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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter J in Morse Code

Morse code for J is .--- — 4 signals (1 dot, 3 dashes). NATO: Juliet.

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

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

Select the correct Morse code for J:

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How to Tap Letter J in Morse Code

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

· DotShort press
— DashLong 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 Letter J in Morse Code

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J is mostly a JUMP (three dashes) with a small dot start: · − − −

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter J in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter J is .--- — 1 dot and 3 dashes. Transmitted as: short tap, then long press, then long press, then long press.

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

To tap Letter J: short tap, then long press, then long press, then long press. 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 J (NATO: Juliet). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.

Most learners memorize Letter J (.---) within minutes. Practice tip: J is mostly a JUMP (three dashes) with a small dot start: · − − −.

Related Morse Code Characters

Characters with similar Morse patterns:

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