Morse Code Basics: Sending Messages in Dots and Dashes
Morse uses '·' (dit) and '—' (dah) for letters and numbers. E is the shortest '·', T is '—', and SOS is '···———···'.
Memory tricks
- Learn common letters first: E T A N S O
- Digits increase from 1 to 5 symbols
- Group practice beats rote memorization
Modern uses
Radio hobbyists, emergency communication, and as a fun cipher remain active.
💡 Use a Morse translator to see code from text, or decode text from code — learn while playing.