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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter O in Morse Code

Morse code for O is --- — 3 signals (0 dots, 3 dashes). NATO: Oscar.

The letter O is forms the other half of SOS (−−−). In international Morse code it is ---: 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 O in Morse Code
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Practice: What is Letter O in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for O:

O= ?

How to Tap Letter O in Morse Code

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

— 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 O in Morse Code

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O is round and long — three dashes: − − −

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter O in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter O is --- — 0 dots and 3 dashes. Transmitted as: long press, then long press, then long press.

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

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

Most learners memorize Letter O (---) within minutes. Practice tip: O is round and long — three dashes: − − −.

Related Morse Code Characters

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