Letters · ITU International Morse Code
Morse code for Q is --.- — 4 signals (1 dot, 3 dashes). NATO: Quebec.
The letter Q is an important character in Morse code. In international Morse code it is --.-: long press, then long press, then short tap, then long press.
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Select the correct Morse code for Q:
To transmit Letter Q (--.-), use this sequence:
| Speed | Dot | Dash | Letter gap | Word gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 wpm | 240ms | 720ms | 720ms | 1680ms |
| 10 wpm | 120ms | 360ms | 360ms | 840ms |
| 20 wpm | 60ms | 180ms | 180ms | 420ms |
The Queen goes dash-dash-dot-dash: − − · −
The Morse code for Letter Q is --.- — 1 dot and 3 dashes. Transmitted as: long press, then long press, then short tap, then long press.
To write Letter Q in Morse code use --.-. A dot is a short signal and a dash is 3 times longer.
To tap Letter Q: long press, then long press, then short tap, 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 Q (NATO: Quebec). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.
Most learners memorize Letter Q (--.-) within minutes. Practice tip: The Queen goes dash-dash-dot-dash: − − · −.
Characters with similar Morse patterns: