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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter P in Morse Code

Morse code for P is .--. — 4 signals (2 dots, 2 dashes). NATO: Papa.

The letter P is an important character in Morse code. In international Morse code it is .--.: short tap, then long press, 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 P in Morse Code
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short tap, then long press, then long press, then short tap
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Practice: What is Letter P in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for P:

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How to Tap Letter P in Morse Code

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

· DotShort press
— DashLong 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 P in Morse Code

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P has a bump in the MIDDLE: · − − ·

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter P in Morse Code

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

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

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

Most learners memorize Letter P (.--.) within minutes. Practice tip: P has a bump in the MIDDLE: · − − ·.

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