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Letter U in Morse Code

Morse code for U is ..- — 3 signals (2 dots, 1 dash). NATO: Uniform.

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

Select the correct Morse code for U:

U= ?

How to Tap Letter U in Morse Code

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

· DotShort press
· DotShort press
— 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 U in Morse Code

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U has a curved bottom: · · −

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Letter U in Morse Code

The Morse code for Letter U is ..- — 2 dots and 1 dash. Transmitted as: short tap, then short tap, then long press.

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

To tap Letter U: short tap, 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 U (NATO: Uniform). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.

Most learners memorize Letter U (..-) within minutes. Practice tip: U has a curved bottom: · · −.

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