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Forward Slash in Morse Code

Morse code for / is -..-. — 5 signals (3 dots, 2 dashes).

The Forward Slash (/) in international Morse code is -..-. — 5 signals total. Punctuation codes are part of the full ITU Morse standard.

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Forward Slash in Morse Code
-..-.
long press, then short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap
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Practice: What is Forward Slash in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for /:

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How to Tap Forward Slash in Morse Code

To transmit Forward Slash (-..-.), use this sequence:

— DashLong press
· DotShort press
· DotShort 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 Forward Slash in Morse Code

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Repeat the pattern aloud: -..-. — until it becomes muscle memory.

-..-.

Frequently Asked Questions — Forward Slash in Morse Code

The Morse code for Forward Slash (/) is -..-. — 5 signals total (3 dots, 2 dashes).

To send a Forward Slash: long press, then short tap, then short tap, then long press, then short tap. Punctuation in Morse code uses 5-6 signals.

Yes. Punctuation like the Forward Slash (-..-.) is part of the ITU standard. However, amateur radio CW operators often use prosigns and abbreviations.

The most common emergency punctuation is SOS and the slash (/) for separating callsigns. The Forward Slash appears mainly in formal radiogram traffic.

Forward Slash uses 5 signals: -..-.. Letters use 1-4, numbers always use 5.

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