Letters · ITU International Morse Code
Morse code for X is -..- — 4 signals (2 dots, 2 dashes). NATO: X-ray.
The letter X is an important character in Morse code. In international Morse code it is -..-: long press, then short tap, then short tap, then long press.
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Select the correct Morse code for X:
To transmit Letter X (-..-), 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 |
X marks the spot: − · · −
The Morse code for Letter X is -..- — 2 dots and 2 dashes. Transmitted as: long press, then short tap, then short tap, then long press.
To write Letter X in Morse code use -..-. A dot is a short signal and a dash is 3 times longer.
To tap Letter X: long press, then 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 X (NATO: X-ray). This is part of the ITU standard alphabet.
Most learners memorize Letter X (-..-) within minutes. Practice tip: X marks the spot: − · · −.
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