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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter S in Morse Code

Morse code for S is ... — 3 signals (3 dots, 0 dashes). NATO: Sierra.

The letter S is forms half of the SOS distress signal (···). In international Morse code it is ...: short tap, then short tap, 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 S in Morse Code
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short tap, then short tap, then short tap
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Practice: What is Letter S in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for S:

S= ?

How to Tap Letter S in Morse Code

To transmit Letter S (...), use this sequence:

· DotShort press
· DotShort 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 S in Morse Code

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S has three lines → three dots: · · ·

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NATO Phonetic: When using voice radio, Letter S is spoken as Sierra. On Morse code radio it is sent as ....

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter S in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter S is ... — 3 dots and 0 dashes. Transmitted as: short tap, then short tap, then short tap.

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

To tap Letter S: short tap, then short tap, 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 S (NATO: Sierra). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.

Most learners memorize Letter S (...) within minutes. Practice tip: S has three lines → three dots: · · ·.

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