, dash=3 units, gap between signals=1 unit, gap between letters=3 units.

In international Morse code, ..-. stands for the letter F (NATO: Foxtrot). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.

Most learners memorize Letter F (..-.) within minutes. Practice tip: FOUR dots with a dash 3rd: · · − ·.

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