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Letters · ITU International Morse Code

Letter T in Morse Code

Morse code for T is - — 1 signal (0 dots, 1 dash). NATO: Tango.

The letter T is the second most common letter — a single dash. In international Morse code it is -: 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 T in Morse Code
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Practice: What is Letter T in Morse Code?

Select the correct Morse code for T:

T= ?

How to Tap Letter T in Morse Code

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

— 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 T in Morse Code

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T is the second most common — just one dash: −

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter T in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter T is - — 0 dots and 1 dash. Transmitted as: long press.

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

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

Most learners memorize Letter T (-) within minutes. Practice tip: T is the second most common — just one dash: −.

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