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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter M in Morse Code

Morse code for M is -- — 2 signals (0 dots, 2 dashes). NATO: Mike.

The letter M is one of the simplest patterns — two dashes. In international Morse code it is --: 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 M in Morse Code
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long press, then long press
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Practice: What is Letter M in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for M:

M= ?

How to Tap Letter M in Morse Code

To transmit Letter M (--), use this sequence:

— 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 M in Morse Code

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M has two humps — two dashes: − −

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter M in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter M is -- — 0 dots and 2 dashes. Transmitted as: long press, then long press.

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

To tap Letter M: 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 M (NATO: Mike). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.

Most learners memorize Letter M (--) within minutes. Practice tip: M has two humps — two dashes: − −.

Related Morse Code Characters

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