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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter N in Morse Code

Morse code for N is -. — 2 signals (1 dot, 1 dash). NATO: November.

The letter N is the mirror image of A (dash-dot vs dot-dash). In international Morse code it is -.: 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 N in Morse Code
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long press, then short tap
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Practice: What is Letter N in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for N:

N= ?

How to Tap Letter N in Morse Code

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

— 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 N in Morse Code

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N has one hump — dash then dot: − ·

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter N in Morse Code

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

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

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

Most learners memorize Letter N (-.) within minutes. Practice tip: N has one hump — dash then dot: − ·.

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